Rox

I read the book on my kindle and was very impressed - I can never know too much when it comes to this surgery. There were things that I learned from the book that weren't anywhere else.

I quit smoking 4 1/2 weeks ago - I was one of those people that was going to smoke on my deathbed. No one else thought I would quit either. My motivation is wanting this sleeve to heal up tight. I didn't want to do anything that interfered with the process.

Sometimes just writing and letting others know of your trials can be cathartic. No one has any idea of how you feel unless you let them know. You don't have to be strong anymore - the people of this forum are well versed on stuffing feelings with food - I am sure some of the Veterans have developed coping mechanisms to deal with their feelings, once you're physically unable to stuff your feelings

I read the book on my kindle and was very impressed - I can never know too much when it comes to this surgery. There were things that I learned from the book that weren't anywhere else.

My surgery is July 30 in Mexicali Mexico - My insurance prohibits coverage on anything to do with weight loss, so i'm self pay. I got to choose the date, I wanted the 26th but I had to go with the dates we could get the dogs&cats boarded. I can't wait!!

I am not stupid - did I do stupid things - yes. Now I know better, and when you know better, you do better. I refuse to beat myself up for the past. I have never eaten because I was hungry - I ate emotionally, and still do. Or I eat because it's there. Believe me, if theres an Edward's frozen pie in the freezer it's mine. Yes, I am a before sleeve. I can understand never cheating, and I hope that I am so terrified of gaining this weight back that I won't cheat. I'm not taking this removal of 85% of my healthy stomach lightly. I am having this surgery in Mexico, and I hope my Dr. is as thorough with post op instruction as the OP's Dr. I wish I could have a Bariatric Bible. I am doing this on my own, but, I have a psychologist, a nutritionist, and support from my immediate family, and this web-site. It took me 10 years to come to this decision, and I will do this for myself - but I will try not to judge others, one thing I learned from al-anon is that you cannot control other people.

OK, I think NtvTxn - is a snob about everything - it's like talking to a reformed smoker, There are some people, that once they are able to control the vice that they lost control of, become holier than though. Have mercy because they don't know how obnoxious they are

I'm right behind you on Tues., and yes, Iam looking forward to it!

I quit smoking 4 1/2 weeks ago - I was one of those people that was going to smoke on my deathbed. No one else thought I would quit either. My motivation is wanting this sleeve to heal up tight. I didn't want to do anything that interfered with the process.

I am going to be on my way to Mexicali, and surgery with Dr. Aceves. That being said, I read part of whatever little dust-up happened over someone coming home un-sleeved. From what I read, this was her own choice.
My choice is to go forward with my trip and I will ask about his complications. There are thousands of threads on these forums and I know (even though I may not have much of a life)that I have not had time to go through all the complications, just as some people do not share their "easy" outcomes - so that others don't get the wrong idea. Could it just be possible that all the people who had complications did not post their outcomes??

Wow! I want this surgery to help my knees not hurt!! If you find what this unusual phenomena is, please post.

I'm right behind you on Tues., and yes, Iam looking forward to it!

Thanks for everyone's input - and thank-you stephanie 1678 for sharing your story. That's what we're all here for.

Thanks for everyone's input - and thank-you stephanie 1678 for sharing your story. That's what we're all here for.

My doctor, had a complication on my surgery day, the patient before me was a super morbidly obese person and she had some problems.. She's fine by the way, but I still had my surgery by a competent doctor whom I trusted, complications happen, chances are they won't happen to you. But this is life and its not prefect and no amount of money or research can change that.
By the way my surgery was in the USA,
This is life! and the benefits far outweighed the risks for me, because I was morbidly obese and would of suffered much more severe complications

I really think that if that worked, it would be all over this forum - losing slow is not the end of the world - you're losing and keeping it off. This is supposed to be a Marathon, not a Sprint

You will be fine! The most dangerous part of your trip will probably be getting through the TSA at the airport!

I am going to be on my way to Mexicali, and surgery with Dr. Aceves. That being said, I read part of whatever little dust-up happened over someone coming home un-sleeved. From what I read, this was her own choice.
My choice is to go forward with my trip and I will ask about his complications. There are thousands of threads on these forums and I know (even though I may not have much of a life)that I have not had time to go through all the complications, just as some people do not share their "easy" outcomes - so that others don't get the wrong idea. Could it just be possible that all the people who had complications did not post their outcomes??

