serenity1959

I am scheduled for August 9th can't wait to start my journey and get myself healthy again. Best of luck to everyone.

My dates 8/6 and I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life. By the way I'm sandy and glad to know there's other people having the sleeve done in Aug.

My date is aug 5th! I only have a one week pre-op diet(whew) I am going on vacation for a week tonight and am going to be good but will prob have a couple food funerals to get it out of my system. I am active on a regular basis, and we are going to kayak our hearts out this next week!! Because I have a feeling it will be awhile before I feel like getting in one.

I finally have my surgery date (8/14) and I am beyond excited. Looking for some sleeve buddies to go through this process with. I have been making changes already and so far so good. I have increased my activity level and stopped drinking Diet Dr Pepper, which was a huge change for me. What is everyone else doing to prepare? Does anyone who is post op have any helpful tips for things to have on hand after surgery?

(Raises hand) Me, me! I am having surgery August 5th. It can't get here soon enough.

I'll be having surgery with Dr. Aceves on the 5th.

I'll be having surgery with Dr. Aceves on the 5th.

(Raises hand) Me, me! I am having surgery August 5th. It can't get here soon enough.

Karma is a beautiful thing. :wub:

This is beyond sad, as overweight women (I've experienced this and have seen it with many others) we cling on to anyone that shows us any type of attention because attention for us is rare. In countries like New Zealand, Australia and the US overweight women aren't considered attractive where as in places like the Caribbean and Latin American overweight women are admired.
I can see how being shown all this attention would cloud someone's judgement if they aren't use to getting that type of attention before.
When your self-esteem is low, it's easy to give up the booty to the first "I love you" that you hear.
As someone that lived in different parts of the world, I've seen over and over again where local men who "hype" foreign women up just to get some booty knowing that in a week or two they'll never have to see that female ever again.
I feel really bad for the OP, for all we know she and her family could be in serious danger. She's dealing with people who obviously have money and power in a foreign country and would do anything to protect their reputation. They have all her information and I can bet my life she knows nothing about this doctor other than his name and what his sex is like....This is some serious ****.
No one in their right mind would do anything like this. There's a reason to her madness I'm sure. I think she needs to just stay off the net for a while and change her name and protect her womanhood a lil better next time.

Not talking about any " flirty Latin" he was her attending Physician entering her hotel room.. Alone, and preying on whomever takes his bait. It's the perfect meat shop for the WOMANIZER.
I considered Dr Garcia an excellent Dr, but if he condones this behavior then I've changed my mind. Simple deduction.

Doc Luna needs to be saved from himself. One of his conquests could go all fatal attraction on him and turn the rooster into a hen. Boyfriends and husbands could also wreck the party.

Janice, you are mistaken. Sexual abuse is still abuse if the victim was not of sound mind for mental or physical reasons. Authority figures (teachers, doctors, psychiatrists, bosses, etc. are forbidden to have a sexual relationship with those under their care/authority. Like having sex with someone too drunk to make w coherent decision, it's morally, ethically and sometimes legally wrong. It does not diminish the harm done to you. It's not a contest to see who was wronged the most.
Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

When will you be having yours? Oh, August 5th I see. I will be having mine July 25th.

Amy, sounds like you made a great choice for your surgeon. I will be having my surgery with Dr. Aceves, but I also strongly considered Dr. Alvarez. They are both wonderful doctors.

I am keeping my surgery partially secret. My DH knows, my in-laws will be told AFTER the surgery (because I am going to Mexico and I don't want to "hear it" beforehand), my kids know and my close friends know. However, I do not think it is my coworkers' business. It will tick me off to be told that I am "taking the easy way out." I don't want to hear about my decision on where to have my surgery, either. I have to be professional at the office and that can be hard to do when you are seriously **ssed off at folks spouting critical nonsense when they don't know what they are talking about.

Im going to answer this a bit differet.
Tip for good or extrordinary service.
Tip the same as you would in USA or Canada.
Dont worry what the wage in MX is... tip accordingly.
As one poster said... she tipped a kid a Walmart a buck.
Did it break her... probably not.
Was it more than usual... yup
But you wouldnt get a kid in North America to bag your groceries and accept a 10 cent tip. Your tires would be slashed b4 you got to your car. lol
Tip what you can afford. Tip what you are accustomed to.
Thats my answer.
And if anyone wants to tip me for my thoughts... I will send you a link to my PayPal account. hahaha

Nursegrace, flying out of the country is not the problem. There are many excellent surgeons in other countries. In fact, I chose Dr Aceves because I trust him more than any other surgeon here in the U.S. With a budget of $20K I could have chosen anyone, but the technique of some surgeons in the US had me running scared.
Do your homework, and don't look for a bargain or assume just because a surgeon is expensive that he is good. For Mexican and American doctors alike, do your research and make sure he is experienced and has a great track record (as close to 0% leak rate as you can get, etc). The more sleeves he has done, the fewer complications are likely to result from the surgery.

Complications are rare, people who post on forums are a vocal minority.

Yes there are risks with all surgeries. There are going to be a ton of people that have something occur....however there are also a ton more people that don't have any. I guess you got to ask yourself.... Are the benefits of the surgery able to outweigh the risks? I had my surgery...complication free, and was out of the house and playing at the park with my kids after four days. I still had regrets in the months to come while I had to adjust to my new way of life....a strong case of buyers remorse. However I am now closing in on two years later and I can say without a doubt this surgery was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my self and my family! I would do it all over again..and again and again if I had to! I am the happiest I have ever been in my adult life. Good luck! I hope you have a safe trip...and a fast recovery!

Wow! What Gman said.

I honestly do not believe there is any such sign. I have been to TJ over 5x in the past few years and have never seen such a thing. Our state department would not allow that type of fear mongering against a country who we do trade with.
*smh*