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I wasn't asking whether or not I should trust my surgeon. He does this day in and day out for many years at a center of excellence, and he is also the chief bariatric surgeon at the children's hospital.

I wasn't asking for the "I don't care" response or for the "stomach size doesn't matter." So please, negative Nancy's, comment on someone else's thread.

My question is simply what size bougie do you have and I've only gotten a couple of real responses.

Good luck! I go tomorrow the 13. Im having mine in Mexico with Dr Ariel Ortiz.

I went on the 9th, great experience!

Well that makes sense, maybe it gets better with solid foods.

I am 4 days post op and have diarrhea every day. Anyone else like this? Im getting my Protein and liquids and taking my meds as directed. I had one "normal" and the rest are loose and watery. Please help if you had this too!

I am 4 days post op and thinking about food too. I dream about the surgery and wake up and realize I can't eat ever again. At least the way I used too. I think the brain has to catch up with the body. I am hoping it will pass because I am going a lil crazy!

I am October 9th- nervous and excited:)

Anyone out there have an October 12th surgery date? Or close to it at least? Who is your doctor, where are you located, are you going to Mexico?

I can't believe how close it actually is! I just started my 3 week liquid diet today and so far so good

I started the program with them but decided just to cash pay in puerto Vallarta so I didn't have to do all the hoop jumping

Im on Oct 9th in Mexico:)

I have told only my mom and daughter. The two friends I mentioned it to said I was crazy. So, Im headed to Mexico with my mom and daughter and ready to live again! If people ask, I will say diet and exercise. Im done with judgement and opinions.

Looking for sleevers headed to TJ in October with Dr. Ortiz at the OCC? I am October 9th!!

@, you were quoted twice that amount with Dr, Fernando Garcia Govea?

Alright going to finally put a thread up. I am scheduled to have surgery on August 6 with Dr. Ortiz and OCC. Have been reading these forums since I made the decision on June 29. So much great information. I started at my heaviest of 289 on June 15, 2015. Thats when it pushed me over the edge to do something finally. I started doing very low carb as of July 1 and lost 18 lbs, then on the 26th I started my pre-op three shakes and 2 cups of greens a day and have lost another 7 lbs. So 25 down so far. Not hungry, just have heartburn every evening even with Zantac. I have sat with my 5 kids and asked if they had any questions or worries about my surgery and they all just said they want me to be happy and healthy. My husband is my greatest supporter. The irony is my mother. Usually my number one supporter, well not in this she thinks that Iam going to die and they are going to chop me up. (Its a Mexico thing I think) Anyways she is still coming as my support person but she is standoffish with me. I don't think she understands me because she is not fat. But enough of that. I am so excited and super nervous my dreams are all whack, I wake up and go WTF?? Hope to keep seeing lots of awesome posts, they answer all my questions without me having to post one myself.

@@michelledom, I never heard of Baja med. There are so many to choose from. I chose Dr, Fernando Garcia Govea because I did a lot of research on him to find anything good or bad and only find positive things. His price is great also. I'm paying only $4250.00 plus $500 for my gallbladder to be removed. Next year I'm going to have a full hysterectomy at hospital Angeles in mexico.

Before my surgery I read some horror stories on this forum about pain, discomfort, nausea, ect. so I was a little worried about what issues I would face... Maybe I was just one of the lucky ones, but I have had no issues what so ever. I returned to work two days after surgery, and have not slowed down for even a minute. The Dr. told me not to rope, or ride horses for 6 weeks after surgery, I waited two and a half weeks just for good measure, and started roping again with no issues what so ever. I honestly do not feel as if I ever had surgery.(until I try to eat food, then I realize I can only eat a few bites and I am full) From what I understand a big part of the nausea, and pain comes from how well your Surgeon stitches your stomach back up. if there is any bruising or swelling in the stomach that is what causes nausea, pain and the ability to not be able to keep down even Water. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who may be struggling with weight issues.

I looked at him, he seems fantastic but he charges double what others do and his follow up after doesn't seem as consistent.

Tina I can totally relate. My mom becomes instantly INFURIATED if the topic of surgery is brought up. I decided to bring a friend/therapist with me because I knew she could provide the positivity I need during the pre and post op. Cheers to new friendships!

who was the surgeon?

I am interested too, in the Phoenix Area, East Valley

_{hi Anna Tellez, thanks for the message. I haven't selected a Dr. yet, wanted to Skype with Dr. A if I can. Let me know, I am available on the 24th anytime, Mountain Standard Time.}

_amy

Hey Amy, send me an email with your information, Friday at 10 am sounds good for you?

I would love to have some buddies! I even posted how I have little support! My mom nor sisters understand (they have never weighed over 150)

I just really got my 3 babies and 3 more iffy' s now.

But imma do this! It helps having this forum! My mind is so consumed with getting this surgery now and it's sad when you have no one to really talk to.

I'm at the end stages of my pre op testing and looking forward to a Sept/Oct date.

_{hi Anna Tellez, thanks for the message. I haven't selected a Dr. yet, wanted to Skype with Dr. A if I can. Let me know, I am available on the 24th anytime, Mountain Standard Time.}

_amy

thanks @, I met one of them so far! Hope you heal quickly too:)

I am right there with you on this- all I can say is I am focusing on the fact that I won't have to deal with Chubby Chasers anymore!! I have come across SO many creepy fat obsessed men that I will be happy to date someone who is more interested in me as a normal sized person.