coolmamma73

Is that the norm? It seems steep. "/

 

I'm jot trying to sound negative' date=' I'm actually cleared for surgery w Garcia, but for some reason, I'm second guessing my choice. Gah!! I can't even pick out socks!!!![/quote']

 

I don't think that's too many. It only takes 45 min to an hr per surgery, so that's a 6 hour work day. 5 patients a day is not hard to manage. I wouldn't like it if there were more than that though

 

U can call Alma, she will let u know upfront she is easy to talk to. And honestly most all the drs are doing that many in a day.

 

I know Lopez does.

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

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

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

I'm in So. Calif. so I'm driving to the airport. Couldn't really be much easier for me. How are your nerves? Some days I feel like it couldn't come quick enough and other days I get caught up in the "what if's" and "worst case scenario" and start worrying. It has helped to read some of the success stories though' date=' it gets my mind back to the place it needs to be.[/quote']

Most days I am so excited its all I think about! Then I have a day of sheer terror and wondering what I am doing and why can't I do it on my own! Lol it's perfectly normal!!

At least u have your hubby with u to give u support! Mine is supporting me from afar though

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?

My family is 1/2 supportive. I have my hubby' date=' mom and grandmother pro sleeve, and everyone else con. What's funny is the first people to point out I'm fat all the time are the people against me getting the surgery. I have 21 days till I get it done. Its at Good Shepard Hospital in Barrington, IL. I'm 31, about 247lbs and 5'8". I also have three kids, ages 2,2, and 1. I would like to blame them for my weight gain but it's my fault. I'd like to be 155lbs. I'm starting to get really nervous about Dec 3rd. I'm worried that it will hurt, that I'll have all this extra skin and what if I get this done and it doesnt work. I'm glad I found this so I can read what others are posting so I don't feel so alone.[/quote']

I am in Gurnee. I am having mine on Dec 4th

December 4 with Dr. Garcia! Excited, obsessed, nervous....just want to get this done!

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

I'm interested! I was just sleeved on the 8th this is my last night in the hotel I fly back home tomorrow

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

Me too!!

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?

Thank you!

Thanks everyone! I hope I didn't offend anyone by insinuating that u aren't real, lol

I am sure u know what I meant though, u r a fantastic group of supporters