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midvishon got a reaction from SaltLife in Self Payers in Florida August 4, 2016

I just called the office of Dr. Shillingford last week and Nancy spent over 20 minutes explaining and answering any question I had. She was very informative, polite and professional and made great impression on me as well as giving me some of the confidence I was looking for to go ahead and meet them.
I am meeting them this coming Wednesday and looking forward for this.
I also got a reply from OCC in Mexico where they quoted me for $6,500 + $200 for Post Op medication + additional fees for paying with credit card + I need to consider the cost of airfare for 2.
To me it looks like no brainer to have it done locally for the $10,500 with the Post Op local support then go to Mexico and take the risk. Also, this will help with the tax deductions for medical expanses at the end of the year.
Anyway, Nancy provided me quite a lot of written info as well as references from other patients (phone numbers to call them directly). I will post additional updates from my face to face appointment this coming week.
Forgot to mention earlier but as a comparison, I called my doctor friend in TN and asked him to get me local quotes from his source. Got a quote couple of day ago for $20-$25K!!! Crazy.
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midvishon got a reaction from SaltLife in Self Payers in Florida August 4, 2016

I just called the office of Dr. Shillingford last week and Nancy spent over 20 minutes explaining and answering any question I had. She was very informative, polite and professional and made great impression on me as well as giving me some of the confidence I was looking for to go ahead and meet them.
I am meeting them this coming Wednesday and looking forward for this.
I also got a reply from OCC in Mexico where they quoted me for $6,500 + $200 for Post Op medication + additional fees for paying with credit card + I need to consider the cost of airfare for 2.
To me it looks like no brainer to have it done locally for the $10,500 with the Post Op local support then go to Mexico and take the risk. Also, this will help with the tax deductions for medical expanses at the end of the year.
Anyway, Nancy provided me quite a lot of written info as well as references from other patients (phone numbers to call them directly). I will post additional updates from my face to face appointment this coming week.
Forgot to mention earlier but as a comparison, I called my doctor friend in TN and asked him to get me local quotes from his source. Got a quote couple of day ago for $20-$25K!!! Crazy.
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midvishon reacted to ShelterDog64 in ADVICE PLEASE HELP! July 29, 2016

@@Heidijenn I read your post an hour ago and have been trying to come up with something to say that doesn't sound mean or harsh, because I don't feel angry, just kind of sad. I'm no expert on WLS, and I'm only in my 6th post-op week, but I could never have done this if I didn't have a positive attitude about the procedure and the outcome.
In the endless classes and support group meetings my pathway required, I met so many people who could only focus on the food they wouldn't be able to eat. It blew my mind and continues to do so...we're all candidates for this surgery because we liked food more than we liked ourselves. It's hard to be completely honest with yourself, but I sat myself down and said "you are failing at life right now, sweetie, and someone is offering you a lifeline...are you going to refuse to grab that rope because eating 20 chicken wings at a sitting is more important that living a healthy, normal life?".
And THAT is the bottom line. Do chicken wings mean more than your well-being? If the answer is yes, then walk away and go to Buffalo Wild Wings and chow down. But think about this: are there people in your world who you care about? Your partner, your siblings, your children, whoever it is that are a meaningful part of your world...can you stand in front of THEM and say "I love chicken wings more than I love you"? My weight and my inability to fully participate in my family's life has already altered the lives of my husband and children, so when I was offered this opportunity, I DID put on my big girl panties, stopped loving chicken wings more than life, and I had the damned surgery.
My surgeon offered me AND my entire family a gift, but I was the only one who could accept it on behalf of all of us. So I decided that my family, my friends, my future grandchildren and I are more important that 20 chicken wings at a sitting. What are you going to choose?
I wish you much peace and hope you're able to come to a point where the idea of WLS isn't terrifying, but is empowering instead. Please stay around and let us know how this all goes for you.

midvishon reacted to BigDog Bryan in Nervous -- How about some stories on how much better you feel? July 21, 2016

"Feeling Better" !does not begin to cover the changes in the last 9 months:
1 - OFF of Metformin immediately after the surgery
2 - My knees don't sound like gravel when I get up from a chair
3 - I can sit in a Booth at a Restaurant
4 - I have lost 1 FOOT off my waistline. Think about what that means to my major organs and my back.
5 - Underwear is cheaper once you get to a 2X (4 per pack instead of 3) and smaller. I went from 3X to XL in 8 months
6 - My feet don't hurt when I walk more than 100 yards.
7 - My daughter says "I got my Dad back!"
The list goes on and on, for all of us! This is the BEST decision I have made since I proposed to my wife. Congratulations on your New Life! Enjoy your new self.

midvishon got a reaction from DSLdiversity in Anyone looking at an August surgery date? July 2, 2016

Aug. 25th. South FL
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midvishon got a reaction from sweetcat325 in Anyone looking at an August surgery date? July 12, 2016

I am in
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midvishon got a reaction from Tonya2B Fit in August 2016 Sleevers Where You At?! July 9, 2016

August 25th for me...
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midvishon got a reaction from DSLdiversity in Anyone looking at an August surgery date? July 2, 2016

Aug. 25th. South FL
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midvishon reacted to nearperfectmess in How about some NSVs!?!? July 2, 2016

I'm 9 weeks out from surgery today. Last night, I pulled some old pants down from the "One Day" pile in my closet, just for haha's.
9 weeks ago, heading into surgery, I was a size 50/52x30 pant. These pants were 36x30. And they FIT. I'm just...flabbergasted. No amount of research could really prepare me for SEEING it all. You can read the success stories, and cheer other people on as they go through the process, but until you look in that mirror and SEE the changes, it doesn't fully hit home (I mean, I still look in the mirror and see the old me, but that old me suddenly has 36's on...crazy).

midvishon got a reaction from MoniiG in Anyone in South Florida? June 27, 2016

I am north of you in Jupiter. Surgery date planned for Aug. 25. Self pay so I don't have to go through the 6 months nightmare.
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midvishon got a reaction from UalreadyKnow in Hope I'm doing the right thing :) June 26, 2016

What's up with the south FL with heart problems? Looks like we all twins...
I am also from south FL and also have a heart disease and was lucky that it discovered in the last minute...
During routine checkup I was asked to have a 3D imaging of my heart and rushed to the hospital as my RCA was blocked 99%. 3 years, 2 stents, 4 different diets and I am still the fat a$$ I have been all my life. Only now I am feeling worse with each day that pass.
Whether it is my knees, my back, depression, luck of energy and the daily parade of medicine I need to take every morning and evening to control my BP, blood thinners, anxiety medicine and more.
I am 49 6.0 feet tall with BMI of 36-37 (268).
I am sick and tired to live this way. Tried everything and failed!!!
My insurance (and my employer) do not provide/support to any bariatric procedures coverage (it is considered cosmetics...) and no appeal helped.
I decided that once in my life I want to be normal weight and by April when I turn 50, I want my BMI to be in the mid 20's. I know the aim is high and yet I believe it is doable.
I am going as self-pay on Aug. 25th with Dr. Wizman in Margate. I am existed and my only fear is what if I will be one of these "special patients" that never made it and never lost all that weight and kept it off.
Where are you guys from and who are you doing the procedure with?
We need to possibly meet and talk and establish possibly a support group for us as I found nothing active in my area.
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