Hi,

It's official. I get to become a sleeve sister with Dr. Aceves' assistance on Oct 30. Yes, I will be out of the Fat girl costume by the following halloween. Maybe next year I can go as Lady Godiva! I am so excited. My friend, Linda, a cardiac nurse is going with me. She is my support system. Although her husband Pete is not too sure about the two of us going to Mexico, he supports my decision to have the surgery. I have no fears. Been researching this for years, so it is so thrilling to have everything falling into place finally.:tongue2:

That is great news Norma! I am happy for you! Oct. will be here before you know it.

I hope Judy is able to get her sleeve in Oct. so the two of you can possibly be there together.

Congratulations, Norma. Originally my 77 year old mother was going to go with me, because my husband had just started a new job and had no vacation time. He was really worried about us traveling to Mexico as well, so ended up taking the time off without pay. He was pleasantly surprised when we got there, as Mexicali really is one of the safer areas. Plus, if you do like we did and stay at the hotel for dinner and don't go out wandering around much, you will be fine. In the end, I am glad my hubby went though, I needed him with me.

Congrats on getting your date, you will love having a friend with you. I was so glad VAngel and Bearded was with me. I dont want to think about what it would have been like without them.

Norma, I'm so happy that you have your date. I wish I could get mine on the same day. Last year we had fall break late in Oct.. I found out today that it is going to be the first week of Oct.. Well we could be Halloween sleeve sisters. Judy

Too bad you can't take the same time off that I have. I am getting excited as I have never gotten this far before. I have figured out the financing but still have to earn another 3,000 before Oct. I applied for the passport today. I am just getting the card since I don't expect to fly into Mexico. My photo was a lot better than my driver's license one. I got the tickets and since my friend had a voucher, only had to pay $110 total.:001_tongue::thumbup1::thumbup1:

We applied for the passport card too. Our tickets will cost 450. if I book them now. You got a good deal on your tickets. We will have a 6 and 1/2 hour flight.

Can you change your surgery to the first of the month? I have some sick days that I could use but I hate to do that to the teacher I work with. I have 3 special needs children in my kindergarten class this year and I don't like to leave them with a sub. Did you get the special price at Dr. Aceves hospital? That would help alot. Judy

I can't change my date as they have no openings in the early part of the month and my friend can't get off then. I will just have to let you be first and watch and learn from your experience. I am paying $9000.

that's awesome i'm going to almanaza oct29 but i'm actually gonna be there the 26th and stay in a hotel near sandiego airport. goodluck

Edited September 20, 200916 yr by mnb