getting anxious

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Hello, my 61/2 month year old son will get his band early next week.

ANy suggestions on transitioning him to wear it? And sleeping with it

on? Any advice/suggestions would help!

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Hi ,

I did Atkins and I started about 3 weeks before I went. I think different people start the diet at different times. I just had time to start it and so I did.

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 10:37:10 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth@... writes:

On a side note, what did you all do for a pre-op diet before surgery? And when did you start it?

From: "SuzanneSHaol" <SuzanneSHaol> Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 9:43:15 AMSubject: Re: Getting anxious

Hey ,

Sounds good, but how about something that has something to do with the area or State you are from. NO candy! Well, at least I wouldn't do candy--that is just me.

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 9:38:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, foxycruiser writes:

How about gifts for the staff? Don't laugh-maybe a box of See's candy?

From: Kloth <knkloth (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious @groups. comDate: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 9:11 AM

Thanks so much Suzanne - that is a lot of useful information, I think I'll print it out so I have it ready when I start to get my stuff together. I just heard back from too on some of my questions so that puts my mind at ease as well.

From: "SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com" <SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com> @groups. comSent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:14:34 AMSubject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious

Hi ,

I worked with Nina and she was great in always getting back to me right away. This is her E-mail nina_eguia (DOT) com try asking her your questions.

Lets see if I can remember what are important things to bring with you.

1. Gas-X because you will has gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have on the plane ride home too. I bought a box of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth tastes good and is easy to take--no water required.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital or slept in. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too. Sweat Pants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because if felt good in my stomach area and also my feet were cold and I could use it for my cold feet.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital ( I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take a lot of room in my suitcase.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going) when you get off the plane. I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family.

7. Be aware if you use your cell phone down there they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali, I think they said Cricket was the only carrier that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone with me, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

8. I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have in the hospital bed and on the plane ride home. What I did was put my laptop in my suitcase on the way home. And on the way down there when I could deal with a suitcase and a laptop, I had my pillow in my suitcase.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $20.00 to $25.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping. I tipped Ernesto $20.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night and tipped there too. I would suggest that you take enough money to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. Their is a pharmacy about 1/2 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is. The Nexium that they suggest you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less in Mexico than here in the US.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave it home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of you in the before stage and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting here anything you want to say. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing.

Cheers!

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 5:13:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth (DOT) com writes:

Hi - I am scheduled to leave for Mexico on January 23rd for sleeve surgery. I know I have read on here several times what I should bring with me and such, but now I am getting close and could use a refresher. Could someone give me some ideas on what to bring along?Also, all of my communication has been with Olmos to set up the surgery. I have sent her a couple emails recently and haven't heard back (it's been a couple weeks), is there someone else I can email with a couple of questions? It would put my mind at ease.Thanks!

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How about gifts for the staff? Don't laugh-maybe a box of See's candy?

From: Kloth <knkloth@...>Subject: Re: Getting anxious Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 9:11 AM

Thanks so much Suzanne - that is a lot of useful information, I think I'll print it out so I have it ready when I start to get my stuff together. I just heard back from too on some of my questions so that puts my mind at ease as well.

From: "SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com" <SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com> @groups. comSent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:14:34 AMSubject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious

Hi ,

I worked with Nina and she was great in always getting back to me right away. This is her E-mail nina_eguia (DOT) com try asking her your questions.

Lets see if I can remember what are important things to bring with you.

1. Gas-X because you will has gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have on the plane ride home too. I bought a box of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth tastes good and is easy to take--no water required.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital or slept in. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too. Sweat Pants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because if felt good in my stomach area and also my feet were cold and I could use it for my cold feet.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital ( I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take a lot of room in my suitcase.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going) when you get off the plane. I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family.

7. Be aware if you use your cell phone down there they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali, I think they said Cricket was the only carrier that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone with me, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

8. I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have in the hospital bed and on the plane ride home. What I did was put my laptop in my suitcase on the way home. And on the way down there when I could deal with a suitcase and a laptop, I had my pillow in my suitcase.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $20.00 to $25.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping. I tipped Ernesto $20.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night and tipped there too. I would suggest that you take enough money to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. Their is a pharmacy about 1/2 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is. The Nexium that they suggest you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less in Mexico than here in the US.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave it home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of you in the before stage and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting here anything you want to say. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing.

Cheers!

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 5:13:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth (DOT) com writes:

Hi - I am scheduled to leave for Mexico on January 23rd for sleeve surgery. I know I have read on here several times what I should bring with me and such, but now I am getting close and could use a refresher. Could someone give me some ideas on what to bring along?Also, all of my communication has been with Olmos to set up the surgery. I have sent her a couple emails recently and haven't heard back (it's been a couple weeks), is there someone else I can email with a couple of questions? It would put my mind at ease.Thanks!

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On a side note, what did you all do for a pre-op diet before surgery? And when did you start it?

