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I was wondering how you were feeling! I"m glad everything's going well! "Weigh" to go!

Check out the Total Vertical Gastric Plication...forum, it's at the bottom the list of different boards.

Dr. Watkins: I, like MS Lisa, have about 50 pounds to lose & have been looking into VSG. I have been approved by LIMARP (Dr. Pompa) in Mexico, but now that I have seen this thread, I'm very interested in more information. I would be self-pay, I am Canadian and do not qualify for any WLS as I'm not considered morbidly obese. Is there a website or email address where I can get more information on the cost of the procedure? I have no major co-morbidities, just GERD.

I just got an email saying I was approved but don't know what happens next. I replied with my questions, but since it's the long weekend I won't hear anything for a while. Do they forward paperwork? Is there medical tests to be done here? Do I book a date? I asked for the full price list to compare what it costs to use their patient facilitator. Any extra info would be great!

sleeve - I still haven't heard! :frown1: The waiting is driving me crazy! I started the process with WLF, Caralee & Tammy said they'd put a rush on my paperwork since they lost it the first time, but nothing! I attended one of the online meetings in July & that's what made me decide that I wanted to go through with the surgery. Fingers crossed! :biggrin2:

It does make me feel better, for the most part I've read good things. I don't think I'd hesitate to use Dr. Aceves either. We'll see! sleeveorbust - I'll let you know when (if) I get a date, it would be so great to have someone down there who's familiar with everything!

I'm thinking Dr. Pompa, simply because I can get a pkg that includes everything, airfare, hotel, a facilitator...I won't have to worry about anything. Although there seems to be more posts regarding other doctors!

Thanks so much for greetings! I don't have a date yet, I just found out my info was lost in cyberspace! Ack, so now I have to resend it all. But on the plus side, they'll put a rush on my application. I would love to be able to go in September, I'll keep you posted! I look forward to hearing how everyone is doing! Good luck & ((hugs)) to everyone who gets to start their journey!

I'm sorry there's so many of you struggling! We'll be your cheerleaders, because I know if it happens to me, I'll be the first one to complain! I too was under the impression it wouldn't be as much of a struggle, I know there's always work to do & no magic cure, but come on, you're missing part of your body! Good luck & ((((hugs))))))!

I was wondering how long it took from the time your information was sent to your doctor of choice to approval & a surgery date? I've sent my medical history to the doctor & am waiting to hear back to see if I'm a candidate. Waiting is crazy, the more I read, the more I want to get the surgery booked & get on with my life! Any info?

What a holiday gift! It will really be a 'new year' for you!

Congrats, you're so lucky to be starting your journey!!

Yah, another Canadian on here! I'm waiting to see if I qualify & would be having surgery with Dr. Pompa too! I'm hoping for October, but have no idea what kind of schedule she's on. All my information has been sent to her & now it's just a waiting game! When were you hoping to get in for you surgery? It sure would be nice to have someone from the boards be down there at the same time!! Good luck & let me know if you hear anything!

Since I'm guessing your weight loss will be pretty noticeable (I've seen some post with people losing 20+ pounds in a few weeks) I think you'll have to come up with some kind of story because everyone will be noticing how good you look! :thumbup1:

Hi everyone! I just wanted to thank everyone for all the good information on these boards! I've been lurking for about a week & finally decided to post. All my paperwork has been forwarded to the doctor in Mexico & now it's a waiting game to see if I'm approved! I started a 'liquid' diet yesterday just to see if I could do it, 1 1/2 days in & it's not bad. I was going to go to Starbucks on my lunch break, I usually get a frappachino w/skim milk or a carmel macchiato w/skim milk, but on my way I decided I really didn't have any interest in one!! I'm trying to stick to Slim-Fast, Activia yogurt, eggs, lowfat string cheese, V8... Most of the posts have such a good vibe & everyone seems to be happy with their decision (at least the one's I'm choosing to read!) I look forward to becoming a 'sleeve sister' soon!!