Kindra11

August 11th with BeLiteWeight in Juarez, Mexico!
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August 11th with BeLiteWeight in Juarez, Mexico!
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August 11th with BeLiteWeight in Juarez, Mexico!
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I made it home and will sleep in my own bed! Yay! I feel great! Truly! I was able to keep up with my normal airport pace and my incision sites feel great! My doctor used stitches on the inside only so I won't even need to have those removed! And the skin is already back together nicely and looks great!
I know that there is trepidation regarding the safety of surgery in Tijuana. I felt it from all angles. My mom was worried, my friends concerned etc., but I can tell you that I never once felt like I was in an unsafe situation or uncared for. My patient care coordinator went out of his way to make sure we(both myself and my husband) had everything we needed. It really was much much easier than I ever imagined(and I totally thought the people saying it was easy were lying!)
Now onto learning how to use this new sexy stomach of mine. The post op diet gives my stomach a chance to heal as we introduce new types of foods(I'm on Clear liquids now). I'm not even a little bit hungry so I need to keep myself on a schedule to make sure I don't get dehydrated.
Please...if you have any questions ask away! I'm an open book and would be happy to do my best to answer!
Erin - 35 - illinois
HW:262
SW: 228
CW:220
Surgery date - 6/22/16

We watched the Shallows Last night in theaters! Yes, my husband and all my kids scarfed down popcorn and chocolate and candy while I sipped my Water.. The food smelled so good, but i handled it well and I'm looking forward to a better me.. That seems more important to me than a few seconds of mouth pleasing. We can do this, all of us!
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I had a stall week two that lasted a week.. .. since then I've been losing 5-6 pounds per week... Please please please all of you trust me, it won't last forever! I've been there. Hang in there! You're not alone
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We were not kidding that the first couple of weeks suck (sometimes it sucks less, but it still sucks). Great job on getting protien and Water in. Keep walking and sipping. Next stop Onderland

I'm scheduled with the Juarez facility July 5. Really relieved to see the positive reviews here for them!
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I hate to be a Debbie Downer but you really need to search his name on Google. He has a horrible reputation as of late. Including deaths.

How exciting! Idk why but Im just picturing myself in so much pain and basically on my death bed when I get to recovery?! I'm actually more worried about the pain of surgery than I am dealing with the restrictions of my food addiction. Thanks so much for your insight!
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I'm in Mexico now .. Belite
My surgery is in the morning (Thursday)
I fly out Saturday.. Did I schedule my flight too late?
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I'm scheduled with Dr. Illian on August 6th! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled August 5th at ALO Bariatrics with Dr. alejandro lopez
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Hey y'all! I'm looking at an August date for my gastric sleeve and will be doing self pay in Mexico. Anyone care to share their experiences that have crossed the border to do the same?
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Hey y'all! I'm looking at an August date for my gastric sleeve and will be doing self pay in Mexico. Anyone care to share their experiences that have crossed the border to do the same?
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I just went on June 17, in Mexico it was great they were really nice. I was super ready to go the day after. I'm home now (just got in at 2am this morning) and I feel fine other than some gas pain.
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@@Kindra11 - Same team I used. They provide some good guidelines to follow in prep and post op. [Note: the pre-op diet is designed to shrink your liver. Dr. R. explained that if the liver is really small, he will have a clear shot and can get the job done quickly, which is great because less anesthesia the better]
The facility is nice, the rooms are huge. If you have someone with you, they will very comfortable on the couch in the room. My only problem was I was ready to leave the next day, but I scheduled my return flight on three days after surgery (always thinking worst case scenario). I enjoyed going to mall across the street from the hospital. There was a GNC there so I picked up some Isopure to sip on.
Bring some slip on shoes and some good portable music, I spent a great deal of time just walking around and listening to music. There internet is good, and they have a nice common area to sit at when you get tired of your room. Be sure to turn your phone on airplane mode because the international rates can be pricey.
Most people can speak a little English, if I hadn't been learning Polish before my surgery (I was doing a work project there), I would have been learning some survival Spanish.
Good luck, and I hope your experience was as great as mine.

I'm going to Dr. Rodriguez and am using BeLiteWeight as the facilitators.
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Hey y'all! I'm looking at an August date for my gastric sleeve and will be doing self pay in Mexico. Anyone care to share their experiences that have crossed the border to do the same?
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This sounds like a potential transfer addiction. Be careful if you do go down this path.

Ewwww....a little defensive? Why did you post if you can't accept that other people have a different view than you do? Pot is a drug plain and simple. And if you need it to relax....well, what do you think an addition is?

Yay!!! I was sleeved at 7am this morning and I am feeling great!!! Only issue so far is my bladder doesn't want to wake up and if I can't go to the bathroom soon, I will have to get straight cathed
Need happy peeing thoughts please!!!!!
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Made it!!!! Doing well so far.
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@@Kindra11 Thanks for posting this. I was wondering the same thing. I appreciate all you women who have spoken up. Somehow, I think I'm going to enjoy being skinny more than I enjoy dealing with two now teenage daughter (16 and 13)!

Honestly, if you have nothing positive to say...keep ur opinions to yourself!!! We come here for encouragement and words of wisdom...not to get shut down!!! You OBVIOUSLY are overweight and that's why u needed surgery too and no one is bashing on you!! Keep ur rude opinions to urself. We all have food addiction and we all know what's right and wrong...but sometimes we just need to get up and get back on track. People like you disgust me.