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9 hours ago, jjcorley said:

I am scheduled to get gastric sleeve in April in Mexico and my husband can't get a passport so I am going without a companion. I am a little scared and nervous. Has anyone else done this alone?

I haven't done it yet, but I'm going in 8 days. I'm going alone as my husband gotta stay with the kids.

41 minutes ago, Anthony83 said:

Thank you for the support guys I really appreciated 🤗,with my family and friends I can't really talk about my status because as soon as I say something they start crying. I appreciate they love me but I need them to act normal lol. Ok but back to my surgery I called my Dr that's going to do the sleeve and they said no solid pills for 2 weeks to crush them after you could take regular pills. My HIV provider called me and said is safe to be off medication around 2 days and it was safe to crush but as soon as I was able to swallow pills to start taking them regular. I was so nervous and Google in every thing lol. But finally got my questions answer.

That's Great news! Good luck to you!

4 hours ago, sleevesue said:

I have my sleeve surgery tomorrow morning. I can't wait to lose the wait & be healthier & have more energy

Good luck to you!! Wish you the best!

@Apple1 good for you ! Inhear a lot of satisfied people talk about him.

On 2017-03-07 at 0:23 PM, sherry24184 said:

I've know him since 2013 & have been in Tijuana about 6 times ( plastics) Omar has been a stead fast gentleman to me & friend. Dr. Illan knows this as well.

And yes I'm a Member of Team Omar!

Out of curiosity , I'm wondering why you'd write this post, sounds like your not a patient but a worker , or possible Omar. Your not quite defending him, but saying he was nice to you and a gentlemen then throwing in a respected Doctors name...seems fishy.

23 hours ago, Apple1 said:

thank you everyone for your advice. I have not met with a surgeon in the states. My insurance will not cover the cost and I am still in the process of researching and deciding if going to Mexico is something I want to pursue, I have contacted Bill Yanez and I am waiting to hear back about whether I would be a candidate and to get more information. I am ready to move forward and make a change. I purchased the book "The Big Book on Gastric Sleeve" so I could begin to absorb everything I can.

Where did you decide on going?

Well I'm not okay with getting GERD, it is a risk. Many people to do get it, there is a medicine for it. But yes it out ways the risk for me.

I'm going to OCC in Mexico, next month for a Gastric Sleeve. The Doctor there was on Dr.Oz and other TV shows. I didn't go on that, but it drew me to the clinic in my research. I was going elsewhere until I found OCC, they charge about 2-3G's more, but I liked what I found out and a lot of people from Canada go there.

I'm going to Mexico to the OCC. I did my homework and am ready. The closest I could get the surgery done in Canada is just as far as Mexico. The Occ has been on doctor Oz and Oprah and I've researched it a lot and feel even more confident than going to Toronto (for me ). My BMI is 31 as well. Just research , theres a Mexican sleeved sight here too. There's horror stories for every doctor ,everywhere. good Luck!

@Clementine Sky okay, thank you for sharing. That's a lot to loose tongo down to a size 2. I am very big boned, so I think I'll be happy to to wear a medium. You did Great, that's Awesome!

On March 4, 2017 at 0:16 AM, boymomx2 said:

Did you tell all of your friends and family that you were having the surgery or not? Not sure what to do! My husband knows and other than that I haven't told anyone.

I'm only telling my husband. I'll be travelling alone while he has the kids.

On March 10, 2017 at 7:59 AM, K_aane said:

Also, you can find these 2 movies on Netflix. They are great and you will find them an immense help in looking at food differently. HUNGRY FOR CHANGE & food MATTERS.
I promise you will enjoy them. Watch Hungry for Change first.

Also "Super Size me" I think it's called. It turns you off mcDonalds

34 minutes ago, cms0181 said:

I have checked into Mexico. I just may do it!

I'm going to the OCC, March 23rd is my sleeve date. The doctors have been on Dr.Oz and Oprah, I've only heard good things. I've looked into for 2 years and once I made the decision I called and had an appointment within a month. You have to work on yourself, as you don't get counselling , but counselling it not for everyone and really dependant on her skills too.

13 hours ago, cms0181 said:

Finished last of all my appointments, surgery set for 4/3, plans made, Vitamins and Protein powders bought and I get a call yesterday that insurance denied surgery. I am so so so sad!!! I asked when they gave me surgery date if insurance was all set and she said she did see any problems. I was so mentally prepared and now I am lost. Dr office said they don't want to appeal since they sent all my info.

Have you considered Mexico and going self pay.?

