Morovis88

Yes, Me 9am in Caracas Venezuela. I live in Orlando and my insurance denied my two appeals, but I am blessed I have a family friend who is a Bariatric Surgeon in Venezuela and he is doing my surgery. Anyway I leave on thursday so will be a little disconected but as soon as I can I will login and update..Take care and God Bless us with health and successful banding in 2010.. maritza

Great start H, I will have my surgery 2/23 so it would be great to keep in touch. I will not have a computer until I get back, so as soon as I can login I will let you know..Keep up the good work...M-

Hi. I am in orlando and after two years of appeals I am going to self pay. My surgery is on feb 23. I did go thru the whole seminar. I just finished all my psy,cardio, gastro and endocrine evaluatios and testsm I start my liquid diet on the 16th. I am on blood pressure meds and diabetes meds. My mom had a stroke at 53 and my dad had quadruple bypass sugery at 60. I was 274 lbs now at 258 just trying to get used to liquids and exercising everyday. I am ready for my life change. I also have two kids and know how hard it is but for the first time in my life I have to put myself first for all of our sakes. Let's keep in touch. Maritza Morovis88@embarqmail.com

Hello. My surgey date is 2/23. I also am so excited. I have been in so many websites on lapband that I am on overload. I am not really nervous I am hopeful and greatful for this new start on life. This website forum has helped a lot also. It is great to read all the different challenges and success stories. Let's keep in touch. Good luck and God bless. Maritza

Wow. Good luck. It was great to read your blog. I start my pre op diet on the 2/13. Hang in there..

I was not required a preop diet either, but have been doing one on my own..

#1. Surgery date? 2/23/2010 #2. State you live in? Florida #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Sanchez-Alva Caracas Venzuela #4. Insurance or self pay? Self Pay #5. Age and height 29/5'4" #6. Current weight and goal weight? 268/currently 260/i would be happy at 199, goal weight should be 145 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? Health condition and family history. I have been through two appeals to insurance and finally decided with my husband and drs that I could not wait any longer so went self pay. #7. Do you have the support of family and friends? absolute yes! #8. Concerns and questions? not this time.

My surgery date is february 23rd at 9am. It is time for me to be first on my list on priorities. I have no fear, just very determined. Let's keep in touch.

Loved your post..so true...keep up the good work and God Bless..M-

I finally took it out of my 401k. I figured if I keep eating myself to death and spending much more money on prescriptions, office visits and sick time. I took a hardship withdrawl and with the letters from my doctors had no problems taking it out. good luck..

Keep your faith. You have made a wonderful decision. I will have my surgery in late January I hope you keep us posted on your day to day. Best wishes, maritza, morovis88

I will have my surgery in late January, still no date..but it has been 2 years of preparing for this time and I am ready. You should be proud of yourself and your new life. Hope to stay in touch, Maritza, morovis88

NewMechelle, You are doing wonderful. I can't even imagine 63 pounds less..that is what my child weighs. Keep your faith. Try to think about something else. Like how blessed you are and how healthier you are because of your brave choice. It is so worth it. I have not had my surgery yet, but I have been reading a lot of blogs lately. Take care and God Bless you.

Wow...it is so hard to imagine..that is why it is so wonderful to see the pictures. All the stories day to day are an inspiration. M-

Good Luck and God Bless everything will go just fine. Don't worry..

All you things were great. They put a smile on my face and gave me hope. Bless you all..

I am new to this site and I am looking at having surgery in venezuela with Dr. Sanchez, has anyone out there had surgery with him that can give me information on how it went..thank you