I had a VSG (gastric sleeve) done in Mexicali, Mexico on June 26/2012 and was absolutely delighted with my experience there.

Yes, you can take medication post-op, although I haven't needed to take blood pressure or cholesterol meds since about a month after my surgery. I've also pretty much totally eliminated pain meds, which I took for arthritis, chronic bursitis, fibromyalgia and sciatica.

I don't know the recovery time for other surgeries, but I felt pretty normal other than some fatigue and itching from the adhesive where my drain had been by about a week out. At a month out I was thrilled to finally be allowed back in my aqua size class.

I went to Dr Aceves in Mexicali and recommend him to everyone that shows interest in the surgery. My cost was $8750 US, plus flights, some meds, Barry's meals, some drugs to bring home and tips for the driver and the housekeeping staff at the hotel we were in the night before surgery.(the hotel itself is part of the package)

My experience was excellent. The hospital is extremely clean and well run, the care exceptional and Dr Aceves and his assistant Dr Campos are professional, pleasant and very competent. Both doctors popped in to see me at least once a day and were happy to answer any questions. I was particularly impressed that Dr Aceves put in the effort to learn my husband's name and chatted with him during his visits, too.

I'll be talking about the tax issue with my GP in the next few weeks. Apparently, if he'll write a "letter of medical necessity" I can claim at least part of my surgery on our taxes.

What else would you like to know?

no your not.

my nurst/dietician told me the same thing in the beginning.  I was devastated as my infertility doctor said i needed a lower number to even dream of getting pregnant post op.  I was disheartened and didnt go back to the clinic for 2 months (instead of the following month). During that time i did my research and learned that many people lost more than their EWL given by their nutritionists.....

Weight lost depends on the type of surgery with VSG and RNY leading the results in most weight lost....RNY can lose faster but over time VSG can be equal in weight lost.

Do your research on the boards on here, read stories....read around....and make your choice....and when you lose your weight...you can go back to your dietician and say Nyah Nyah Nyah lol

heres a great story from the VSG boards


http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/VSG/4601439/Reflections-A- Year-After-WLS-222-4-Pounds-Lost-Pic-Included/

I talked to my dietitian today and I told her my personal weight goal is 175 lbs.

I am 5' 6" and a medium frame. I don't care how long it takes me but she seems

to think this is a unrealistic goal. If I'm eating what I'm suppose too and exercising appropriately

then I think she is wrong. I'm doing everything they are asking but I was told before the surgery that I should

expect to lose around 100 lbs which would take me to around 230 lbs.

When I was 19 and before I started gaining weight I was approx 155 lbs. This was a healthy weight for me.

I don't expect to lose that much but I don't think 175 lbs is out of the realm.

Am I out to lunch?

Any feed back would be appreciated.

Thanks

Thank you!!

Now lets just hope that my car starts to that I can actually get there!!

Stay warm!

As far as I can remember it's just another module. No working out just sitting and gathering info.

Kee.