Miss Lili

hi! no she had the sleeve...

hi! I have a friend who just got back from Dr Rod, and she is doing great! she is in her mushy stage now, and she couldn't hack it. Dr Rod told her she could go to soft foods slowly. She was sleeved aug 14, saw her yesterday, she has lost 25 pounds, and is strong and feeling amazing! I can not wait for the 29th!!!!!

hi guys! Sorry I haven't posted, was away for work. My date is changed to the 29th, still with Dr.Rod, still in Juarez. Had to postpone, as my dad is in the hospital. He will be ok, but I could not leave until he gets out, and that I know all is fine. So, on to another 2 weeks of post-op... the 1st 2 weeks worked well = 14 pounds gone! Good luck to everyone this month!!!!!

hi! I am here too! Have about 200 pounds to lose.. surgery on the 29th! can not wait!!!!!!

hi guys! Just back from my month long work trip. While I was gone, my dad had to go into the hospital.... So I have changed my surgery date to the 29th , still in Juarez. Anyone else there then? well..at least I am down 14 pounds from my pre-pre-op diet!

For any Canadians out there, many doctors here recommend Cuba for PS. servimed.com is the link. Said to be great work, and really not expensive! There is alot of talk on a local forum about Boliva too. Little further to go, but again, the work is said to be excellent and at a great price. I am a month away from being sleeved, but I am already preparing for the next step!!

hey guys! Just wanted to say bye... I will be away for about the next month! I really want to thank everyone here for all your advice, info and support. It has really helped me alot in making my decision!!! So... go go go - to everyone on or starting their pre-op diets! ( I will be starting mine soon too) CONGRATS ahead of time to all those having surgery while I am gone!! My thoughts will be with you! Wishing everyone an uneventful operation and speedy recovery! Have a good August! See and talk when I get back! (yahoo.. by then I will be REALLY close to my big day!!!)

hi! I too agree with everything written above. The most important thing is that YOU are happy with what you decide to do. It is hard when our close friends and family don't agree with us, but in the end, this is your life. And once they see how healthy and happy you will be, they will probably come around. I think most of us here have encountered some resistance to our decision. For me, it was the fact that I am going to Mexico. But education is key. People are often afraid of the unknown, and this is an unknown area to alot of people. I went over the facts, and explained everything, and most of my entourage is 100% behind me. But again, in the end, YOU make your own decision, and do what is best for YOU! And this forum is sooo great! Support is always just a click away...

I am not that worried. I live in Montreal, and we get about 5 murders a week, so really.. any bigger city is dangerous! And..if you google map the hospital, you will see that it is right off the highway, and not in town at all, so I am sure it will be fine! :sad0:

I too am going to be sleeved with Dr Rodriguez on sept 14th. I have read lots of good things too! Good luck!!!

I am so sad to read about these things. I too am nervous about one of my closest friends, who is also overweight. I already have the feeling that I can't talk about the surgery as much as I would like to with her. She was supportive at first, but now makes a point of mentioning how fine and comfortable and accepting of her weight everytime she sees me. I am really worried about this. We have been friends for over 15 years, and yes, part of our bond is that we are the two, cool, outgoing fat chicks. I am finding my non-overweight friends are really excited for me, and are always asking lots of questions... seem more interested than she is. Hopefully it will blow over. I am about 6 weeks from the big day, and I find myself being very reflective, and digging deep down inside me, wondering how much of my personality is due to my size. My constant need to please everyone certainly comes from wanting to be accepted..and although I have/am living a great life, and my weight has never stopped me from making the most out of life... I guess subconciously, it did play a role at making me who I am. Will I change? Time will tell.. hang in there guys! and thanks for listening!

heheheh..the temptation to pick up her sizzors must have been killing you.... some people...really.... of well..bye bye that hairdresser..you get the big delete..on to the next person!

congrats!!! it's not easy, but it will so totally be worth it!!!

Sounds good to me! Thanks for sharing...I am glad it all went well!

yahoo!!! good news! congrats :thumbup:

hi! I too have about 175 to lose... it all starts soon!!!! can't wait!

Hi Vandy123! Same date as me!!! where are you having your done? :thumbup1:

:thumbup:Hi Lisa, and welcome! I will be sleeved on sept 14th, and i lurked around for a while before making a decision, so I know how you feel!!! Remember, this is for YOU.. for your health, so although it is not easy not to have everyone's support, you are the only one who can make this decision for yourself! This site is amazing, tons of cool advice, nice people, and wonderful support! Welcome! LISA Miss Lili

good luck! And let us know how it went!

thanks! I am off to do some more searching then!!!

wow.. where do you get the beef bouillon protien powder?

good luck tomorrow and keep us updated ok?

congrats!! it must feel great!!! keep it up!

I agree, I contacted quite a few places and the average was about 22, 000.

excellent! glad you are doing well!! Keep us posted ok? If you have any tips on what to bring ect, bring em on!!! I am getting ready for my turn in september!:thumbup: