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Hi MacMadame, Research hemp hearts, the inner part of hemp seeds. They are so healthy, have lots of calories and all your essential fats, protein, and so much more, besides they taste wonderful. I have been sprinkling these on my oatmeal now for a year or more, but can be eaten with a spoon all by themselves. I get these from Alberta here in Canada but I am sure you will find some closer to your home. I will incorporate them back into my diet when I am able after sleeving, as I like them that much!

Welcome to the forum, I too am a newbie, I believe my sleeve will be done Sept 28. I too was concerned about being older. But people here have been so reassuring, and encouraging even though I am 71! So we will watch with interest both our stories as we go along our journey towards a healthier life! Good luck and please keep sharing. :blushing:

forgot to mention that I am up here in Saskatchewan so with the dollar difference and the cost of airfare being considerably higher, you may understand why the money made a big difference to me, being on only 2 small govt pensions.

thanks everyone for your support. Yes, I am going to go ahead with this - I had already favored going to Emmanuel Medical in Tiajuana, and the ad to the right cinched it. I was first to respond to get the sleeve for $5000 and the free airfare if scheduled for the 28 of this month. Seeing my PCP tomorrow AM to get in writing that I am fit for this, then will wire in my $5000! I am so excited (and a little tentative at the same time) as it is a drastic decision, and one I have been contemplating and researching for only 2 weeks. I see most of you favor the Mexicali surgeon but I can't pass up this kind of savings. I have read many favorable testimonials about this facility and epecially Dr Almanza. So feel pretty confidant about it all. :001_cool: Stoongal

I am planning on having this surgery done in Mexico this fall. My kids are having coniptions (all against it). They think I am too old - I am 71 yrs old, so they think that this procedure will be way too risky for me. Never mind in MEXICO!! (perceptions are everything rule again!) I am hoping I am not the oldest patient for this procedure ever! I am not morbidly obese - 220 lbs, but my height has shrunk to just over 5"2". Arthritis has plagued me for more than 5 yrs now and last year I had both knees replaced. Now my shoulders and hands etc are feeling very achy. Other than that I am not too bad for my age. Have the usual high blood pressure and high cholesterol that comes with being so overweight. Want to be closer to normal to stave off being diagnosed in the next 5 yrs or so with all the obesity related diseases and conditions. Am I crazy to be doing this at my age?