VSG in Tijuana with Dr Garcia Sep 27th

I can't believe I'm doing this...I only decided three weeks ago to go ahead after saying for many years (and many diets) that I would never do surgery. I hate to go to a cliche but "never say never". It is all happening very fast. OMG!!! I'm blown away by the successes of all the people already on this journey. Thank you for sharing! I will do the same on the flip side. Anyone else going in next week?

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I use to say I'd never do something like this either. Pfft. I'm curious, and I'm certainly not knocking Mexico surgeries, but, what do you folks do for follow-up care afterwards? What if there are complications? I see my surgeon every few weeks now and I just look forward to going in and showing him my results. A pep rally session is mostly what it amounts to. 

If there were complications while in Mexico, Dr Garcia is a very competent surgeon and would take care of me. If something happens when I get home, I would go to my local hospital where I would get great care and actually be covered.  I'm not at all worried about it, even worst case scenario. I thought a lot about it (and researched thoroughly) and went to one of my values of "not doing fear". That would have been the one reason to not proceed, and since I believe fear is NEVER a reason not to do something, I'll dive in. 

Mexican physicians are trained by high North American standards and I hear the staff are very lovely and facilities immaculate - by many people. Thank God for the testimonials from those that have done this.

For follow up care, my family doctor is on board...she's fantastic, gave me a big hug the last time I saw her when I was crying about my pannus lol. We have great specialists locally. I'm going to find a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders. I thought I'd be great mentally, but after a big emotional meltdown I had last night, I do need professional guidance. Sheesh I haven't cried like that in years. Also a close friend had the procedure in Mexico in February...she'll be great for questions and support. It's been fun watching her success. 

Great questions, thanks for asking. I had the same ones myself.

Well, your day is almost here. Yay! And thank you for answering this curious one. 

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!?

Here are some links to information you may find helpful:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/

We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Thank you!

Congratulations and I'm going in on the 26th!

Congrats to you too! Where at?

Congrats. I go on 10/16 to Dr. Garcia. How did it go?

Congratulations. How did it go. I going to Dr. Garcia on 10/17 for DS.