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Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
OK I have a dental check (no one told me about that) to make sure I could chew my food sufficiently. Blood has been drawn and I am waiting for the NUT, oh and paperwork is complete. I am going to get my teeth cleaned and my chip fixed while I am here. I never find time for the dentist at home. The new me is starting! Mary -
Insurance doesn't cover WLS :( Now what?
zoekids replied to Mommyto3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am going to OCC in TJ, Mexico. It is an international center of excellence. I am going because even though my insurance does pay for it, I don't qualify in the United States because my BMI is still too low. I am obese baby, isn't that enough .... Mary -
you need to be eating Protein first, then vegies, then fruit according to every book, post that I have been reading. Change your soft foods to protein based or at the minimum vegie based. Mary
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I ordered the sample packet of unjury. I have tried the chicken and unflavored yet, but I like the chocolate and vanilla. The strawberry not so much. Mary
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Jealous!!! CONGRATS
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am at the hotel and chicken broth has been ordered. BTW, you can't buy water at the San Diego hotel near the baggage area. I was thirsty on my drive, wishing I had bought another bottle at LAX. Mary -
Would U Do It With Bmi Of 38?
zoekids replied to NurseMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a Bmi of 32 and I am doing it. I kept fighting a losing battle because I couldn't lose and keep it off. Do it for your long term health Mary -
Living in Post Op Hell
zoekids replied to princesstia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Ok, I am in SD waiting for my shuttle person from OCC. how long before I call. Yeah I not ompatient -
I read on another thread to make sure your Vitamin D levels are sufficient
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Getting Sleeved 1-29-13
zoekids replied to xveronerox's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Add me to the 1/29/2013 surgery date, I am at the LAx airport on my way to San Diego, then TJ -
Wow great visual
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Just received a verbal beating...
zoekids replied to HoosierGirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Oh, I am sorry you are going through this. Remember her reaction is because she loves you, she is not as educated about the surgery or the MX practitioners. I had a similar reaction from my dog club friends. In the end, they will support me. They just are afraid for me. Mary -
Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Well, I am on my layover in LAX. I called my credit card company lies letting them know I will be in Mexico. I also found out why my layover is so long, the 3 flights before mine have all been over booked. I had a heck of time getting to sleep last night ... can you say excited, nervous, anxious. And, not being able to eat in the airport has been a killer. I am hungry, and yes I have an injury shake. I sure can't wait until that hunger hormone has been removed from my body. Mary -
Very cool
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
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Awesome
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5'5" Women....what is your goal weight or size?
zoekids replied to VSGRachel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5'5" 1/2 and my goal is 135 Mary -
Why in the world would they keep this hidden? Mary
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Super Low Complication Rates Red Flag?
zoekids replied to almosthome's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I know I have mentioned this before that my brother, who is Dr., had his VSG done in Mexico. He had complications (leak) post-surgery. IMO and his wife's too, he probably caused it because he lifted his carry on bags and put them in the overhead without thinking on his way home. Yes, we all know that is a big no no. But, I doubt he participated on a forum like this before hand. Anyhow, he said that after his surgery, his hospital looked in offering some blanket rate on these types of surgeries. What he found is that the complication rates (even in the US) are lower than reality as they only use the stats for a set time limit. I think he said a month post surgery. But, that with this surgery complications really should be evaluated at a 6 month period. He said at the 6 month period it is more like a 90% success rate without complications. Two plus years out he is glad he did it, even though he went through hell for about 6-8 weeks after the surgery. He is healthier than he has been in years. And, he did not discourage me at all from doing it. He just gave me a broader more accurate set of facts for which I could base my decision. Mary -
Dr. Ariel Ortiz - recent surgery check in!
zoekids replied to SoCalDixieGal's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Ditto. I emailed them and they were really fast at getting back with me. I had a call within 1 hour from Carolyn and they emailed me the prices. Mary -
Surgery in the morning!
zoekids replied to vols fan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Luck, I fly out tomorrow morning to MX to have mine done on Tuesday. It is just hitting me that this is really going to happen. Mary