AmandaRaeLeo

I am a blood donor. Any idea how long I have to wait to resume donating blood. Does Medical Tourism in Mx defer me for any amount of time? As much as I dislike the act of donating blood, it is important to me that I do donate blood. :-) I didn't see anything specific to it on their deferral criteria but Medical Tourism has only become trendy as of late. Amanda Rae

Sorry all. I amended my original post. I cannot remember if Janese used Dr. Lopez or a different surgeon with ALM. I mostly work with Ronda. Amanda Rae

'Cuz loud gas pain sounds sophomorically comical. Amanda Rae

Hooray for you! A thrilling feeling, isn't it? Amanda Rae

I'm still preop but I am scheduled for sleeve surgery with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Osuna on 3/18/13. I hopped around from surgeon to surgeon, mostly in my own head, although I vocalized my flip flopping on here too. I chose Dr. Lopez and Dr. Osuna, through A Lighter Me, (they are spouses) because they operate as a team. I like the idea of having 2 Bariatric surgeons at once. Dr. Lopez specializes in patients with high BMI, patients like me, who carry a greater risk. My sleep apnea is a big concern of mine. http://www.alighterme.com/ I spoke with people, on this forum, on Facebook, and on the phone who are former patients. Also, one of the coordinators, Janese, was sleeved going through ALM b4 becoming a coordinator. The cost played a part too. I have to pay 500 extra b/c of my high BMI unless I can get it down to under 50 by surgery date... And I'm trying. At this time the sleeve is 4500 for a BMI under 50. They have do financing sites on their page too. Others here have posted financing companies they've used as well. I'm paying cash from my 401k. I figure I can use some of my retirement money to ensure I live to see retirement! I hope I'm a good investment! I hope I helped give you some info. Good luck making your choice. There are so many options and just as many people to share their experiences. Amanda Rae

You can request a wheelchair at the airport to get you to and from your plane and connector flights. Many have posted that it made a big difference. Of course we want to walk as much as possible too. Le sigh. It's a judgement call... Amanda Rae

A safe and successful surgery! Please let us know how you fare. Amanda Rae

Don't let it get you down. We all respond to surgery different. Just "listen" to your body and if something seems off then get to the doc ASAP. Otherwise, slow and steady... Happy healthy recovery. Amanda Rae

I share that same worry. I haven't flown since I was 18. I'm pushing for an aisle seat. Plus my mom will be beside me. Amanda Rae

A safe and successful surgery to you! Amanda Rae

Started mine yesterday. BMI is 57. Trying like heck to hit 49. Two Protein shakes to replace Breakfast and lunch. High protein/low carb dinner. 3rd Protein shake if I'm ravenously hungry. I'm using MyFitnessPal to track my meals and progress. Amanda Rae

My mom and I are flying into LAX on 3/14 to visit some friends. We are driving to SAN on 3/17 to meet our TJ ride at 5pm. We're flying out of SAN on 3/22 in the afternoon. Amanda Rae

So I will wave in your general direction! Lol Amanda Rae

Maybe be we will run into each other st the Marriott. Lol Amanda Rae

At Mi Doctor? Amanda Rae

I bought compression socks... Amanda Rae