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I did have my surgery in Mexico. One of the best decision that I have ever made in my life. Went from a size 18/16 pant and XL shirt to a size 12 pant and M/L shirt in just 3 months!

I tried to use mine. I had quite a bit on my flex account Visa also. However, my coordinator tried to run it through and it didn't accept it. I ended up having to pay out of pocket and used my flex benefit card towards my medical supplies and Vitamins, etc. after surgery. You should still try and see if it works for you. Good luck!

Great post! You hit that dead on!!

You will be so blessed for this generousity! What a wonderful thing to do for someone!

Yes. My sleeve's name is Ki Ki and she is definitely a DIVA!

Hello! I am living in Kentucky too! I love your determination. It will get you very far in this journey. I just had my surgery on Monday so I'm 6 days post op. We should exchange emails or something. I can never have enough sleeve buddies. Where in Kentucky do you live? I'm in Louisville!

I just came back from Tijuana. I went alone and got sleeved on Monday. It was not scary at all. Don't believe all the stories that you hear about Tijuana. Tijuana in this day and time is nothing like it used to be years ago. I even went with some some surgery buddies that I met at the Marriott to the Walmart and got some things. We walked, it was beautiful weather there 74 degrees and sunny. You will be surprised that you worried for nothing once you get there. Good luck with your surgery! You'll do fine!

Has anyone seen the State Dept's Tavel warning to Tijuana? I'm not sure if this is recent or if there is cause for concern. Any thoughts?

I am at the Marriott scheduled for surgery tomorrow!

Amen!!!

I would love to know more about it. Message me the info please. Thanks!

I also have gas x strips on my list, listerine strips, slip on slippers and a zip up gown for comfort. I am going shopping with my list tomorrow. My surgery is Aug 4th and I am so excited to start packing!!

We just might be traveling in the same shuttle heading to the Marriott and the hospital in the morning! Wouldn't that be awesome!

That's sounds really good! Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to trying this post op.

Yes. I should arrive at the Marriott on Sun. the 4th after the driver picks me up at the San Diego airport. I am so ready to do this!

I've already started my pre op diet too. My surgery is on Aug 5th with Dr. Diaz at Mi Doctor. The headaches are awful! If they get too bad I end up going to bed early so I won't have to deal. The shakes aren't so bad though I am using Premier Protein (chocolate). They taste pretty good. I just hope I dont have a problem with them post surgery cause I would like to keep using the same shakes if possible. Especially since they have 30gm of protein!!

Good luck!! I started mine yesterday. It wasn't so bad. Just stay hydrated. It helps!

I will be sleeved August 4th!!! Come on new life!!

Very informative! Thank you!

I am so ready too! Wish I could just get it over with already! Are you going to be at MiDoctor and the Marriott?

I will be at MiDoctor with Dr. Diaz on Aug. 5th. Maybe we will see each other and become walking buddies to help get rid of that gas. That would be so cool

Good luck!! I pray everything goes well for you.

I am a patient of Dr. Diaz and am getting this procedure done in Aug. I would be happy to tell you more about it if you want to Facebook me at tmaygraves@gmail.com.

Awesome!!! Congrats!

Congrats on what seems like such a successful surgery!! I only hope mine goes as well. I go in Aug for the single incision sleeve in TJ Mexico. Was yours the SILS? I wish you a quick and easy recovery. Thanks for sharing!

I am also concidering the single incision with Dr. Diaz. Have you found out any information on this doctor that is positive? I have seen information about other Dr. on forum except for him so far.