NC Redneck

I had my surgery last year in Juarez. I wouldn't worry about the violence. You ride from the airport straight to the hospital and back.

For self payers, IMHO Mexico is the best option. It is cheaper without having to wait for months and Mexico has the most experienced sleeve surgeons in the world. I too am from NC and was sleeved in Mexico 7/1/10.

I had the same feeling when I purchased the smallest belt in the Casual Male XL store over Christmas. Congrats!!!!

Thanks for the information. I had heard that B-12 deficiency could cause numbness. I have been taking B-12 since surgery. I just checked a couple of my Multivitamins. One has 25mg of B-6 and the other one has 50 mg, which is 1250% and 2500% of daily recommendations. I wonder if I can find a Multivitamin without B-6.

If you find a cause for the numbness, please let me know.

I had surgery in Juarez by Dr. Rodriguez (7/1/10). I have had no complications and am down 115 lbs so far. Hospital very clean and also liked Dr. Rod and his staff. From reading here there are several good surgeon choices in Mexico.

I have a tingling (numb, asleep) feeling in my little finger since surgery too. I thought it could be a side effect from PPI's or not getting enough B12 but have been off them for a few weeks now and my finger is still numb.

I am male, 38, and from NC. I was "sleeved" July 1 by Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez at Star Medica. I have been very lucky. My recovery was quick and I have never had problems getting in enough Water as some have. After going back on solid food, I have not had any problems eating anything. I have never had any problems with "taste" as some has had. Luckily for me everything still tastes the same. I am pleased with my weight loss to this point, but I probably would have lost more if I had keep my Protein intake up. I try to eat food high in protein when I eat but have not been getting enough. I just got tired of the shakes. I still have one occasionally or a Protein Bar but have not been doing it daily, as I should. I have been taking PPI's since surgery and am trying to get off of them due to possible side effects. I have not taken one in almost a week and don't seem to be having any problems other than feeling that I need to eat more often. The PPI's do seem to suppress the appetite. I will be happy to answer any questions. Thanks goes to everyone who have helped me along the way with posts and testimonies from this forum.

Since having the sleeve surgery July 1, I have now lost 105 lbs. (340-235). Many thanks go to this forum and it's members for the information and testimonies that helped me make the decision to have the sleeve surgery. To say that I am glad that I had surgery and love my sleeve would be an understatement. Thanks again!!!

I was also sleeved in July and have only had "stomach burning" when I tried to stop taking PPI's. When you start the PPI's, it will take a few days to see results. I have been wanting to get off them due to the side effects. I am now taking one every other day and seem to be doing ok. When I run out, I may try zantac or galviscon and take when needed. I have read on here that some people have trouble getting off PPI's.

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One that I recently tried and liked from GNC is called Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60, chocolate. It comes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and fruit punch. Right now. it's buy one and get a second half price. The Supreme and Oh Yeah protein bars are not bad either. I tried some shots that had like 42g of protein and those things were terrible.

I had the sleeve by Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, through Belite, on 7/1/10. So far, I have lost 60 lbs without any complications. Everything, the surgery, hospital, his staff, etc., exceeded my expectations.

I had the "regular" sleeve, 7/1/10, by Dr. Rodriguez. The surgery, his staff, the hospital, etc. exceeded my expectations. I went by myself and didn't have any problems.

I paid a $500 deposit and paid the balance when I arrived at the hospital with a cashiers check. The surgery is $150 cheaper in Tijuana vs. Juarez with Dr. Rod, but if you live in Texas Juarez is probably still the best option.