coolmamma73

hmm, funny, when I first enquired with Ronda from A Lighter Me about having surgery, she pushed all of the Dr's except Dr Garcia and said she would not choose to go with him beucase he was having discord among his staff and was unorganized, etc. Now he is killing patients?? I would definately like to hear from the Dr himself, although we have no way of knowing if he is telling the truth I guess. I am staying with my choice to go with him. Personal stories and knowing people who have actually been with him means more to me than a random post by someone new on these boards

Great to hear! Good luck to u tomorrow, can't wait to hear it was a success!!

I am going with him next month. I did a lot of research on here and online. Search him by name on google and these threads and you will find wonderful reviews. Good luck in your search

I will be there the 3rd. I am leaving the 8th I am going alone. U? Send me a message with your pic, so I can recognize u Where are you flying in from? I am in Chicago

I am at the Mi Hospital. R u staying at the Marriott?

Who is your Dr? I am with Dr Garcia in TJ on the 4th

Have an appt with my PCP next week to get any extra pre op testing done before my trip to Mexico. I know they do blood work and EKG there, but since my Dr knows my health history, he will know if I need anything further to get me prepared! Relieved that he will handle my post op appts as well

Co morbities that the insurance considers such are severe sleep apnea, hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. Most don't consider high cholesterol or joint pain morbities. They are very specific on what they consider these to be. Maybe that's why u were denied? Hope u get it resolved, it's so frustrating I know!!

I have a lower BMI as well and my Dr is on board and doing all my pre op and post op testing. I have health ins but it won't cover the sleeve. Good luck to you

I forgot to mention that you will probably speak with Alma. She is fantastic and so quick to reply to emails.

My deposit with them is $500. I think that is pretty much the standard

I will be there alone let's definitely keep tabs on each other! U can message me as well to chat. I am coming from Chicago. U?

Umm, Hello! I am also on the 4th with Garcia!! YAY!!!!

I agree, what possibly could u defend on drinking soda? Lol there is no benefit that I am aware of. Too much acidity for our small stomach (or anyone's) and full of sugar and or artificial sweetener. Avoid if possible Now, with that said, I will have to have a sip of diet coke every once in a while! Hee hee

I want to be in my own private hotel for recovery and have nice amenities, not in a noisy recovery house with other people. That's my personal preference though every one is different

It's a hard decision Amy! My advice is to search Dr Garcia on this forum and google. Read the reviews, as I did. You will not find a negative comment (or at least I haven't). For me, between the reviews and the cost and the raving reviews on the hospital he uses, I am confident with my choice. I know there are a few really reputable Dr's mentioned on this board, so you will be in good hands either way!! Good luck

How was your experience Angel? Hope all is well and good luck on your journey!!

Me too!!

I have read on another thread that they believe that some of the people who are giving very positive reviews of Mexican surgeons and their procedures are in fact not "real" people at all but those marketing for that particular Dr. I am super nervous now, scheduled with dr Garcia. U guys are real people right?? Lol

I bought this online. It is a shaker with a storage cap for powder and also has a ice pack thingy to keep your shakes cold as u drink. It was like 6 bucks! http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bjb&Product_Code=ffChillShak12oz&Category_Code= Hope this helps

So glad everything went well for you both! good luck on your journey!!

So sorry! Hope things r ok! I am sure you are so bummed, but keep your head up Jesser, I will be at Mi hospital with Garcia on Dec 4th. When will u b there?