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Just wanted to update everyone. .. we're here right now getting ready to take a taxi to the clinic.. everyone wish us luck. Just a little nervous to be finally doing this but so ready! The experience so far has been smooth other than our flight was delayed by an hour because the ramp would not detach from the plane LOL
Everyone has been great though. We're about to go check in at San Juan clinica :)
Talk with you guys soon!
I just wanted to say that I have noticed that not to many people go on this site but it is a good place to get ino and answers on stuff.
I had surgery and I came out of it really smooth I thought it was going to be a lot harder because I have read some post that make you think twice. So I had to get the nerve to get the surgery in Mexico and take the change or die in the states because I could not afford the surgery. The truth is is this was the best decision that I could have made. I would recommend this surgery to any body even though people say it not for every body but if you have problems on loosing weight their is not any diet that is going to put you to you normal weight.
I am still very new at this but I feel like I had it a long time due to the fact on how much weight I have lost. So if any body get worried about having surgery in Mexico I had a really good experience and I love my doctor he did wonders on me and I would do it again if I had to. I hope that my posting day to day can help people that have so many problems with weight loss. I will keep up and I do a day to day posting just to try to inspire people like so many did to me.
Were gettingours done by dr lopez but he owns alo bariatrics now did he at least do a good job
I am so excited I took some pic on Valentine day with my hubby and I was so amazed how different I really looked.
You know how when you loos weight you just do not see what every body else does well this happen with me.
I know that it is because I see myself every day and so you really do not get a idea on how much you have really lost or how you look.
So yesterday I got my pic developed and WOW.... I have lost so much weight in my face and in my body I look so different I could not believe the different from when I started from now. i am so happy that this is really working out how I hoped it would.
I could say that this surgery that I had is a some thing special but the truth is is that is a tool and we decide how to use it and if we want to use the tool right. For those who are new and have not read to much on my experiences I was a self pay patient and I had my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Sergio Quinones the sweetest doctor I have ever in my life met. The facility was very clean and peaceful and every body speaks Spanish. Their was a few nurses that was not fluent in English but always had some one to speak for them. Every thing that I needed they where their for me and I did not have any problem's with any body. I had surgery 3 months ago and have lost 40 lbs from the start of the pre op diet tell now. If any body has any questions about surgery I can help with what I know.
I know little because I am also new but with what I know I can help if you are planing to have surgery. And want to say hi to all that keep up with my post and report
I had my sleeve surgery a month ago with Dr. Fernando Garcia through Tijuana Bariatrics and it was a great experience. He also does revisions as there was another woman there at the same time as me who was having one done. I was sent home with medications and post-op instructions and diet plan as well as email addresses and telephone numbers for Dr. Garcia, the coordinator, and the nutritionist. I have been in contact with the nutritionist twice since I've been home and she is wonderful (you also meet with the nutritionist while you are in Tijuana). Dr. Garcia creates quite a small sleeve; he uses a 32 bougie and stitches over it. My restriction is very good, keeping in mind I'm only a month out. Let me know if you have any more questions; I'm happy to share my experience. There are plenty of excellent surgeons in Mexico and as long as you do your research (which you are), you should find one that is right for you. Best of luck!
Greetings, in 2010 I had sleeve surgery, no follow up, nothing sent home from Mexico, etc. What I had learned I learned from reading here. Sadly fast forward regain of 50 pounds, found out my pouch was not very small and it was suggested to do a revision. I am now researching that and where to go in Mexico and a physician. I would love feed back and any input. Thank you
I chose Dr. Sergio Quinones. www.pompeiisurgical.com It's $4500. for the VSG I think. All-inclusive. I'm having the RNY though, $5500. They just started an In-house Financing Program in January. That's what I'm using so as not to deplete all my $..lol. `I applied for their financing, made a down payment and make monthy payments starting April until its paid in full. No interest too!!!! Scheduled my date & booked the flight.
I've talked to numerous people on here and www.gastricsleeve.com that used him, are going to use him or are currently still there in the post-op recovery phase after the surgery. Never heard anything bad at all!!!
If you don't mind me asking Which surgeon did you choose and how much is your surgery.
First of all, let me start by saying that I have been an RN for 16 years now and have taken care of MANY people whom have had WLS (here in the states mind u) that have been messed up beyond belief!!! Typically, nothing to do with the surgery itself. Almost always from not following the RULES after surgery!! When they say, don't smoke, no alcohol, SIP lots of water, chew ur food to a puree, always take ur vitamins, get all ur protein in, etc....They mean it!!!!!
I was feeling the same as u. And, after walking the walk & talking the talk & doing what the insurance companies have required of me then to receive denials for one ridiculous reason or another, I decided, "SCREW YOU INSURANCE!!!!" I decided I was going to have this surgery I desperately wanted & needed come hell or high water!! If I go to Mexico, have surgery & die, so be it cuz I'm gonna keel over and die if I don't have it!!! I was leary of having surgery in Mexico...all based on stereotypical ideas!!!! So, I did my research. The internet is a wonderful thing!! I decided on a surgeon, forwarded my info, paid my down payment, scheduled my surgery date, booked my flight and I'm just about ready for my new life to start on March 24th!!
So, DO NOT BE SCARED OF SURGERY IN MEXICO!!!! DO BE SCARED OF NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES POST-OP!!!!
