amys

My name is amy, and im a gum swallower:) hahaha but no really I never realized I did it til I was chewing some pre op and all the sudden it was gone, whoops..guess no gum for me

I had surgery in the US, my gallbladder removed, a sweet $40,000 bill is what I ended up with having no insurance. I puked and pissed the bed and on the floor, the nurse "couldn't feel any wetness" so she didn't change the bedding, and wiped my pee up with a papertowel. So in my opinion, US hospitals aren't that great and are by no means clean. So for those of you high and mighty folks who no way would go to mexico, maybe u need to look a little closer at what goes on here, its not so perfect

I spent so many years hating how I looked in dresses so I just never wore them. I didn't even like wearing bridesmaid dresses, and I wore pants to prom. For the first time ever I actually love how I look in a dress and I can not WAIT to wear this outfit out this weekend. Everyone here has always been so supportive of me so I wanted to share these photos.
Anyone out there on the fence about this surgery, all I can say is it is the BEST THING I EVER DID for myself.

No, you will be just fine, just use a tampon

I used mexico bariatric center, and had dr, cabrera and valenzula. Surgery at mi doctor. I stayed at the marriot the nights I wasn't in the hospital..sooo nice! I flew home on the 6th day. I didn't have a passport, just my id and birth certificate and was fine. What you need to do is decide on what company and doctor you want to go through. I think there is 4 or 5 , mexico bariatric center, ready 4 change, a lighter me are a few. You will have a coordinator that helps you through ever step of the process. Just make sure you go to a hospital,not a clinic! I would go back to mexico for any surgery.

How I did it, was fill out my contact info on the website, then the coorinator will email u. Then u pay your deposit to save your date, mine was 750 but ive read some is 500, then pay the rest when u actually get there by cashiers check. You just have to ask if its a hospital. I've heard not so good things about jerusalem hospital and dr almanza, you want to find a doctor who isn't doing a ton of surgeries per day. Also u need to ask alot of questions and do research.

I am going to dr. Cabrera. I love love love his coordinator christy. She has made me feel so comfortable. Also doctor cabrera doesn't do as many surgeries in one day like some of the other doctors, I definatly like that. Good luck!

I went by myself and im actually glad, then I didn't feel like I had to worry about anyone or entertain anyone. Also I think it made my recovery better because I had to do things on my own. Also I was sooo anxious to fly since I hadn't before. I took a chill pill. I was so afraid the seatbelt wouldn't fit,well I was fine, til the last plane on my way home. It wouldn't fit, I was mortified! I quietly ask the flight attendent and she brought me an extender sort of secretively so I didn't get embarrassed.

I love love love dr cabrera and valenzuela!!

You look amazing!

I had surgery in the US, my gallbladder removed, a sweet $40,000 bill is what I ended up with having no insurance. I puked and pissed the bed and on the floor, the nurse "couldn't feel any wetness" so she didn't change the bedding, and wiped my pee up with a papertowel. So in my opinion, US hospitals aren't that great and are by no means clean. So for those of you high and mighty folks who no way would go to mexico, maybe u need to look a little closer at what goes on here, its not so perfect

I made it!! The Marriott is so nice! Ready to get on with this haha

Im at the airport, so scared, I've taken an ativan and 3 dramamine, let's hope I do ok!

Im sure they take a sneak peak for educational purposes haha

I found mine at walmart:)

I had surgery in the US, my gallbladder removed, a sweet $40,000 bill is what I ended up with having no insurance. I puked and pissed the bed and on the floor, the nurse "couldn't feel any wetness" so she didn't change the bedding, and wiped my pee up with a papertowel. So in my opinion, US hospitals aren't that great and are by no means clean. So for those of you high and mighty folks who no way would go to mexico, maybe u need to look a little closer at what goes on here, its not so perfect

Wow! Judgemental much?

Wow! Judgemental much?

I'm done. You just HAVE to be right don't you? Or maybe you were her nurse. She wasn't going to aspirate, her freaking throat was dry. I came to this site for help and support during my surgery process. All I've found is:
1. People who like to complain. A LOT.
2. People who still want to have their cake and eat it too. Good god. If I see one more post about being 5 weeks out and wanting alcohol!
3. Debbie Downers and Negative Nancies. Get over yourself. Everyone has bad days. Your horror stories are not even told to educate, rather scare people. Want sympathy? Look it up in the dictionary.
4. High and mighty 'Veterans' with flippant responses.
NurseGrace, no one was attacking you personally on your I'm sure 'fabulous' bedside manner. I'm a teacher. You don't think people attack my profession constantly?! I ignore it and take the constructive criticism to improve my self. One teacher at a time.
I cannot stand this bickering and blatant disrespect people have for each other on here just because you sit behind a computer. I will go through this silently or find some other support. Good luck to you that really want to change their lives. Those who wanted a quick fix? Shame on you.

I had surgery in the US, my gallbladder removed, a sweet $40,000 bill is what I ended up with having no insurance. I puked and pissed the bed and on the floor, the nurse "couldn't feel any wetness" so she didn't change the bedding, and wiped my pee up with a papertowel. So in my opinion, US hospitals aren't that great and are by no means clean. So for those of you high and mighty folks who no way would go to mexico, maybe u need to look a little closer at what goes on here, its not so perfect

I had surgery in the US, my gallbladder removed, a sweet $40,000 bill is what I ended up with having no insurance. I puked and pissed the bed and on the floor, the nurse "couldn't feel any wetness" so she didn't change the bedding, and wiped my pee up with a papertowel. So in my opinion, US hospitals aren't that great and are by no means clean. So for those of you high and mighty folks who no way would go to mexico, maybe u need to look a little closer at what goes on here, its not so perfect

Man im gonna be using this excuse for months,maybe years!