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momokev

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    Only 15 more days

    By momokev,

    In only 15 more days, I will be having the surgery that will change my life. I'm so excited! It is time for me to get a life! There are so many, many things I want to do. Ride my bike down the Virginia Creeper Trail, go hiking with my family, kick the soccer ball around with my son. And I am so sick of being ashamed of my body. I know this surgery is a tool, that this is going to take a lot of hard work on my part. I'm willing to do my part.
     
    So I have a stock pile of protein shakes sitting in my dining room. I still need to get some soups, popsicles, and jello. It's coming along Heck, I am even packed for the most part. That's how ready I am to go!
     
    I talked to my local doc last night and I was surprised how supportive he was. He asked a few questions, but didn't try to talk me out of having the surgery or going to Mexico for it. And I can plan for him to help with follow up labs, etc. This was the last area that troubled me, wondering what I would do if there was a problem, with Dr Aceves being so far away. Knowing Dr Kepley is there if I need him is very reassuring.
     
    I have always believe that God will guide us to the right path. If it's the wrong thing, obstacle after obstacle will be thrown in our paths. I know this is the right path because everything has fallen so easily and perfectly into place.
     
    Today is my last day to eat because I'm starting my preop diet tomorrow. I'm going to make today count, LOL! I've been taking a walk daily and drinking tons of water so I'll have some veins on my big day!
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    I think I'm all set :)

    By momokev,

    Making the decision as to which doc to pick was pretty tough. Since my insurance doesn't cover the sleeve, going to Mexico is my only option. Once I began to investigate, two doctors seemed to be the fore runners, Dr Ramos Kelly and Dr Aceves. At first, Dr Kelly was the way I planned to go. My daughter was completely sold on his credentials, as was I. I have no doubt he is a wonderful physician. I contacted Trish and began the process. That's when the doubts began to creep in. The pre op form she emailed me had another person's info on it. I found this off, especially since I am a nurse and HIPPA is so well ingrained in my brain. I understand this is Mexico and no such thing exist, so I erased the info and filled in my own, respecting her privacy as much as possible. It ask for my flight information, so I booked them so I could include the info. Next she sent me the confirmation letter with instructions on wire transferring the deposit. This letter address to a different person, dated 2009, and quoted a price of $9850! Quite a shock since I was told $5560. I emailed her, explaining the mix up, and she said "oops" and SENT THE EXACT SAME FORM AGAIN!!! This time I call her. She said yes, the price was still $5560, go ahead and wire the deposit of $1500, and the balance had to paid by cashier's check on arrival. I reminded her we had discussed that I was using my flexible spending card for $5000. She then informs me that they aren't able to take credit cards at this time, since there have been people disputing the charges. Well, I wish I had an extra $5000 sitting around collecting dust, but unfortunately I don't! If I can't use my flex spending (or at least a credit card), then I can't have this surgery! So then she tell me to go ahead and wire the deposit, she's sure they will be able to take credit cards by the time I get there.
     
    This entire process is requiring an enormous leap of faith for me. First I'm having surgery to cut out part of my stomach. Next, I'm going to a foreign country and being operated on by a man I have never met! Wiring money for a deposit, hoping I will be able to use my card after I have flown all the way to Mexico is more faith than I have.
     
    Nina at Dr Aceves' office has been wonderful! I have always gotten everything I asked for, she is excellent at her job. I can't wait to meet her and all the rest of the staff Sept 14th!

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