32 Year Old Single Mom Looking to Drop 40 Lbs

I'm traveling to Tijuana this week to have Orbera placed. Over the past seven months, I've gained 20 lbs. I was about 15 lbs overweight to begin with. Since my BMI is 28, they won't do the procedure here in the US. I start my liquid diet in weds, and have it inserted Friday. Pretty nervous and excited!

Hello all! Thanks for your comments and posts. I just got back to the hotel after a day at the hospital here in Tijuana. The shuttle camr for me about 7:30 Am. Checked into the hospital and waited in my hospital gown in a room for about a half hour. The dr. Came in and answered some questions, then the nurse out an IV in me. I was then wheeled into the operating room. The staff was all very friendly and professional. They sprayed some anesthesia in my throat and put something in my nose and mouth, turned me onto my side and I was out.

Woke up around 9:15. I immediately felt nauseous, so they put some medicine inti my IV. They consistently did that throughout the day. I did throw up once after I ate some jello too fast. It was just liquid and nothing too gross.

I was slightly annoyed when they told me I would only be in the room for an hour, and it Turned into many. I was even more annoyed when I didn't get my belongings until 3:25. I had no phone to look at or books to read because they were all in my bags. I eventually got them tho, and it was fine. Nobody knew the wifi password there, so I couldn't surf the web. Thank god I downloaded some Netflix shows last night into my phone. I was feeling a lot better and spoke with the dr, got my paperwork and Was sent back to the hotel. They wanted me to stay the night at the hospitsl but I was more comfortable at the hotel. I feel fine right now, other than feeling like I just ate a whole pizza. Hoping I can get some sleep tonight and avoid getting nauseous on the ride home/on the plane. I seriously feel like I could go walk around the town right now, but I'm going to try to rest. Anyone coming down here for the balloon, Judy a heads up the prescriptions will cost $250 in addition to the surgery, and one of them is a liquid ( I only did carry-on so now I have to check my small bag which also annoys me). Seriously hoping this thing helps me lose some weight! Trying not to dwell on all the $$ I've spent

Well I'm feeling remarkably better than yesterday. I still have heartburn and occasional cramping, but I feel a lot more normal and ready to go back to work tomorrow. I threw up once last night but it was nothing significant. Today, I ate a mashed up hard-boiled egg, some protein shake and half a yogurt. I also did a beach body workout and went for a 22 mile bike ride. I felt a little dizzy on the ride but pretty good overall. The only thing bothering me is the heart burn at night. I'm hoping to start seeing results over the next month!