BellaMama530

Thank you for the feedback @Rainbow_Warrior and @Foxbins I appreciate the insight.

Hi All, I've been reading posts for a while and decided it was time to make an account and introduce myself. I am 35 and a single mother of 2. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and am really sick of "dieting" and trying weight loss pills, etc. all to lose some weight, feel starved, and then fall off the wagon and regain it all back. I've had luck on some diet, Weight Watchers was my favorite but I ALWAYS still felt hungry which would lead me to quitting. Recently my mother has suffered some health concerns and some are directly linked to her weight. Although I don't have any documented health issues at this time (not including joint pain, tiredness, fatigue after exercise, self-esteem/body image issues and general discomfort hauling my heavy body around) this has really put this struggle into perspective for me and I'm becoming more serious about the life changes needed to get/stay healthy for myself, my kids, and my future. After months of researching I'm considering weight loss surgery. I am considering going to Tijuana, as I can't get it covered in the US, and the cost of my deductible would be about the same as the full price in TJ anyways. I am hoping for some feedback on those with experiences with the gastric sleeve performed in TJ. Everything I've read so far has been very positive aside from a few people that seemed to have difficulty after not following the procedures. Something I am VERY concerned about is the life-long side effects of this surgery. I've read about hair loss, and loose skin, but more concerning to me is the hospitalizations for lack of nutrients/vitamins, iron transfusions, teeth decay, early osteoporosis etc... any personal experiences with those? Any tips on how to avoid them? I want to change my life and be a better example of a healthy eater to my kids, but not at the expense of my life long health with regards to other more serious matters. Anyways, that's me! I am really hoping to learn more about personal experiences so I can make my final decision. Thank you for your feedback.

Hi, I am also new to this site and considering the sleeve as well. I do not qualify for surgery in the states due to my low BMI but I am interested in going to Tijuana for the surgery. It's scary considering going to a foreign country for any medical procedure! Good luck to you and I look forward to other's responses....