From: "SuzanneSH@..." <SuzanneSH@...> Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 9:43:15 AMSubject: Re: Getting anxious

Hey ,

Sounds good, but how about something that has something to do with the area or State you are from. NO candy! Well, at least I wouldn't do candy--that is just me.

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 9:38:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, foxycruiser writes:

How about gifts for the staff? Don't laugh-maybe a box of See's candy?

From: Kloth <knkloth (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious @groups. comDate: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 9:11 AM

Thanks so much Suzanne - that is a lot of useful information, I think I'll print it out so I have it ready when I start to get my stuff together. I just heard back from too on some of my questions so that puts my mind at ease as well.

From: "SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com" <SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com> @groups. comSent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:14:34 AMSubject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious

Hi ,

I worked with Nina and she was great in always getting back to me right away. This is her E-mail nina_eguia (DOT) com try asking her your questions.

Lets see if I can remember what are important things to bring with you.

1. Gas-X because you will has gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have on the plane ride home too. I bought a box of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth tastes good and is easy to take--no water required.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital or slept in. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too. Sweat Pants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because if felt good in my stomach area and also my feet were cold and I could use it for my cold feet.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital ( I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take a lot of room in my suitcase.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going) when you get off the plane. I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family.

7. Be aware if you use your cell phone down there they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali, I think they said Cricket was the only carrier that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone with me, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

8. I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have in the hospital bed and on the plane ride home. What I did was put my laptop in my suitcase on the way home. And on the way down there when I could deal with a suitcase and a laptop, I had my pillow in my suitcase.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $20.00 to $25.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping. I tipped Ernesto $20.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night and tipped there too. I would suggest that you take enough money to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. Their is a pharmacy about 1/2 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is. The Nexium that they suggest you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less in Mexico than here in the US.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave it home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of you in the before stage and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting here anything you want to say. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing.

Cheers!

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 5:13:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth (DOT) com writes:

Hi - I am scheduled to leave for Mexico on January 23rd for sleeve surgery. I know I have read on here several times what I should bring with me and such, but now I am getting close and could use a refresher. Could someone give me some ideas on what to bring along?Also, all of my communication has been with Olmos to set up the surgery. I have sent her a couple emails recently and haven't heard back (it's been a couple weeks), is there someone else I can email with a couple of questions? It would put my mind at ease.Thanks!

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This is what I compiled from reading everyone's advice before I went. I didn't end up taking it all but it gave a guide.

Joyce

¢¢ Gas-X Strips

¢¢ Liquid Tylenol

¢¢ Prescription medication in original containers

¢¢ Robe and pajamas

¢¢ Slippers/socks

¢¢ Loose clothing & slip on shoes for trip home

¢¢ Toothpaste and toothbrush

¢¢ Deodorant

¢¢ Shampoo and conditioner

¢¢ Hair Dryer

¢¢ Chapstick

¢¢ Brush

¢¢ Pillow

¢¢ Heating pad

¢¢ Blanket in car

¢¢ Book - magazines - crossword puzzles - cards

¢¢ Cell phone

¢¢ Bra with no underwires and undies

¢¢ Crystal Light single packets

¢¢ Bullion cubes

¢¢ Bottled Water

¢¢ Laptop w/movies

¢¢ MP3

¢¢ Camera

¢¢ Snacks for husband (nothing smelly)

On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Kloth <knkloth@...> wrote:

Thanks so much Suzanne - that is a lot of useful information, I think I'll print it out so I have it ready when I start to get my stuff together. I just heard back from too on some of my questions so that puts my mind at ease as well.

From: " SuzanneSH@... " <SuzanneSH@...>

Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:14:34 AM

Subject: Re: Getting anxious

Hi ,

I worked with Nina and she was great in always getting back to me right away. This is her E-mail nina_eguia (DOT) com try asking her your questions.

Lets see if I can remember what are important things to bring with you.

1. Gas-X because you will has gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have on the plane ride home too. I bought a box of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth tastes good and is easy to take--no water required.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital or slept in. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too. Sweat Pants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because if felt good in my stomach area and also my feet were cold and I could use it for my cold feet.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital ( I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take a lot of room in my suitcase.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going) when you get off the plane. I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family.

7. Be aware if you use your cell phone down there they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali, I think they said Cricket was the only carrier that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone with me, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

8. I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have in the hospital bed and on the plane ride home. What I did was put my laptop in my suitcase on the way home. And on the way down there when I could deal with a suitcase and a laptop, I had my pillow in my suitcase.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $20.00 to $25.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping. I tipped Ernesto $20.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night and tipped there too. I would suggest that you take enough money to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. Their is a pharmacy about 1/2 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is. The Nexium that they suggest you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less in Mexico than here in the US.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave it home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of you in the before stage and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting here anything you want to say. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing.

Cheers!

