rosemaryb

I'm so tired of being on the fence about having surgery. I've been going through all the steps, appointments and requirements for the last 6 months. I already have a surgery date the end of July. But for some reason, I am so afraid of going through with the surgery. It's something I've researched for several years. And I keep telling myself I should try to lose the weight on my own with diet and exercise. But with every attempt to lose weight, I just continue to fail. What finally pushed you over the edge? I need a push!

Amazing! What a transformation!

You look BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks for sharing. I like the concept swimming with the stream because that is so true. I feel like every attempt has been up stream with little results.

Thank you for responses! I'm ready to move forward in the right direction!

Why do I keep trying to do this on my own without surgery? I have been a professional dieter for over 20 years. Up and down. Up and down. I've gotten to the point where I don't want to try it on my own anymore because I know that I won't be successful and lose anything significant. I'm about 80-100 pounds overweight and I just need to do it! My insurance won't cover any type of WLS so I guess that keeps holding me back. Plus, I guess in the back of my head I'm afraid I will fail at this too. Thoughts? I need to do this. I feel like I've wasted 20 years trying to make this work. Thanks:)

Thank you! Actually had a consult with him today. He walked in wearing shorts and tennis shoes. Looked at my 20 pages of paperwork and said, "do you have any questions for me?" Never once asked me one question! Had to pay $170 for his "consult" which lasted about 10 minutes. Ridiculous!! So not impressed. Waste of my time and money!

Comments and opinions on Dr Barker? I have heard positives and negatives. What are your feelings? I am self pay.

Anyone going to Mexico with this group?

Good luck! Thinking of you!

Thanks for your responses! I appreciate them. I will keep you posted on my decision!

Hello OCC Ladies. I've been researching doctors for almost a year. I've now saved up enough money to pay for the procedure in full and I'm wanting to book a day and follow through with it! I'm a teacher and would like to do this early June when school is out. I actually called a local surgeon this week to see what he charges for self-pay. He's about double what Dr Ortiz charges. Any thoughts? I am ready to do this! But for some reason, I am a big chicken!

Researching Dr Ortiz and Dr Aceves. Both look like good options but I continue to scare myself out of committing to one. I've been saving up money for over a year and have enough to pay for the surgery in full, so I'm ready to set a date and move forward! Thanks for the detailed posts!

Thanks for the detailed posts. I have been researching for almost a year.

Thanks for the detailed post!