FWLizzie

Thank you Lan...I wish it was tomorrow already but at the same time I'm full of emotions.

I have my surgery scheduled for April the 9th with Dr Almanza. Good luck as we start this new journey in our lives!

I'm so excited but at the same time nervous, scared but very ready! Have the following questions: 1. I need to start my pre-op diet and was wondering what you ate during yours? 2. What are you able to take with you on the plane? 3. How long before you were able to drive? 4. What can I do to assure I have a speedy recovery? As the date gets closer...it seems I have all kinds of questions I appreciate your assistance! Liz

Tiffy: Can you post something similar for the pre-op diet? I will print it and do the post op, thanks!!!

I'm glad to meet someone else that will be there around the same time. I just registered with obesityhelp.com and they have a Mexico Forum....There's another person that will be there the same day as you and another one that will be there the next day. So many Dr. Almanza patients there and they all have great things to say about him, check it out! Liz What is your name? So I'll know to look for you!

Thank you, makes me feel better. My whole family is worried about it and again trying to talk me out of doing it. I'm going regardless of what they say. I am soooo excited! and a bit nervous of course.

I felt the same way. It seems that if you don't choose the same doctor as other, for some reason they make you feel like you made the wrong choice. I researched who I'll be going to and feel comfortable with my decision. All the doctor wars are horrible as we are already confused and don't need any more drama. If people are happy with their surgeon, fine but don't go acting as a salesperson in trying to convince everyone else to do the same. The way I look at it...we should all be supportive of the end result...and that's it. Good luck to you, have no idea who your surgeon is but I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.

Anyone else for 04/09? Would love to get to know someone else doing it around the same time so we can be supportive to each other. Please let me know!

Thank you Russell and good luck to you and Sonia!

I did, it was a bit expensive but I was afraid it wouldn't get here on time.

I applied for mine on 03/08 and received it today! My sister applied for hers last week and the passport system shows that its being processed. Good luck to you!

Good afternoon everyone, I received my passport today and finally my family has accepted the idea of my surgery. Now, their concern and my as well, I will admit, is the recent violence in Mexico. For those who've had their surgery recently in Tijuana, can you please give me your opinion or experiences when you went there. I know the clinic is close to the border bridge but just wondering if you experience or observed any kind of violence.

I decided to go with Dr Almanza but my surgery is not scheduled till 04/09/10. Good luck to you!

I feel the same way as 2be4me...I am Mexican and speak both languages, when I did my research and after speaking to different coordinators I decided to go with Dr Almanza. I know how the system works and in my personal opinion, the surgeons know you will pay more if they make it more comfortable or prettier so they will add a substantial amount to the surgery. They feel we will believe that if it costs more then it means it might be better. Not once have I told any of them that I speak Spanish and everyone has been very nice, informative and helpful. My surgery is scheduled for the 9th of April and feel at peace with my decision to go with Dr Almanza, Good luck to you!

I'm glad your surgery went well. Mine is 3 weeks away and I am so excited!