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I'm going with Dr Luis Cervantes at hospital Guadalajara in Tijuana. I've verified his credentials and the hospital is a full hospital not a clinic. Big things that I've learned so far is, choose the hospital first,verify the surgeons and that they are board certified in bariatric surgery. I regret not trying to contact the surgeons or hospital directly instead of using a coordinator to save some wasted commission $. But I talked to one of the staff today about my preop plans and she answered my questions. I. Scheduled in March and I wish I could do it sooner. Don't use dr Almanza or altamarino cano. They have lots of bad publicity. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

OMG that looks so painful!
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I'm going with Dr Luis Cervantes at hospital Guadalajara in Tijuana. I've verified his credentials and the hospital is a full hospital not a clinic. Big things that I've learned so far is, choose the hospital first,verify the surgeons and that they are board certified in bariatric surgery. I regret not trying to contact the surgeons or hospital directly instead of using a coordinator to save some wasted commission $. But I talked to one of the staff today about my preop plans and she answered my questions. I. Scheduled in March and I wish I could do it sooner. Don't use dr Almanza or altamarino cano. They have lots of bad publicity. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

OMG that looks so painful!
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OMG that looks so painful!
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Are you doin duck lips???? You're awesome and very handsome! Congratulations on crushing the challenge!
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March 21st
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I'm in Tucson and scheduled March 21.
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March 21st
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@ biginjapan my research shows favorable results on the doctors you listed. Best of luck to you in your journey. Was Mexico the cheapest alternative for you? That's long travel time so be sure to get up frequently to walk. Did you discuss prevention of clots w your surgeon?
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Yes, I was cleared by cardiologist. Depends what the abnormality is. You may just require a few more tests to see if it's safe to proceed.
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I'm in Tucson and scheduled March 21.
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OMG that looks so painful!
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I'm a bit scared myself but I agree! I haven't been able to lose on my own so I need this for my health. Best of luck rharris75!
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Oh well, I'm not going to because I like how the treat me. I'm not into disclosing my surgery. Actually let me take that back, I think they do know I had the sleeve. Now I can't remember if I told them the last time or not.
My point is, and has been, that my metabolism is normal, and has been all along after surgery, because I don't eat like a typical weight loss surgery patient. I increased my calories, I eat a high fat diet. I also look easily 10 years younger than my age, when a lot of people age horribly after losing a lot of weight.
I knew all that research about WLS changing peoples numbers which is why I had my numbers tested to begin with. People who have WLS for the most have diminished metabolisms. Having surgery gives people a chance to reset it, but instead of doing that, they stay on starvation calories forever and ruin their reset.
We have had several conversations on this forum since the Biggest Loser "study" (I say "study" because the number of people involved is so small it isn't really a study imo).
While WLS initially helps people with resetting their set point and helping them with weight loss. Most patients don't eat a normal-ish diet and tank their metabolism, so they have to eat near immediate post-op calories for the rest of their life. Which is part of why so many people regain as soon as they start introducing more foods and eating normally. Not to mention all the people that stick to 60g or Protein and lose a lot of lean muscle mass which helps keep your calories higher.
I have watched that weight of a nation series so many times. That is part of what made me decide on surgery. I realized finally it wasn't a matter of will power, it was basically impossible for someone my weight to lose weight on their own.

OMG that looks so painful!
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Are you doin duck lips???? You're awesome and very handsome! Congratulations on crushing the challenge!
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I used the premier protien carmel shake in my coffee this am. Its not bad. Sent from my SM-T377P using the BariatricPal App

I've decided to tell some people but have received mixed reactions. I'm excited and it's my decision only so I'm ignoring bad reactions and not dwelling on it. I know what I'm doing and am eager to prove it. It's not the easy way. It's a lifetime commitment. I'm astounded by the courage and support I see here. Thankful for this community.
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I've decided to tell some people but have received mixed reactions. I'm excited and it's my decision only so I'm ignoring bad reactions and not dwelling on it. I know what I'm doing and am eager to prove it. It's not the easy way. It's a lifetime commitment. I'm astounded by the courage and support I see here. Thankful for this community.
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OMG that looks so painful!
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OMG that looks so painful!
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OMG that looks so painful!
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OMG that looks so painful!
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My insurance wouldn't cover bariatric surgery so I'm scheduled in March in Tijuana. I decided to use mexicobariatrics.com and my surgeon is Dr Luis Cervantes. I like that the hospital has an ICU and Er in case of complications. Lots of places call themselves a hospital but are only clinics. Look into that stuff and verify the surgeon credentials. I wish I could do it sooner but that's when I'll be able to have the $. Best of luck to you in your search. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App