lynnedilligaf

Thanks for following me guys! I'm being sleeved on 26/9 so not posting very regularly yet... 3 weeks to go!!!

I've done the same! Username is scottishsleever

I'm booked in with him on 26th Sept. Tijuana Bariatrics?

The surgery is USD. Flights were $1640 AUD from brisbane to LA and then a return flight to san diego which was a couple of hundred.

Mine is $4250 for VSG including pick up and drop off from san diego Hey! Where in Australia are you?

Hi everyone! I've not been on this as much because I've been using a closed facebook group instead. It's been really good so far. It's called Baritastic Social. Maybe I'll see you on there! My Facebook name is Lynne Dilligaf

I really appreciate all the comments. What you've all said is exactly what I've expected- all completely different experiences! It's good to know the different things I can potentially expect post op. That hop on hop off bus tour is a good idea! I've done them in a few cities and love them. Don't know why I didn't think of that immediately haha. Cheers!!

I'm 26/9 in Tijuana too. Going to Dr Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics.

Thank you! Yeah I looked at Thailand which is closer but more expensive and not nearly as many reliable reviews. I hope it will all be worth it in the end! I'll not over do it. I just don't want to be stuck in a room for days haha. I understand I won't know until I've had the surgery.

OK thanks for that. I didn't want to be on a long haul flight so soon after surgery so I thought I'd go somewhere for a few days. I fully expect to be exhausted, I was just hoping by some miracle I'll be able to make use of my time lol. Did you have a drain?

Hi folks! I'm having a gastric sleeve performed on 26/09/16, in Tijuana. Just wondering what your first week post op was like. Did you have a drain, and if so for how long? I'm going to San Francisco for a few days before the flight back to Australia. I don't expect to have a huge amount of energy but from your own experience should I expect to be stuck in my hotel for the whole time or would you have been able to walk around and do some gentle sightseeing 3 or 4 days post op? Any advice, hints and tips are much appreciated!

What MD are you using? The one in San Antonio? Sent from my iPhone Im using Dr Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics.

I've a BMI of 35 and will be self paying in Mexico. Op is in September. I'm having the gastric sleeve done. I agree with what the others said- read up in great detail because only you know what's best for you? Personally for me the sleeve is the better option. No nutritional deficiency etc (as long as I'm careful with my diet).

Great idea! So much so that I've set up an instagram for the same reason! Anyone welcome to follow me Lynne_vsg

I'm having VSG done by Dr Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics. I've heard some great reviews and I'm happy with how they've dealt with everything so far. I'm having the normal sleeve done but I have seen the single incision VSG on their pricing list.