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The APR is 21% (YOWZA!). I just got off the phone with them and the extra $2000 is because of my 'risk factor' to the bank. Apparently they take your credit score and do some calculation. I had a 23% chance I would not repay the loan and the extra $2000 is for the bank to be nice enough to give me the loan? I really hope the credit union calls with good news.

Awesome! It is SO awesome to hear that you are doing well It sounds like you are recovering beautifully if you are ready to go out and about. Congrats!!!!

Nice! I am working on drinking more Water (read: less Diet Coke!) and adjusting my diet. My insurance does not cover obesity at all, so I opted for Mexico. However, I am struggling with 'I ONLY HAVE 2 MORE MONTHS TO EAT ______, better do it now!". So, I have gained about 5lbs in the last 2-3 weeks. But, today I am back on track. I am working on high protien, low carb and more water. I live in rural AK, so I cannot run out and buy Protein drinks/powder, but I ordered a ton of stuff on Amazon and when they come in, I will be subbing meals and doing test runs to see what I like for the 2 week pre-op diet as well as post-op liquids. I am super excited to have the tools to get back on the right track. I will have to check out the app...because I need more water! Thanks for the tip!

I am also going in January! My date is set for 1/16 in Mexico. I SO excited and nervous. I really would like to go NOW, but, I agreed to go after the holidays to make it easier on my boyfriend and family. Where are you having your surgery done?

I am so happy everything is going well! I missed your replies somehow this weekend, sorry about that! Is the shoulder pain from the surgery? I am kind of scared that Mexico does not give patients the heavy hitter meds like in the US, but from seeing how many people are OK, it is comforting. SO HAPPY FOR YOU! (And jealous! lol)

Thank you kindly all! I should prob add some variances like you suggested...food boredom= not good. I always tend to overdo one thing and hate it for the next three years. Good lookin out!

I have my surgery date set for 1/16/2015 and have been looking through the pre-op diet requirements and suggestions. Does anyone have good suggestions for what to use- or their meal plan? The funny thing is that I am not scared of going to Mexico, am not scared of the surgery (well, a bit)- but my biggest fear is the pre-op diet. I know I will be hungry...but what worked best for you? Here is what I have in my Amazon shopping cart now. Any corrections or input? 1. EAS Chocolate and Strawberry Shakes (24 pack for $30- so 48 total) 2. Metemucil Psyllium Fiber Capsules- the pre-op said I could have 1 capsule per day...is this the right one? 3. Progresso Chicken Broth (for 3 day clear diet) 4. Sugar Free Jello (for 3 day clear diet) 5. Kleenex to wipe away my tears when I see someone eating real food at work Thanks in advance!!

YAY Jonajams! Please let us know how it goes and how your stay/procedure went! I am super excited and cannot wait. How has the pre-op diet been? I think that is the part I am scared of the most.

I will have to talk with my coordinator about that! I have been talking with Katy and she seems pretty nice and helpful! I have also been going back and forth on whether or not to bring a friend. On one hand, going to Mexico alone is a little scary to think of. However, I do not want to have to worry about someone elses comfort while I am there for me. I do travel alone for work semi-often, so I think I rather prefer going alone. Plus, I would have a hard time watching someone eat and drink and smoke in front of me. I am trying to plan the flights with as little time in between as possible as I am super nervy about the pre-op diet!!

Awesome, I would love that! I was just trying to figure out the travel....the only flights that I can catch on 1/5 (the day before my surgery) are coming in super late. I might try to come in on 1/14 and overnight at a hotel so I can catch a shuttle on 1/15 on time to get my EKG/labs the day before. Yikes, it is getting real, eh?! I am so ready, though. I have been watching YouTube videos for months now and cannot get these dang inspirational songs out of my head >_<

I am also going with ALM on 1/16/2015! I fugure that I will have one last round with the holidays, start the 2 week pre-op diet and get my butt down there! Maybe I will see you there! I arrive on 1/15 and go in for the surgery the next day.