tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526508519970037980.post3418091414863288002..comments2023-08-03T06:31:44.234-06:00Comments on Chronicles of a Lifetime Dieter: First visit with my PCPYoungladyloohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13407406603056605569noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526508519970037980.post-41267602983374073822011-07-14T13:35:18.794-06:002011-07-14T13:35:18.794-06:00I had my band in Mexico and I couldn't have be...I had my band in Mexico and I couldn't have been happier with my doctor and the hospital. It took me forever to find a doctor here in FL who would provide my after-care with fills. He was the only one who didn't think I was a wack job for going to MX for my band! It turned out that my FL Dr. knew who my MX doctor was and he attended a few seminars led by my MX doctor when he first started doing band surgery. I decided to bite the bullet and pay a few thousand dollars more to my FL Dr. when I decided to go with the sleeve. I am happy with my decision but I am still an advocate of going to MX for surgery!Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612121609893900847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526508519970037980.post-10224525464283201112011-07-14T11:00:31.812-06:002011-07-14T11:00:31.812-06:00We flew in on Tuesday, went for surgery Wednesday ...We flew in on Tuesday, went for surgery Wednesday and flew home Sunday night. Once my drain was removed on the Friday, I was TONS better. We actually spent the day on Saturday driving around California in a rented convertible. I was sore afterwards though from the vibration. Bring a pillow to clutch to your tummy and don't be afraid to milk the surgery for all its worth with the airlines if you're flying. Get the seatbelt extender (its the last time you'll ever use it anyway!) get a wheelchair! They give you extra service including front line service through security! and for our case... even customs!<br /><br />Definitely get some liquid codeine or even small painkillers (Toradol perhaps) that you can chew up if the pain becomes an issue for you while travelling. Just remember the liquids rule if you're going on a plane!Youngladyloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407406603056605569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526508519970037980.post-55048781439362107052011-07-14T06:13:33.368-06:002011-07-14T06:13:33.368-06:00Thanks for letting me know how little you could ge...Thanks for letting me know how little you could get down over a few days span. What was your surgery travel timeline like? My surgery is on Monday and I fly home Thursday morning early. I hope I feel okay by then. I don't expect to feel great, but what do you think?Lee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347541178777323818noreply@blogger.com