Lyndsey

1. We're not supposed to drink the water in Mexico so how can I know that I can get a safe, clear liquid diet while at the hotel Lucerna? What did you all drink afterward? Did you bring your own stuff and if so, what did you bring? They do provide water for you at the hotel, it's called Ciela or something and it's bottled and safe. Afterward, you can purchase broth from the resturaun and they give you as much of the bottled waters as you want. In the resturaunt at the mall, they sell the spanish version of crystal lite (c lite) which I heard comes in tons of flavors and us much cheaper than from the US. You get lots of broth and juice while at the hospital. They had coffee and tea as well. You can have apple juice on the airplane. 2. Are there any restrictions as far as how much weight you can lift after surgery? I plan on packing very light but it sounds like we don't get help with bag handling going back to US. I was told no heavy lifting for 3 weeks. To be on the safe side, make sure your luggage rolls. 3. How about the flight home? Any complications? I live in Oregon so the flight's not bad. Not sure yet!!! I'm writing you from the computer lab at the clinic! still in my little apron thing and everything! It's a good life here though, I promise you'll love it. 4. What did you wish you knew before you were banded/went to TJ? a teeny bit more spanish. the doctors, etc, speak well but the nurses often are talking to you in spanish and they are the ones that handle your needs for the most part. otherwise, read up on the experience a lady posted on this forum about her experience, study study study. Good luck!