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Hello neighbor, I ' m still on my 6 mos diet per my insurance , probably in Feb 15 I would love to know more keep in touch

It went great! They take such great care of you at Florence Hospital during and after. I must say the first night was a total nightmare but the following days were alright. I'm feeling good just miss food so much haha. I would choose Dr. Garcia all over again if I had to. His team was amazing!

Unjury is really good-I ordered it from their website-it for real tastes like milkshake and they have unflavored Protein Powder that mixed in well some turkey chili I made. I just got a few samples due to just what you said that taste changes. I'm not buying anything right now. It may take me awhile to get the surgery-my insurance has a 6 month supervised diet period:( I'm trying to stay positive and just do all the research I can! Since you are getting yours done in Dec I can support you with you journey with encouragement while I also learn!!!

You are much further along than me! That's awesome!!! I am waiting to do the initial intake and hear from the surgery center (they told me they received my paperwork!) I'm also in therapy for things that have definitely contributed to all this weight. I too have had problems with fibroids and infertility (not a problem anymore since I'm single) but I love your advice about the Protein shakes! I just got some Unjury sample packets. They taste good....but not sure how they would be after the surgery!!! Did U tell anyone about your surgery? Only my mother knows what I'm trying to do.

You are my inspiration! When is your date? A woman I worked with got her procedure done in Mexico and looks amazing!! When you know...you just know! Only you can decide what's best and that's how I feel. It's my body...no one else has a clue what pain I go through! My hats off to u! I can't wait to get to that point!

I am going to see DR E Ortiz November 6 it looks like

Morning!
No Maam!
You only go to Mexico ONCE. There are some things that you need to do here such as a low-no carb diet followed by liquids a day or two BEFORE your surgery. Once you get to Mexico they will do all your pre-op the day before your surgery including x-rays, tests, etc. Before you return home the Doctor will send you with EVERYTHING you will need in order to receive any follow-up care. Your stay will be for 5 nights 6 days in Mexico

I'm early on in my journey too-I sent in my paperwork to the surgeon along with my PCP referral. One of the forms gave space to list all things you've tried in the past. I laughed cause I needed another form! I hear drs all the time trying to persuade other avenues....in some aspects it makes sense-for some the more sick we get...the more money for them. I also watch my father-never had diabetes or heart disease but he's had two knee replacements and arthritis on his spine. I have the start of arthritis in my knees so I see myself in him years later.

Back in 2011, I had decided to get the lap band. I did all this research had discovered I didn't think it would be for me. My weight continued to go up and down as I tried again on my own. I've been overweight my whole life with a few spirts of weight loss by torture. My PCP told me to look into the sleeve...I'm loved what I read and researched. I'm starting my journey now. I'm sooo tired of being in pain and uncomfortable all the time. I would love to cross my legs or know what it's like to shop in a smaller size store. But mostly I would love to not have the worry of diabetes that runs so rampant in my family or heart disease in which all of my 6 uncles, grandparents have died from. Along with the congestive heart failure that took the lives of 5 aunts and 3 cousins. I'm very tired of attending funerals and gave me a realistic perspective that if I keep going this track I would be attending my own.

If you had surgery in Mexico I would like to know what doctor did you use and how much did it cost?
Also if your surgery put sutures over the staples to make sure it doesn't leak?
Would you rate your overall exsperiance 0 being very bad to 10 being very good. I ask because today is the day that I make my choice and pay my deposit. Thank you all This site is great! I'm learning so much and I thank you for that

You will be in very good hands! The first few hours after surgery I felt like crap, but then started moving around and it passed quickly. Just don't psych yourself out, I have a bad habit of doing that. Just remember what you are there for, take a deep breath, say a prayer, and think about the rest of your life.

Dr. Fernando Garcia is the doctor you should use. Between me and a friend we have referred 10 people to him in the last 15 months, all have had wonderful success and no complications. My surgery was 07/03/13 and I have lost 124 pounds, 1 pound to go. He, his assistants, the nurses, and everyone associated with him were, and have been, wonderful. I recommend him to everyone.

What flavor do you get in the total lean? I have been drinking the Premier Protein shakes! Loved them before surgery , now they make me sick to my stomach. Do you prefer the liquid or the powder ?

Hello, I live in Casselberry I'm on my journey with Orlando Health

I can relate but now that I am on the other side as they say I can see how much this is all worth it! Going to Mexico has its own concerns and I cannot speak to that as my surgery was here in the US. BUT with that said I can tell you I have done tons of research and read ALL the posts here on this site. I truly think that there are good surgeons in Mexico, and for those that cannot pay the huge medical fees charged here in the US, I am soooo thankful that the Mexico self pay option is exactly that, an option! I am extremely close to both my daughters and I cannot imagine life without them. If I did not think Dr. A. Ortiz was a safe option I would certainly be holding them back. It will all go splendidly well and we can all be on the losers bench in January!

Yes, it will be good to meet up with you. I had the Sleeve surgery over 3 months ago and my daughters are also going with the sleeve procedure. We will be in the hotel the night of the 7th. When we get closer to that date I will get back in touch with you and we can set up a place and time to meet.

I am starting to get really nervous. I think about the "what ifs" a lot because I have two small children. I'm really scared of something going wrong. But I know this is for the best and its going to help be live a longer healthier life.

Mexico was even better than my insurance would have been even if it did cover bariatric surgery. I have a $7500 deductible on my insurance. My surgery in Mexico INCLUDING airfare for 2 people and all my meds to take home, food for my husband and tips for transportation, etc ended up being $5000. The care I received was top notch! I don't regret it for a minute!

My 2 daughters are scheduled for surgery Dec 8th but with dr. A Ortiz. They will be in the Marriott though. I think everyone stays there regardless which dr selected. I will be traveling with them.

I'm going to see him exactly a month before you. I'm getting sleeved nov 6. I will post my experience after.

Hello! I was originally with Dr. Beltre in Altamonte Springs www.saynotoobesity.com who was going to do my sleeve, but when my insurance (Cigna) denied it and Denied it again after the first appeal, I took my friend advice and booked with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana Mexico! Dr. Beltre is very good and he has excellent bedside manners. He completed a minor procedure on my back and my war wound healed beautiful without any issues! I would prefer him. I also live near Oviedo and Casselberry area. Hope this helps

I'm headed to see Dr. Garcia today!!!! I'm praying my experience is in line with the ones I've read so far.

I Hi there. I am one week post op with Dr Garcia. I must say my experience was nothing but pleasant. I'm feeling great and am surprised how good I felt a few hours after.the surgery I was up and walking within hours. The staff at the hospital is very attentive and helpful. I was extremely nervous and felt at ease after I saw how clean and professional Florence Hospital is. I was with two other ladies that were using Dr Garcia as well and from what I saw they were recovering just as well. One the ladies I had with me brought her husband who is a nurse and he commented oh how the attentive the nurses were checking on you every two hours. We all left with a package outlining exactly what our post op journey should look like for the next 6 months. I would highly recommend Dr Garcia. I also appreciated that he does a very limited number of surgeries in one day giving you exactly the type of attention you need. Hope this helps!

Ok, so I've done all my research and it's down to these 2 doctors in Tijuana.< /p>
I'm reaching out to you guys, if there is anything you know negative or positive, please share....
I am trying to schedule my surgery end of November.

Folks who elect to have surgery in the US have bad experiences too, they just don't make the news. Just sayin'