Hey everyone!

So, I have made my decision to have the VSG procedure done... I have approximately 85-90lbs to lose... I have tried everything to lose weight.. sometimes i have lost some weight but of course as all of us have probably experienced, i have gained it all back and then some!!!:svengo:... Im done playing around and I want my forever solution!!!!... I will be self paying (credit line) and going to Mexico for my surgery.... if anyone would like to shoot me some advice or whatever that would be great!!

Hi Sleeve! I'm new to this too, but I'm no virgin! I have a lap-band and I'm looking to revise. This whole website is super great for information, and support.

When/where are you going in Mexico to get your surgery? I'm going to Aceves on Sept 15th. :svengo:

Welcome :-)...I too have lost and gained, and gained back more. I'm praying this tool will help me to finally get to my healthy and normal weight that I was always meant to have :-).

Well here in Canada there are not too many places that do the procedure and waiting lists for years!!!... I do not want to wait and I do not have 20,000 + to do it in the US.. so Mexico it is... and plus from all of my research thus far Dr Pompa is looking like my decision of choice however alot of people are choosing Aceves or Almanza(i think that he is the other big one) lol... How did you go about making your arrangements with Dr Aceves?

I know several people who have gone to him and was given his information from them, however - all this info is also on his website. Check it out: Alberto Aceves, MD-FACS Certified Bariatric Surgeon

However, not to dissuade you from Dr. Pompa! I have done some research on her too and she's a very good, very accredited surgeon. You would do fine going with her as well. :svengo:

There may even be a chance, albeit slight that I would switch and be revised by her.

well thats good to hear that you are pretty close to thinking about her as well!!... :svengo: Im wondering wether or not going through a consultant company to get in touch with Dr Pompa will be benificial for me or not

well thats good to hear that you are pretty close to thinking about her as well!!... :thumbup: Im wondering wether or not going through a consultant company to get in touch with Dr Pompa will be benificial for me or not

Oh yes, try to get in touch with her. When I called and a representative called me back I asked to get a phone consult with her directly.

This was Friday and the last email I received said they are going to get me one possibly Monday. Well that's today, so we shall see! It never hurts to look around for the best possible situation for yourself, while ensuring you are choosing someone with the safest surgical team.

Yah, another Canadian on here! I'm waiting to see if I qualify & would be having surgery with Dr. Pompa too! I'm hoping for October, but have no idea what kind of schedule she's on. All my information has been sent to her & now it's just a waiting game! When were you hoping to get in for you surgery? It sure would be nice to have someone from the boards be down there at the same time!!

Good luck & let me know if you hear anything!

I'm new to all of this too. It took me months just to decide to go through with it (surgery end of Oct/first of Nov). Finding the right doctor & facility was so important to me that, when I found them, I couldn't believe it too me so long - I feel like I've wasted valuable time - waiting to get my life back. I finally feel like I'm on the right track! I've shared my decision with my husband and our kids ("mom's having surgery to help with her weight" - they've got enough on their plates away at college - when they ask, I'll tell them). I'm cautious to tell anyone anything because I don't want their opinions or to feel judged. Perhaps I'll tell others a week before surgery or immediately after...or should I just keep my mouth shut? I typically don't care what others think, but this, my lifelong weakness, is difficult to open up about.

I couldn't believe it too me so long - I feel like I've wasted valuable time - waiting to get my life back. I finally feel like I'm on the right track! ..... I'm cautious to tell anyone anything because I don't want their opinions or to feel judged. Perhaps I'll tell others a week before surgery or immediately after...or should I just keep my mouth shut? I typically don't care what others think, but this, my lifelong weakness, is difficult to open up about.

I am glad that I am only 22 and this will forever be a tool of mine that will feed a long and happy healthy life... I know how you feel though.. and I am hoping to get a date the end of Sept to beginning of Oct! and its all looking good....

I have spoken to my husband about all of this and after really mulling it over he realized that this will definitely benefit me in a positive way that i just couldnt do on my own... I have not told my parents or really anyone else in my family because i feel like i will have negetive reactions from them and i need to surround myself with positive vibes at this point!! .. for example... my mom has told me in the past that if i didnt lose weight.. that my husband would eventually cheat on me... and also that I will not go as far in life like this because i will be looked down upon by other people... in some way she thinks that this will motivate me to lose weight but it just makes me feel crappy and want to eat more because of it.. if you know what i mean.. so thats why im keeping that from her.. because she will probably think im copping out even though i know i have done everything to try to be that perfect whatever lol.... ANYWAY!!!....

Im excited just to be in a positive atmosphere with my husband and know that he is supporting me through all of this :biggrin2:

My mom is the same way. Thinking it's encouragement, but it's not. I believe many people don't realize just how hard this is...the decision, follow-through and follow-up. My husband has been supportive, but he doesn't have the problem I have.

I wish you lots of luck. Keep us posted.

thanks so much.. my husband has a bmi of 21 so he doesnt understand my issues but is trying his best to support me in all of this... and thats all i can ask for!!