Just keep watching him - actions speak louder than words. However, I would try to talk to him - if he's still neglecting you, you may want to call him on it.

I was not in pain due in part to the morphine and the Lortab. I was not tired because I was not doing much, sleeping as much as possible and occasional walking. I took my time for recovery, never one to waste an opportunity to goldbrick and get sympathy.

Obamacare is nothing like Canadian health care
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also referred to as Obamacare by his rivals and opponents, seems here to stay. Naturally, there has been lots of vigorous debate over whether this particular brand of health-care reform is right for America, but what I have found particularly perplexing is the recurring comparison of Obama’s plan with Canada’s current health-care policies. It has been fun at times to read about the chaos that would be sure to ensue should the U.S. adopt a Canadian model. For instance, there is much hand-wringing about death panels, wait lists, and crushing tax hikes. Conservatives in the U.S. have repeatedly trotted out Canadian native Shona Holmes who, in televised attack ads, shares her cautionary tale of being told to wait six months for treatment for a brain tumor she claims would have killed her. Rather than accept the cruel fate socialized health care had bestowed upon her, she travelled to the U.S. for surgery. (I should mention her sobering account is also apparently a fictional one, as Holmes’ “tumour” was actually a benign cyst and not life-threatening.) Still, it strikes right at the hearts of many Americans who are wary of implementing a Canadian-like health-care system in the US. They really needn’t worry, though, as the Affordable Care Act resembles Canadian health care about as much as Honey Boo Boo resembles Justin Bieber. For starters, it is often characterized as a total restructuring of U.S. health care in the direction of socialized medicine, but this is hardly the case. In reality, Obama’s plan comes down to much-needed insurance reform. Insurance companies will now have baseline standards they must offer in all their policies, for instance. There is also a mandate that everyone gets some type of health care coverage (their choice) or pay a tax penalty. In a nod to the ideals of a free-market system, there will be “health insurance exchanges,” which provide consumers with a transparent means of comparing the available insurance policies. How this keeps getting compared to Canada’s publicly funded, single-payer system is beyond me, as Americans will still be free to choose their insurance providers. This supposed freedom is a recurrent theme in U.S. health-care debates and is often a key criticism of Canadian health care. While the Canadian system is not without its flaws, I would argue there is also a certain amount of liberty in not having to worry about financial ruin from a serious accident or losing coverage after a devastating diagnosis. I can personally attest that the so-called “freedom” to choose one’s own health insurance isn’t all that meets the eye. When I lived in the States, I was “free” to choose whether to pay into coverage provided via my employer, and then given a short list of accepted doctors and hospitals (yes, one had to be careful not to get driven to the wrong ER in an emergency). Likewise, being free of insurance co-pays here in Canada did take some getting used to. I was living here two years before I stopped awkwardly pulling out my wallet at a doctor’s appointment. The ability to choose my own health-care provider seems much more “freeing” than choosing my own insurance provider from a list of companies out to maximize their profits. So, if you’re reading this America, don’t worry. Obamacare is still going to allow you the beloved national pastime of paying insurance companies too much money for sub-par care. Fear not, you’re not getting Canadian health care, though you should be so lucky.
Written by a "crazy lady"

gmanbat - Love your writing, I am choosing to tell most people after the fact, my surgery is Tuesday with a very reputable surgeon in Mexico. The reason I haven't told people before is, this was a tough enough decision in the first place. I got my family on board, but it does not mean that I am completely without fear. My husband has reminded me several times that I do not have to do this. I can change my mind anytime. Right now, I am going back and forth between fear of doing this, and fear of NOT doing this.
But once it's done I will tell everyone!!

I am also leaving for San Diego in the a.m. for tuesday surgery. I'll be home Saturday, so any questions - i'll answer on the blog I intend to write about the experience!!

I am also leaving for San Diego in the a.m. for tuesday surgery. I'll be home Saturday, so any questions - i'll answer on the blog I intend to write about the experience!!