Rebecca Friesen

I am still pre-op. I am so sorry! very scary but glad you got the care you needed!

Mexico Bariatric was recommended to me. They gave me the option of two surgeons. I did some research and picked her. I dealt with Karen to start with and now Rika :-)

Not yet but that is who i am going through. Using Dr. Valenzuela. My surgery is January 14.

I aman xray tech...in total taking 3 weeks. hopefully it is enough!

who is your doctor in Tijuana??? I am seeing Valenzuela :-) Found some strawberry kiwi protein powder that is ok. mixed with crystal light and think it might do.

I am using Dr Louisiana Valenzuela through Mexico Bariatric Center :-)

My date is for January 14. Having it done in Tijuana!

Oh getting off of diet coke will be a major thing for me!! Goodluck Veronica!! So i am having a hard time finding a Protein drink to use. I am in Saskatchewan Canada and looking for a fruit flavored one that isnt thick. Any thoughts??? I am not a shake type of person but could do juice to sip away at.

Exciting!!!! Less than a month!!!!

I am a ct tech. They are probably looking for an abscess by your incisions. When a pocket of fluid can for and become infected. Happens more often than you think!!! We often see it after appendicitis.

Self pay in Mexico?

Yay another January person!! I am booked on the 14th in mexico. There is a thread floating around for us January Sleeve persons!! Come join us :-)

On a positive note if you find yourself on your own your grocery bill would be small!!! :-)

Ohhh privacy officer nice!!! I work in the hospital in xray. If i have to have any tests everyone would know. I could have my account audited to make sure noone noses around but hopefully it wont come to that!! I do find that people have verystrong feelings on WLS. A couple of friends of mine had it done. Everyone nice to their face but holy nasty comments behind their backs :-( I dont do well with that stuff!!!

I am sorry :-( I cannot imagine being in that position. Do what is best for YOU. And remember to breathe!

I am still waiting to hear back!!! i really hope so. It would be much easier and then i could HONESTLY say i was off for my gallbladder. I am not telling a lot of people specifically at work. My closest friends know :-) However my husband who is super supportive and hapoy for me (he is tired of seeing me suffer)...is telling pretty much anyone lol. I love that song Shizwiz!! I can picture the strut lol. I saw Fleetwood Mac in concert last night so Don't Stop is stuck in my head :-)

I am getting my sleeve done in Mexico (i am from canada) but saw a surgeon yesterday about my gallbladder. i have had issues since June. She wants it taken out when i have the sleeve done or she can do it this december before Mexico. ugh. Dont want two surgeries within one month!!!!

Nicely done!

I had to go buy some sweaters for winter and it was so depressing!!

I need to try different protein drinks. That is definately one thing i am worried about. I am pretty picky when it comes to drinks!

Sounds fantastic!!!!

Super excited for everyone!!!!

I am having the sleeve done as well. I am 5 foot 8 and weigh 245 lbs. I am 41 and already had a knee relacement. I am on my feet all day as an xray/ct/mammo technologist. Need to get this weight off!!!

Me!!! I am booked for Jan 14 in Mexico :-) Excited for the surgery and sunshine!!!!

I am booked for January 14/15 with Dr. Valenzuela in Tijuana Mexico :-)