On 2017-02-28 at 1:39 PM, sweetz428 said:

I'm six months out lost 75 lbs but I find myself wanting to eat sweets that are no good for me like before I had my surgery it's really scary I don't want to gain the weight back but sometimes my thinking is out of control I need help any suggestions


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My mother in law was very heavy before her surgery, Maybe 350lbs. She had it twice due to gaining the weight back by eating sweets. (She was skinny for a couple of years each time) She's still overweight after the 2nd time, not near as bad but still has mobility issues as you do when you get old and have a lot of extra pounds on. Try to stay away from sweets, I know it's hard, but you went through so much, don't blow it.

I bought Knorr's chicken sodium reduced in the 1 litre tetra box. It's delicious.

Awe that's too bad. Are you lying down a lot? If you are, try to relax sitting up, you can put your feet up but don't lay down. Maybe prop your head up for a night or 2. Are you walking every couple of hours? You'll get there , just hang in there. I hope it's sooner then later.

@Clementine Sky I was just wondering how much did you loose in the 14months , My BMI is 31 I'm 5'10" 220lbs so it takes awhile for weight loss to show on me. (Which is long as I'm loosing it's fine)

18 hours ago, Indegestible76 said:

Hello,

I'm a new here and I can use some help! I have mild rectal intussusception and pelvic floor prolapse. I've been experiencing these problems for the past few years. Due to these issues, I have severe chronic Constipation. I had hope to finally have surgery to fix the Intussusception because two doctors recommended it.

Before I could have the surgery, I found out I was pregnant. I had a C-Section/Hysterectomy last January. I spent most of lat year getting rejected by doctors to help me. I felt really crappy because these so-called Colo-Rectal Surgeons just left me hanging with so little regard for me.

I waited a year and a half to see the Surgeon who diagnosed me with Rectocele/Intussusception, only for him to say NO to surgery!! At the time of my visit, I was experiencing right side pain. I This caused him to pause on treating me. I found out the next day that he wouldn't perform surgery on me even if the side pain was gone, eventhough he said just the opposite!!!

I felt abandoned and it hurt so much! I'm married and it's screwing up our intimacy something awful! The prolapse prevented us from being intimate vaginally for a few months. We just started being intimate but the issues are still a problem.

Can anybody help me with these problems?Do kegels work for pelvic floor problems? How can I fix this Intussusception?

Im 40 and lack energy for my 1 year old. I need HELP!!

I don't need to know your Finacing , 15,000$ to the mayo Clinic/per day ....they find everything , if your desperate and exhausted all your searches.

On 2017-03-07 at 11:14 AM, chache64 said:

I am 5 days post op and have not lost any weight. The morning of surgery I was 212 I'm 215 now. I'm really frustrated. The bright side besides a little nauseousness I have had zero issues.

It'll come , your Bodies trying not to give up any fat since it's been "damaged"(your stomachs near gone!) your BMI is likely lower. Wait until you heal and you'll be clear sailing !

6 hours ago, jfcajr said:

The meds help with the pain but drinking anything is hard. Can only get a few sips before I have to stop from stomach discomfort. I hope it gets easier to drink and eventually eat. I just want to feel normal again

Awe, you'll be okay in a few days. I haven't had mine done yet ,I'm 2 weeks away. I just read & read and everyone seems to have trouble and regrets. But then, things turn around! Take Care

I'm headed to the OCC in Mexico

On 2017-02-28 at 0:42 PM, lnaj59 said:

Long story short, I went to TJ with my husband for gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Illan last May and ended up backing out. A lot of things happened that we weren't expecting. My room was not reserved at the hotel we had been told we were going to stay at that night, we felt like we had no idea what was going on and where we were being taken, they were blasting rap music with a lot of profanity (not at all something my husband would ever listen to, he's very conservative), and adding that to being out of the US for the first time it was just too much. I know our coordinator meant well and was just trying to relax us and act like being there was no big deal but I think it was maybe a little too relaxed for my husband to handle.

I still would have gone through with it because it was not as much of a big deal to me but he would not let us stay there. He was terrified and so angry with me that day.

I've regretted it ever since. He hasn't been any support like he said he would be if I didn't go through with it. He wants me to have it here in the states but that would more than double what I would pay to go to TJ and I'm really not sure I would experience any better of care. I've researched and researched my options for over a year now and I still feel like Dr. Illan is the best doctor for me to go to for this. I also know that some things have changed there and I'm positive we would have a better experience this time... I'd actually rather just go by myself! I cannot get him on board with this though. I NEED to do this for myself, for my children. I am so ready to get my life back! If I could go tomorrow, I would!

Any advice?

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Maybe you need to take a friend or go alone, and leave him at home.Some people just can't handle the stress. He was likely scared and that's how he shows it. I'm going alone and my husbands staying home with the kids.

1 minute ago, Cape Crooner said:

You must be pretty tall, you don't look like you weigh 176!

That's what I was thinking! Of course she's Fit, muscle weighs more then Fat.

My date is March 23rd.