mcranberry518

What a very tough call.
I am not a parent, so I wouldn't even dream of adding anything on the pros and cons side of this. Nor have I been to Mexico - which is truly the information you're after.
What I will say though, as an adult that was fat all the way through my adolescence ...
What progressive parents you are for avidly exploring all the options. I commend you for being so open-minded.
I spoke about weight loss surgery to my mother when I was 14 ish.. She laughed me out of the room with a sneer of derision.
How totally different my life would have been if I had not had to endure the years of heartache that my weight had caused.
The smashed self-esteem, the mocking, the insecurity, the skewed perception of relationships, my inferiority complex. It goes on and on... and it impacted upon EVERYTHING which then in turn, hugely influenced my adulthood.
I hope you get all the information you can and for it to be quality information - without judgement or derision.
My thoughts are with you and your daughter and wish you all the best of luck -in whatever you decide.

I think Dr.aceves has a youtube channel where he talks about sleeving his niece @ 12.
I think you're being a great mom.

I had my surgery July 26th. It went great. No complications any my surgeon said everything went perfectly. My surgery was scheduled for 1:30pm but I went under more like 4pm. I didn't get into my room until 8pm or so and I pretty much was out of it until the next day. I had a really had time shaking off the anesthesia and couldn't get my fluids in so they kept me 3 nights instead of 2. But, the second day was so much better. Once I got home, I recovered fast. No issues so far and I am 11 weeks out today.
Good Luck with your surgery and please feel free to ask me any questions that come up. Sometimes I get better answers on here than from my surgeon.

Lorie I live in Cranberry Twp and am having mine done by Dr. Eid at Magee on Oct 24. How long ago did you have your surgery? How did it go?

I live right outside Pittsburgh in West Mifflin, PA. Right by Kennywood Park if you have heard of it. Allegheny County. Good to see some other PA folks on here.

I am may 11th in Pittsburgh pa with dr eid? anyone with me??

Got a call from mine as well today, October 24!

Dr George Eid in Pittsburgh pa

Im in Pittsburgh. I'm having surgery 3/14 at Magee by Dr. Eid. Woooo!!!!