Pattie1966

I was sleeved in Mexico on 9/13 with Dr Fernando Garcia in Mexico. All my paperwork was in English and I knew going in if my Bmi was over 50 it would be an extra $500 and if I had a hernia it would be another $500. Well I had neither happen, thank goodness. Also I had a bad cough and cold when I got to Mexico and while I was in the hospital they gave me breathing treatments every 6 hours and they never charged me a penny extra for them. I figured I would get a huge bill for them but they sent me a statement saying I was paid in full.

I had surgery in TJ on Friday. I brought $100 with me in $5, $10 and $1's to tip at the hotel and airport. Other than that I didn't spend a dime.

Wowzers, hope you feel better soon! Keep us informed on doctor comments/orders if you don't mind!

Please keep us informed on how you are feeling and what they determine. I get dizzy all the time still at 5 months out (getting 8-10 glasses of Water a day) and 80-100 grams of Protein daily. My BP is always about the same as it used to be.
I hope you are feeling better soon! Good luck lady

I was sleeved on 9/13/13. It was 2 months ago yesterday and I'm down 55 lbs. I've had a couple stalls, one at 3 weeks and another at 7 weeks but I pushed through them. Overall between the surgery and the recovery this has been so easy. I couldn't be any happier with my decision to do this for myself. I feel amazing already and have 95 lbs to go but I know I can do this. I've gone from 3x pants to 1x and 5x shirts to 2x. Next clothing I buy I hope it's not at a big girl store. I haven't been able to do that in years.
I go for my second set of blood work at the end of the month and really hoping to be able to go off my cholesterol, blood pressure and sugar meds. That would be exciting. I would love to hear some other success stories around 2 months out. Please and thank you.

I was sleeved on 9/13/13. It was 2 months ago yesterday and I'm down 55 lbs. I've had a couple stalls, one at 3 weeks and another at 7 weeks but I pushed through them. Overall between the surgery and the recovery this has been so easy. I couldn't be any happier with my decision to do this for myself. I feel amazing already and have 95 lbs to go but I know I can do this. I've gone from 3x pants to 1x and 5x shirts to 2x. Next clothing I buy I hope it's not at a big girl store. I haven't been able to do that in years.
I go for my second set of blood work at the end of the month and really hoping to be able to go off my cholesterol, blood pressure and sugar meds. That would be exciting. I would love to hear some other success stories around 2 months out. Please and thank you.

I had surgery in TJ on Friday. I brought $100 with me in $5, $10 and $1's to tip at the hotel and airport. Other than that I didn't spend a dime.

Oh dear lord...
Many thanks for your kind words, Monterey. It is much appreciated x
As you were people. Enjoy your chats and feel free to have fun.

I also went thru Ready 4A Change. Started pre op diet on Sept 1st at 313 lbs. Surgery on Sept 13 th and I now weigh 273. I went thru the dreaded 2 week stall and gained 1 lb. If your using Dr Fernando Garcia your surgery will be at Florence Hospital. Bring very little. Gas X strips came in handy otherwise they give you slippers and Chapstick. I brought my IPad. The wifi works great at both the hospital and the Marriott. Make sure you have a lock on your luggage because while in surgery your luggage stays in your private room. Otherwise best of luck to you and keep us all posted.

I had to hear the same line of BS from my friends and family. "What about the drug cartels" "what about the sub standard care" "what happens if you have problems down there" etc. etc. Blah Blah Blah!!!
My husband finally had to step in and shut them all up!!!
Then to top it all off I came on here to tell people about my journey ( I thought that's what you did on here). Boy was I wrong!!!!! I immediately got jumped and accused of being paid by the company to post and that I was a coordinator!!! I won't name a names.. you know who you are and its obvious you have given yourself the title of "forum police" & that you have no life. Anyways enough of that rant.
For me Mexico was GREAT, I had no other options. I had a great surgeon, I did my research and felt totally comfortable with MY DECISION.
Is there good surgeons in the states? Of course there is!! There are also equally as good of surgeons outside the states!!!!
Don't listen to the bashing, do what you feel in your heart is right!!!
Also I wanted to add that my surgery was on May 22nd, 2013. I am down 59 pounds!!! Im 5ft 6 and start weight was 218 and current weight is 159!!!! Only about 15-20 from goal weight. I haven't had ANY problems and I am so happy I went to Mexico and had it done!!! Plus no red tape insurance BS of jumping through hoops to get this done!!!
Good luck to everyone!!!!

The dreaded 3 week stall. Hold your course, it will pass.

I told as many people as I cold that I was having surgery in Mexico. There reaction was priceless. As far as my family was concrned I told them that I wasn't asking for permission' I was just letting them know what my plans were. i'm still in Mexico, 2 days post-op and feeling remarkably good. Heading home to STL on Tuesday.

Excellent choice. I was sleeved by him on 9/13 and couldn't be any happier. He was excellent.

Pre-op diet started on Sept 1st.....lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks. Surgery on Sept 13. Post op I've lost 21 lbs. total weight loss since Sept 1st 34 lbs.

I live in St Charles, MO and I am going to Mexico for my sleeve because I am a self pay. I have great insurance but it doesn't cover anything weight related. I am so excited for this new journey to begin.

Glad to hear its not just me. Thanks for the posts.

Google Ghrelin. Its a hormone in the stomach that causes hunger. It is pretty much gone after surgery. It also regulates body temp. My whole life I was always hot until after the surgery. I believe the absence of this hormone has something to do with it.

I had the bullet and I returned it and bought the Ninja that also has the single serve cup too. I love it. You won't be disappointed.

I find it odd that you have only made one post and it sounded like an advertisement for MNS.

I told as many people as I cold that I was having surgery in Mexico. There reaction was priceless. As far as my family was concrned I told them that I wasn't asking for permission' I was just letting them know what my plans were. i'm still in Mexico, 2 days post-op and feeling remarkably good. Heading home to STL on Tuesday.

I havent been to one yet but I know there is a good one at DePaul hospital. Open to anyone.