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 5:13:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth (DOT) com writes:

Hi - I am scheduled to leave for Mexico on January 23rd for sleeve surgery. I know I have read on here several times what I should bring with me and such, but now I am getting close and could use a refresher. Could

someone give me some ideas on what to bring along?Also, all of my communication has been with Olmos to set up the surgery. I have sent her a couple emails recently and haven't heard back (it's been a couple weeks), is there someone else I can email with

a couple of questions? It would put my mind at ease.Thanks!

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Hmm, I'm from San Diego. Wish I had thought of this at Christmas when Costco had all those baskets. Can't think of something all of the nurses could enjoy except a box of candy and everyone likes See's. Mexicans have a special affinity for dulce (candy) so I think they would like it.

From: Kloth <knkloth (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious @groups. comDate: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 9:11 AM

Thanks so much Suzanne - that is a lot of useful information, I think I'll print it out so I have it ready when I start to get my stuff together. I just heard back from too on some of my questions so that puts my mind at ease as well.

From: "SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com" <SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com> @groups. comSent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:14:34 AMSubject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious

Hi ,

I worked with Nina and she was great in always getting back to me right away. This is her E-mail nina_eguia (DOT) com try asking her your questions.

Lets see if I can remember what are important things to bring with you.

1. Gas-X because you will has gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have on the plane ride home too. I bought a box of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth tastes good and is easy to take--no water required.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital or slept in. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too. Sweat Pants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because if felt good in my stomach area and also my feet were cold and I could use it for my cold feet.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital ( I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take a lot of room in my suitcase.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going) when you get off the plane. I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family.

7. Be aware if you use your cell phone down there they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali, I think they said Cricket was the only carrier that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone with me, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

8. I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have in the hospital bed and on the plane ride home. What I did was put my laptop in my suitcase on the way home. And on the way down there when I could deal with a suitcase and a laptop, I had my pillow in my suitcase.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $20.00 to $25.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping. I tipped Ernesto $20.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night and tipped there too. I would suggest that you take enough money to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. Their is a pharmacy about 1/2 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is. The Nexium that they suggest you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less in Mexico than here in the US.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave it home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of you in the before stage and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting here anything you want to say. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing.

Cheers!

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 5:13:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth (DOT) com writes:

Hi - I am scheduled to leave for Mexico on January 23rd for sleeve surgery. I know I have read on here several times what I should bring with me and such, but now I am getting close and could use a refresher. Could someone give me some ideas on what to bring along?Also, all of my communication has been with Olmos to set up the surgery. I have sent her a couple emails recently and haven't heard back (it's been a couple weeks), is there someone else I can email with a couple of questions? It would put my mind at ease.Thanks!

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Hmm, now that's a very good idea. Maybe a card written in Spanish would be a nice touch, too. Mexicans are fortunate to make $80. a week so cash is better than candy.

From: Kloth <knkloth (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious @groups. comDate: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 9:11 AM

Thanks so much Suzanne - that is a lot of useful information, I think I'll print it out so I have it ready when I start to get my stuff together. I just heard back from too on some of my questions so that puts my mind at ease as well.

From: "SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com" <SuzanneSHaol (DOT) com> @groups. comSent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:14:34 AMSubject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Getting anxious

Hi ,

I worked with Nina and she was great in always getting back to me right away. This is her E-mail nina_eguia (DOT) com try asking her your questions.

Lets see if I can remember what are important things to bring with you.

1. Gas-X because you will has gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have on the plane ride home too. I bought a box of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth tastes good and is easy to take--no water required.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital or slept in. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too. Sweat Pants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because if felt good in my stomach area and also my feet were cold and I could use it for my cold feet.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital ( I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take a lot of room in my suitcase.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going) when you get off the plane. I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family.

7. Be aware if you use your cell phone down there they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali, I think they said Cricket was the only carrier that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone with me, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

8. I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have in the hospital bed and on the plane ride home. What I did was put my laptop in my suitcase on the way home. And on the way down there when I could deal with a suitcase and a laptop, I had my pillow in my suitcase.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $20.00 to $25.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping. I tipped Ernesto $20.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night and tipped there too. I would suggest that you take enough money to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. Their is a pharmacy about 1/2 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is. The Nexium that they suggest you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less in Mexico than here in the US.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave it home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of you in the before stage and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting here anything you want to say. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing.

Cheers!

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/8/2009 5:13:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth (DOT) com writes:

Hi - I am scheduled to leave for Mexico on January 23rd for sleeve surgery. I know I have read on here several times what I should bring with me and such, but now I am getting close and could use a refresher. Could someone give me some ideas on what to bring along?Also, all of my communication has been with Olmos to set up the surgery. I have sent her a couple emails recently and haven't heard back (it's been a couple weeks), is there someone else I can email with a couple of questions? It would put my mind at ease.Thanks!

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