melshell1

So happy for you. I am 2 1/2 months out and down 50 lbs. Dr. Perez did great work.
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I was sleved with Dr.Perez on 12/15 and could not have been happier with the expereence. I am down 35 lbs and have had zero problems. I also went through alma at Ready 4 a Change and had no problems other than i was confused on who handled some of the details (Drivers,Hotel, ect..). If you want to talk to me PM you number and I will be happy to chat about the experence.
I do not understand why anyone would want to go to a border town when they can lay on a beach on Cancun.

Dr Perez gave me all the info but I had already read Dr.alverez book which had a more conservative approach. ( available on amazon). I have not need Ed any follow but have his email if needed.
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Doing great. Weighted in yesterday and doing 25 lbs. that includes one week pre op diet and one week post op. hardest part is remembering to eat...have not been hungry at all.
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Surgery was on Saturday and I Just wanted to check in and tell you how I was doing. Everything went perfectly, I could not be happier with my choice. Dr.Perez and his team was absolutely wonderful and I can not image why anyone would not pick Cancun over a boarder town.
I will give you guys more details when I get back. Right now I am sitting under a cabana, drinking Gatorade , and watching the waves.
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Surgery was on Saturday and I Just wanted to check in and tell you how I was doing. Everything went perfectly, I could not be happier with my choice. Dr.Perez and his team was absolutely wonderful and I can not image why anyone would not pick Cancun over a boarder town.
I will give you guys more details when I get back. Right now I am sitting under a cabana, drinking Gatorade , and watching the waves.
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I just told my PCP Monday and I literally cried when she said she would support me. She ran a crap load of blood work and gave me per-op diet tips to shrink my liver. I had already decided that I was going to go to another Dr if she was not going to support me. My plan was to call the bariatric group in town and ask what doctor frequently send them patients.
I will tell you she was a little taken bake with how inexpensive the surgery was in Mexico by had not problem with it.
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I can so relate. When I see the weight people loose with the sleeve, I think "Do I know how be that thin?" It sounds silly but when you have been fat your entire adult life you get used to that look in people eyes. That look that they assume you are stupid, crazy, or just plain lazy.
I am having my surgery in December and told my 11 year old son today. As we talked, I sipped on a Protein shake and he ate a kids meal (that is more food than I can ever eat again.) I couldn't help to think how my surgery will affect him.
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I've been writing about my journey every Sunday for the past year and have so appreciated all the support on this forum....it's truly an amazing resource and I have turned to it several times a week for the last year.
I am now just starting my year 2 as MFFS (MY Formerly Fat Self) and have decided to stop writing my Sunday blog as of the end of this year; I am at my goal weight and although I may check in from time to time, I think I have written enough about how this has worked (at least for me).
But it's been a wonderful success story, especially since I am almost 60 years old and did this while living and traveling in many different countries and cities.
For those just starting out, especially if you are in your 50's, take a look; I hope you will find it inspirational. For those who missed this on my blog last week, well, here are two passport photos taken a year apart!
It's been a great ride and hope you can join me for the last few weeks.

A belt. And not one I found by looking at which one hung the lowest on the display rack.