JapGirl

The Nicholson Clinic was the reviews I'd read about, mostly people saying after they were paid they didn't receive any support and we're pushed to the wayside.

Same here. I have lower BMI. When is your surgery? We have a secret fb group you can join for December Sleevers. Its called December 2015 Sleevers Unfortunately I have to wait for my new insurance to kick in, so my surgery won't be until sometime in the new year.

I actually looked into traveling there. But the surgeon I had originally heard about has horrid reviews. I live in TN. I look at true results and have found that they also have a participating surgeon in St.Louis, which is where my family lives. But I can't find much info on him being willing to operate on a low bmi patient. My bmi is about 32.

I am in the process of being sleeved as a low BMIer. (30-35) and he wasn't supportive at first when I decided on this 2 months ago, but he is getting better as time goes on. Give it some more time

How did you go about finding a doctor willing to bill it as hiatal hernia and also do it as a low BMI patient? I'm having a hard time finding one.

How did you pay for your surgery? Did you use insurance? Did you go the hiatal hernia route? I ask this because I am trying to find a doctor that does low bmi sleeves by going the hiatal hernia route. I am willing to pay the fully price for the sleeve, but if I there is a way to have my insurance cover the hernia and I'm just billed for the sleeve.... that's a substantial difference. At this point Mexico is not an option, my SO is not comfortable with me being out of the country without him. And Google isn't helping much. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

January 10th! My only concern is I have "adrenal fatigue" so worried that even with the surgery I won't lose weight. Been trying to do some research and find others that have adrenal fatigue that have had WLS, but so far haven't found anyone. WOAH!!! I just read on what adrenal fatigue is and it sounds like the wrote my life on paper. I have been battling PTSD for years and the stress has been horrible. I'm always tired. I can sleep 4 hours or 14 hours I'll still be tired either way. I stay sick for long periods of time, I struggle to get the energy to get out of bed. I'm overwhelmed with life. But I get and energy burst around 7 or 8 pm for about an hour or two. I didn't know this was a thing....

THANKS!! I'M SO STOKED!! Hes pretty much anti-everything medical. Hes not a fan of doctors in general so this is a huge adjustment for him I think. Thats great that he's talking about it with you! make sure he brings books ahahaha. I feel the same I've been back and forth, especially at first, but I'm at the point now that I'm pretty much dead set and haven't re considered it. I also wish there was more people here with stats similar to us. I'm about 5'7" and 200-205. Bmi of 31. 27 years old with 2 kids. I also wished it wasn't so judged because we are considered low bmi. When's your date?

My SO made his first semi positive comment about my surgery ???? I said I thought it seemed hot, he said that it's cold. Then he said "you know what will be good about your surgery? You'll get cold easier again like before and I can turn the temperature up again." Hey I'll take it. Maybe that means he's slowly getting more comfortable with the idea. ????❤ less than 3 months, I'm counting down!

I know it's safer than what it appears on the news, it's it always? 98% of our news here in the states sounds like a contest for the best new horror novel. But like someone pointed out before there isn't much on the "good" side being reported. But he's wierd about me being in situations where there is an inkling that I might get hurt. I'm surprised he's even okay with the surgery in the first place..... You'd have to know him, He's an odd duck. I'm trying to find a way to do it here in the states so that he isn't as worried.

The problem isn't my friends. The problem is my SO. He is fairly knowledgeable on current events and the recent issues with drug related crimes, especially in border towns worry him. I have two children and he wouldn't know what to do without me. I could actually pay something similar or less to do it here in the states with my insurance, but MX would be less hassle.

This!!! I originally wanted to go the Mexico route but my SO is so wierd about it cause he's worried I'll die in a drug lord shoot out. Hes so rediculous. This is awesome to hear. I can't wait to be in your shoes!!

I've been reading everything I can get my hands on. I was lucky to come acorss this forum and see someone mention it

I am a low BMI-er as well. I'm going to find if I have a hiatal hernia soon, if I do, then I plan to go that route. If I can I may be able to do it for the same price roughly as if I was to go to MX with my insurance copay. I'm stoked. I'm nervous to see if I have the hernia (though it would explain somethings). Hoping to fly in to Texas and be sleeved early next year. *cross your fingers for me*

CONGRATS!!! Thats AWESOME!

Doctors typically suggest a BRAT diet for diarrhea. Bananans, rice, applsauce, toast.

Any low BMI-ers here that are getting or have gotten surgery state side? How did you go about finding a surgeon willing to work with you? Did you pay out of pocket 100%? How much did the surgery run you?

Mashed potatoes, dressing (depending on how mushy) and maybe some cranberry sauce? The deviled part of deviled eggs would be okay too I'd think. Not really sure where you'll be at but those may work?

I love it when people who have never battled more than 10 or 15 lbs gives you weightloss advice...

Thats awesome! Hopefully I'll he just as lucky. Idk. I don't think my insurance will cover it. I live in the obesity belt. Around here if your BMI isn't 40 or above they tend to shy away. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.

I've heard about this, but I'm not sure how to go about this.... and I'm not sure that my insurance covers it. Plus finding a doctor state side who is on board with low BMI vsg.... I'm hitting my head against the wall today.

Did your insurance cover you? I'm guessing not. How much did you pay? I'm not sure if I'll find a Surgeon here who is similar in price to MX. I'm gonna self pay, but I don't want to pay $19k

THIS!!! So accurate. I didn't realize how much it had been weighing on me until we talked and I felt so much lighter than before. Now that I know he's behind me it's so much more relaxing. Congrats hun! Thats aweosme!!! I wish I could have it done sooner and be on my way like you! How's the post op diet? Did they make you do a full liquid pre op? Did you have it done state side or in Mexico? I'm so happy for you!!!!????????????

I did it! And he was totally on board with it. His biggest thing was making sure I knew he'd love me either way and then flipping out when I said I wanted to do it in Mexico (hes worried about crime) thank you! It took me a while but I kept your comments in mind and it turned out much better than expected! How did your talk go?

@dr.altamirano you actually are the doctor I've been leaning towards on my surgery! I would love to Skype with you! Would you be willing to do two different sessions?