Tara B

I will be sleeved on July 12th in TJ, MX by Dr Lopez!!

I attempted to go through OSU Medical Center (Dr. Needlemen, who was great!) this past October, however, my insurance would not approve the procedure (after the psych eval, meetings with the nut. AND several physical tests) so my only option was going to Mexico! I am being sleeved by Dr. Lopez in TJ. (booked through alighterme) The only requirement I have a 7 day liquid diet following up to my surgery,

Hi all! I am 25 years old and am scheduled to be sleeved on July 12th. I have 2 young girls, ages 4 and 1. I have told only a few people I am close with about my decision to be sleeved, so I am hoping to talk with all of you for additional support. I cannot wait to be sleeved!!

I'm from good ol' Columbus, Ohio too! I am also getting sleeved July 12th! Where are you having your surgery done??

wow... that is awesome..and very encouraging!! Congrats

I think the only regret most people have, is not doing it sooner. I cannot wait until my surgery Good luck on your journey!!

I am also being sleeved on July 12th! Just a little over 6 weeks to go!!!

So, my wlj started in October of last year. I applied for a gastric plication study and was denied due to a discovery of a few SMALL gallstones. I had researched extensively and was so bummed (or depressed) when they told me i had been disqualified. My insurance doesn't cover any form of wls, and there was no way (I thought) I could ever afford any weight loss surgery on my own. I have tried EVERY single diet ever, I swear... the latest being the hcg diet. It worked, but I gained most of my weight back once I stopped taking the injections. One night, it hit me to research the gastric plication in Mexico. Low and behold, I found that it was actually in my reach (financially!) After researching the Drs, hospitals and procedures, I decided to go with alighterme.com and booked my gastric sleeve with Dr Lopez. I am scheduled for surgery on July 12th! I found that the gastric plication was a great surgery, but, I found that the sleeve was just a better fir for me. I am very excited and CANNOT wait to start my new journey! I am not worried about the flight, having surgery in MExico (bc I have read nothing but good reviews), how I will feel afterwards, OR being completely alone for FIVE days, I am most concerned about leaving my 2 little girls at home! (ages 4 and 1) I am so excited I found this board, and cant wait to talk more with you guys!!!