The worst pain about this procedure is the gas that is stuck in your gut. If you ever watch a video of a gastric sleeve procedure you can see that they fill your stomach with gas in order to improve visibility. It hurt so bad that I thought to myself...wtf did I just do?! But hey, you can't go back in time so you gotta roll with the punches.
My suggestion is to walk as much as possible and BRING your Gas X strips because they are sheisty with those. It also helped to get slapped on the back like a baby getting burped.
I lived on the Otter Pops and chicken broth offered by hotel. I know they say sugar free Popsicles and juices on paper but the stuff they offered was NOT sugar free. I was even offered Mango juice, a major no-no in my culture for people with weak stomachs. You should also get some Gatorade from nearby Oxxo store to stay hydrated.
Walking is your best friend. i walked along Avenida Revolucion in order to forget my pain. They have great little shops with souvenirs and leather goods. Tattoo parlors and cafes line the side streets. My favorite was Cafe Bona! It had nice items made by local artists and pretty good coffee according to my friend. I got to sit on their couch and nurse my son while watching Sweeney Todd. I LOVE the rock and roll feel of Tijuana.
There is a pharmacy two blocks away and a really nice department store one block away. In case you needed to get some shopping done.
But really prepare yourself for the worst the first three days post op....
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