Hi There,

Just new to this forum and I am thinking of having the surgery with

Dr Pompa in Mexico in December. I was convinced that I wanted to do this as I am tired of

being overweight. I am currently 250lbs and I felt wonder ful at my lowest weight which was 185lbs.

My family is dead set against me doing this surgery and they feel

that if I just eat healthier and exercise more I will lose the weight on my own ( I have been this weight for 10 years, going up and down and

back up.... ) I just received a lengthy email from my sister telling me she had spoke to a nurse sho said she has seen horror stories from the surgeries, stomach's leaking, stomachs bursting etc.. which have cause life long problems for people and she gave me the whole if you just tried harder

at dieting you can loose the weight on your own.....

I really need some advise from people who have had this surgery to see if they have had any regrets and if they would do it again....

No, I had a different surgeon. There are good and bad surgeons everywhere: US/Canada/Mexico. I know the facilitators you are using will share with you the board certifications, etc. and also remember that many surgeons in Mexico have performed more sleeves than some doctors in the US. I do believe you are in good hands

For sure. I will keep you posted on how I make out on wed. I"ll tell Melanie you say hi

I haven't had the procedure done yet but would like to add my two cents. For those of us who have had to go through the process of considering weight loss surgery, it means that for X number of years we have not been able to attain the health that we would like. I hate hearing people ask (even if they are trying to be helpful) if I've considered trying to lose weight the "normal" way. If I could do it the "normal" way I wouldn't have yo-yoed for the twenty-nine years of my life, going through diet after diet, pills, shakes, books, crazy fad diets, and never ever achieving long-term weight loss. What you have to ask yourself is, "Will this surgery change my life?" If the answer is yes, then do it. If you're tired of being made fun of, not fitting into chairs, feeling like the fattest person in the room, being at risk for DEATH due to obesity, then the power is in your hands to get the surgery done if you are able. Every surgery has its risks. You could die getting your gallbladder removed or giving birth. But I'm ready. I think it's worth the risk, because the way that I know i'm going, I'll be dead at 35. You've got to do what's best for you and say "F*ck the haters" even if they are your own family. Family loves you unconditionally, and they will eventually come around.

I wish you the best.

I wanted to add that one of the girls who went to Dr Aceves at the same time I did was also from Sask Canada. I'm 2 weeks and 2 days out and I"ve lost 21lbs since surgery 5lbs before. Good luck!