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I used Dr Rodriguez in Juarez at Star Medica. Star medica was a great hospital and they had an amazing staff who spoke English lol, as well. We were treated like royalty =) I had a great surgery and had no recovery problems at all. It was important for me to be able to stay in a hospital since I was in Mexico, just a preference in case any problems came up etc. Right down the street from the US consulate, English speaking staff, and a great surgeon with thousands of surgeries under his belt, it was just a great fit for me. I went through a company called Belight Weight and my co-ordinator was Jessica. I used them because they did in house financing for a little over half of the $6800 surgery fee. There are lots of great surgeons in Mexico so there are lots of choices but this is Jessica's # if you should want to check them out =) 503-539-3023 Good luck with your journey!!!

Wow!!! People are so rude on here sometimes!! So sorry RissyRoe that someone responded like that =( I am not on these boards too much any more because of the aggressive posts... I love the support this board brings but some of these aggressive posts make me just stick with my "secret fb page" =) If you're interested in joining it let me know! Don't get discouraged in that post, you will do fine! Like Paige said, focus on other things and sip your Water and eat your popsicles!! This too shall pass!!

WoW!! That is an amazing transformation! You go girl!!

I would check into Cobra and see if you could keep the insurance at least through the surgery. You don't have to purchase the insurance for the whole family, you can keep it just on you if you need to. Worth checking into anyway =)

Just saw it!! and responded!

No, haven't seen it... are we moving the location and the date or just the location?

I didn't want those things thank goodness but I would dwell on the more important consequence of causing a possible leak!! That was enough motivation for me to steer clear of any cravings I've had through my 5 weeks of post op! Just eat your sf popsicles and sip on your water and it should calm your new tummy down... sorry I can't give any better advice! The first 2 weeks for me were the absolute hardest!! Not being able to eat, the head hunger, the rumbly tummy AHHHH! So much more than what I anticipated! It gets soo much better when you can add some texture and consistency to your food choices. Good luck!!

Wow!! What an amazing story! Congratulations on the weight loss! Here's to our sleeves and the amazing journey they take us on =)

I had mine removed about 5 years ago and so glad I didn't have to deal with that post surgery... It's hard enough without that craziness! I had gallbladder attacks so bad I thought I was literally having a heart attack!! they hurt soooo bad!! Hope you can just get it removed and move on with your life =)

I just bought one and thought you could but I haven't figured it out. Mine will pick up the extra activity on my little flower and calories but I really don't think you can get the workout only unless you only use it during the workout... I love mine though!

The premier shakes from costco are good but only the chocolate IMHO =) However, if you have a Smoothie King around you can get the strawberry or vanilla Gladiator protein powder and it is amazing. Plus it has 45 grams of protein, 1 carb and 180 calories!! In the beginning of post op this was my protein savior. It is so hard to get in your protein during those 2 weeks after surgery..

I have not lost even an ounce since last Tuesday =( I know everyone says it will be ok, you'll lose but it is so frustrating!! I didn't pay all the money (self pay) and go through the emotional rollercoaster to stall for this long!! I know I will probably look back 6 months from now and laugh at myself for fussing but right now, at this moment in time, I am frustrated... Am I allowed that at least?

I love the "easy way out" speech lol Oh if they only knew!! the preop and the first 2 weeks after surgery are anything but easy!!! We still have to diet and make the lifestyle changes that will lose the weight. BUT! The way I got my husband, daughter, mom and dad on board was to take them to a free seminar Dr Nicholson in Dallas was holding to discuss the pros & cons and the complications vs the benefits. He talked about the health problems associated with staying obese and how that was riskier than the surgery (especially the sleeve) ever thought about being. It was very eye opening for my whole family and they encouraged me from that day on! As a matter of fact, my mother is now scheduled for her sleeve surgery this winter! YAY!! What was that quote from "My Big Greek Wedding"? something like.. "He may be the head of this family but I'm the neck and can make the head turn whatever way I want!" LOL! Work your magic girl =) good luck!!

within 2 days.. didn't have a problem until 3 weeks post op when I started on mushies.. then NADA! lol My doc told me to take colace and within 2 hours my problem was solved =) It didn't make me cramp or anything, just got things moving smoothly! I take them every other day now to help things along!

No, I actually did not exercise during my preop. I had so much to do during the 2 week pre op with getting ready for surgery, taking care of family stuff, and taking care of business stuff, I simply had a hard time fitting it in.