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Got it. VSG. I am still learning. I am hopeful this will all come together. I have a friend that told me there was a post about someone that got a leak in their stomach and their USA Dr would not assist them due to malpractice insurance issues and that the surgery was acheived in Mexico. Any experience with this for anyone out there that has gone abroad for the surgery and had issues where repair was a problem country to country?

You will be at goal before U know it!!

I sure appreciate all the contacts from all both on the Net and personally by email. I have given this alot of thought and the Roux en Y was just not something I wanted to do. The band was not either. I wanted the Plication and after working with alot of U all on info given to me, this website and some other research, I am opting for the Sleeve Plication (Cutting excess stomach off after stapling). U know U guys, I am 50, service retired from my career, and in my 2nd passion of Breeding, raising and showing standard Poodles. Check out my website if U get a chance sometime, www.MarquisDiamondStandardPoodles.com The last year, I had some depression issues that came following the care of my Mom and I ate myself to this disgusting weight... Crept up on me it seems. I am so fat and my knees are so shot, I was at a dog show this last weekend and on SUN nite, I crawled around the house and was not able to move easily on my feet for 2 days. That is flat disgusting for a 50 year old female that always lead an active life. I blew out my knees sky diving in my 30's and now need rebuilds but my ortho Dr that is a GREAT guy said I am too fat. UGH It sounds as though I am close in weight and height (5'7" and 245/38 BMI) as alot of U that have stepped up to answer me so I know I am doing the right thing while my size is what it is. I have now ordered all the Bariatric foods and Vitamins needed for Pre Op diet and Post op follow up I got my passport ordered, surgery set at OCC for Dec 27, 2011 with Dr Ortiz and SET for the Sleeve, Plane Tickets ordered and I wait. I am so hopeful I make it down and back without a hitch. As with Lauraleigh and Darlis, it sounds as though both have done well and are glad to have had the experience and are loosing I wish I could have had my Blue Cross cover the bill but after 2 times of DENIALS as I am not FAT ENOUGH, I guess walking is not important, I gotta do something. I cannot live like this U guys. This sucks....I am trapped in a body that is killing me and Blue Cross that I have paid into FOREVER will not assist me? I filed good appeals too. All RED TAPE BS I guess. Who cares there as I am just a number. Thank goodness I was able to find all of U to help me understand all this, talk thru this, find Carolyn Williamson the Patient Advocate at OCC AND the local lady Millie that had it done in Mexico and be patient with me to ease my mind on my choice to go forward. I will keep up with all on this and let U know how all goes..... Please email me personally if there is anything more I need to know. Thank U all and I wish all a healing heart thru their journey and many more skinny clothes!

Oh No..... I gotta get a handle on this now while my BMI is 38 and not wait till I am 58. Hunger is my issue.... S

I have taken to heart UR post and another post on this . I am now on the phone with the Patient advocate. I think I am opting for the SLEEVE....... Need to change my flight by one day. Thank U. S

I am signed up at the OCC with DR Ortiz in MEX. I am in CA and have an easy time flying out of RENO NEVADA into SAN DIEGO. I can get a cheap flight. $132 home as it is one more day. I am dealing with the Patient advocate Carolyn and chatted with her this am. Researched flights and can get a great flight home on the 31st which is one Xtra day that is needed for the sleeve...... UGH. U only have to commit to one more day I am told..... SUrgery set for 12/27/11...Had to get a passport and have a business and cannot leave till then....

You had the stomach CUT OFF after the sutures, correct? I opted for the PLICATION where it is sutured and not excised. I am getting mixed reviews..... UR pics are awesome. S

Still need to research

Hello Kristie, I see U have not posted for a time.... R U still on for Surgery in MAY 2012? I go Dec 27, 2011 to OCC in Mexico with Dr Ortiz, Plication..... i am nervous. Just joined today. UGH S

Hello to all and I am so glad I found this site. I am getting kind of scared. I have been overweight alot of my life and 38% BMI now at 5'7", 245 pounds. I am retired from my lifes work at 50 but this weight is really getting me down for my second job and passion I have now been successfully DENIED by Blue Cross for this surgery Roux en Y as I guess my knees and not being able to walk is not important to them Appeals denied and miserable as ever, I heard of the Mexico option. I researched alot, chatted with some locals that went to MEXICO for the Gastric Plication and found Obesity Control Center online. Dr Ortiz. I found the patient advocate to be WONDERFUL, CAROLYN WILLIAMSON and the AM I was finally denied AGAIN by Blue Cross, I got on the phone with Carolyn and set a surgery date of Dec 27, 2011 I had to get a passport and that was the best date after all is said and done here to meet so Dec 27, 2011 it is. I am glad I went thru all the PRE OP stuff in the states with the Bariatric clinic I was set up with so I have all the medical records to take with. I was hoping to hear some words of wisdom from anyone out there that have gone to OCC in MEXICO and used Dr Ortiz for the Plication My Biggest fear is the sutures coming undone after procedure..... What do I expect when there? What about security of my items when I am in surgery and travel in MEXICO? Any comments for the world on this stuff??