Because of you, (VST members) I had to join! Because of you, I have learned a ton of information and am even more excited that I have made the right choice to follow through with having VSG surgery! I have not found this much honesty and courage at ANY other site!

I am awaiting loan acceptance and then will be scheduling my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Almanza through a lady named Patti. Does anyone know how far out the scheduling is? Will I have to wait forever after my loan is approved?

I hope you will support me through my journey as you have supported so many others!

Of course we will support you!! Welcome aboard.

Yes, Amanda. We will most definitely support you. I feel the same way about this forum and the courage and honesty. I will get sleeved on June 4th and I find great comfort in knowing I have a good support system here, as well as a great wealth of knowledge. Good luck on getting your loan and date for surgery. Keep us updated.

Welcome! These people have helped me before, during, and after my surgery! It is a great site! Good luck with your loan and surgery date, keep us posted!

Welcome Amanda.

i dont know who your going through for your loan. I went through surgeryloans.com and it took about a week to hear back. I don't have the greatest credic (student loan stuff).... and I have no collatoral. It was an expensive loan but I got approved and so far its been worth every penny of the ridiculous interest and fees.

When are you hoping to go out there. I am scheduled for June 11th and am looking for a buddy!

Unfortunately, I don't think June 11th is feasible for me. My director of nursing at the facility that I work at will be getting married on the 12th and then gone for two weeks. Not sure I would be allowed the time off. Do you think I would be able to get in that quick once the loan goes through?? How long did you have to schedule to get in for surgery?

Hi and welcome

I'm sure you'll find all the support you need here... I know my decision was made so much easier by the wealth of information on here from other sleevers.

Good luck with your loan.. hope if comes thru quick for you

Kathy

Good luck with your loan approval and scheduling! It is an exciting time! I only had to wait about 3-4 weeks from when I scheduled until the actual surgery, and that was hard!

Feel free to ask any questions you may have, either here or via private message : )

Happy planning!

I believe current wait time is two or three weeks witn Almanza. Not sure if you already have a passport but that's the thing I'm waiting on so I had t schedule further out of pay to expedite my passport.

Getting things in order for passport this week. How long have you been waiting for your passport to arrive?

Sorry for typos I'm on my cell and I suck at it.

Six weeks max but can pay seventy five bucks and have it in two.