Went to Mexico and came back very happy

My journey began on November 18 of last year. I was scheduled to have surgery over a year ago and chickened out about a month prior to surgery. It seemed a difficult thing to do, but I searched for my inner courage and got in contact with Dr. Ungson from Mexicali Bariatric Center in Mexicali Mexico, and took the trip. I was picked up at the Calexico border and stayed in the hospital for my surgery, Everyone back in Mexico were very attentive and kind. I came back and started to feel changes, I know it has only been a short period from surgery but I feel incredible. I had struggled prior to surgery how I would feel and had read so many stories of people having trouble getting in their protein drinks and liquids. Amazingly enough I have been able to get in all my drinks and 64 oz of liquids every day since surgery starting with about the 3rd day. 
I am really eager to move on to the purée phase of the post op diet. It still hurts but very little to get up and down. I will do my best to get on here and update every couple weeks to update my personal experience. I weighed 295 lbs when I started the pre-op diet 2 weeks prior to surgery. I weighed today and have lost 30 lbs. so far and feel great. Presently I would encourage anyone thinking of a gastric sleeve surgery. More info to come :)

Congratulations on your surgery and positive experience.  You're doing great with a 30 pound weight loss, and getting in protein drinks and liquids.

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Keep up the great work!

That's awesome, and you're doing so well!! :)

Medical tourism was the answer for me too, I'm so glad these boards have the resources available to research good surgeon's abroad.

Yes! it is a very good option that people should know, I'm sure the people at Mexicali Bariatric can answer any doubts anyone may have, It worked for me.. I feel great so far¡

I am scheduled for surgery on 3-6-15 in Juarez MX. In order to get back into the united states what all documents will I need?

I used my Id to return from Mexicali, I think that is all you need, also I've heard that the birth certificate is also a valid way to come back to the states. 

Congratulations on making this life changing decision!