JenVSG2013

I am doing great too - have/had acid but I think I got it all under control now. I am almost 4 weeks post op - September 10th!

Hi Charlie,

I am down! I would LOVE to find a local support group! Would rather not do on work week because traffic is a BEAR. How do the weekends work for the support group?

Thanks,

Jen

I wrote about my experiences' date=' you can find it here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/90298-made-it-to-tijuana-surgery-tomorrow-with-dr-illan-at-florence-hospital/#entry942885

Of course I wrote all of that on the fly, so if you have any more specific questions I'm happy to answer them. That should give you a rough idea of what to expect though. I didn't really find anything similar before surgery and had no idea what I was getting into, so I hope you find this helpful!

Hi supbanana

What a great review. Loved it! I went with different Dr but I think you will others with your great feedback!

Hi everyone,

Do I need to bring ext. Cord with me for my heating pad?

Thanks!

Hey Stephanie! I have seen you on the boards... you got this! U know deep down you want this. You are in great hands!! Fear should occur - it is the unknown - but calm down.. breathe.... and get your butt back in there tomorrow. You have wanted this for awhile!! Get it girl! Love from NC.

I am August 10th with Dr. Alvarez! I have also starting the prep and purchased my baby spoons, sippy cups, and sample of Protein Shakes. I also got a magic bullet and tried it today with Jay chocolate Protein powder...not bad, not bad...! I am in Charlotte, NC!

I am in Charlotte. Going to Dr. Alvarez august 10th!

Went and saw Dr Davis at Carmel medical! She was totally onboard! Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!

I am going to Dr. Alvarez....august 10th

HI!

I so took your advice and called the office. Dr. Kaiser isn't taking on any new patients but I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Davis who works in the same office and she told me that she works with WLS patients too! Looks like I may have found someone. I have appointment with her July! I am super happy!!!!! Thank you!

HI everyone,

I am in Charlotte, NC. I need to find a PCP that will take me on as a patient and will do my labs.

Met with my PCP last night and she was not on board.

PLEASE HELP! I know someone out there is in Charlotte NC or near by and has had surgery in Mexico and has a PCP - please don't keep it a secret!

Thank you!!!!!

Surgery date: August 10th with Dr. Alvarez

We have insurance at work but bmi was not over 40 for 2 years but had bmi of 39. I am not going to waste any more time.... denied twice. This was my sign.....