chechelrachel

I'm traveling from Philadelphia, but I plan on spending a few extra days out in Cali just relaxing before I head back to PA.

I've heard the word "fills" a few times...what do you mean you go for your fills??

I was sleeved by Dr. Ortiz on June 10th this summer and it has been a wonderful journey. I have had no pain or nausea at all! It's been 12 weeks today and I am down 58 pounds! I also traveled alone and it was heaven! I'm a single mom to an 8 year old so I was glad to rest, watch TV, nap and walk around without worrying about someone else's schedule or answering any questions. There are plenty of other sleevers to make friends with too. The Marriott and the OCC will take excellent care of you. Dr. Ortiz is an excellent surgeon and I am convinced his expertise is what makes the journey so smooth for his patients!

Guatemama, Congrats on your surgery and your success so far! I'm curious - what did you do with your things like your phone and wallet and things when you were in surgery? Did they lock them up for you or something? It looks like at this point I will be traveling alone in february for my surgery.

Also, how did you feel after your surgery? I'm thinking of staying a few extra days out in california and site seeing. Nothing too exausting, just something light like maybe riding one of those trolley tours. Do you think you'd feel up to that?

Anyone travel alone for their surgery to the OCC?