I have spent hours reading every post regarding this procedure and want to thank everyone who takes the time to tell their story, the ups and downs, laughter and tears. Monday, I started my internet search, filled out medical questionaire with Beliteweight and today scheduled the operation with Dr. Rodriquez in TJ on April 13th. I am 58 years old and like most of you, have struggled with my weight all my life. Every diet plan, pill (yes Phen/Fen), hospital protein liquid diet, and HCG - tried everything and I can lose weight on all of them, but I cannot seem to keep it off. I have been going to an exercise boot camp 5 days per week for the last 2 months and have not lost one pound! My husband is totally supportive and is excited for me to have this procedure. I am concerned with the process only because I am not having to go through the tests and evaluations that people have to do in the US. I just told them what procedure I wanted and agreed to pay for it. Can it really be this simple? So glad I found this forum!

I will let you know, I have been scheduled for the sleeve on 02/26/11. I'm sure we have the same? What will happen in TJ, what is the hospital INT like, how is the Dr Rod. At this time I have called several people on belightweights referral list and all had great things to say about their surgery but they may not include people who haven't had a good experience. The cost was good at $6700.00 but only good if there r no problems. I will post again so u know what I went through.

I will let you know, I have been scheduled for the sleeve on 02/26/11. I'm sure we have the same? What will happen in TJ, what is the hospital INT like, how is the Dr Rod. At this time I have called several people on belightweights referral list and all had great things to say about their surgery but they may not include people who haven't had a good experience. The cost was good at $6700.00 but only good if there r no problems. I will post again so u know what I went through.

I am scheduled with Dr. Rod on 2/19/2011. so next week. I will let you know.

That would b great

Curry, we all wish you well. Let us know as time approaches so we can encourage you more.

I have spent hours reading every post regarding this procedure and want to thank everyone who takes the time to tell their story, the ups and downs, laughter and tears. Monday, I started my internet search, filled out medical questionaire with Beliteweight and today scheduled the operation with Dr. Rodriquez in TJ on April 13th. I am 58 years old and like most of you, have struggled with my weight all my life. Every diet plan, pill (yes Phen/Fen), hospital protein liquid diet, and HCG - tried everything and I can lose weight on all of them, but I cannot seem to keep it off. I have been going to an exercise boot camp 5 days per week for the last 2 months and have not lost one pound! My husband is totally supportive and is excited for me to have this procedure. I am concerned with the process only because I am not having to go through the tests and evaluations that people have to do in the US. I just told them what procedure I wanted and agreed to pay for it. Can it really be this simple? So glad I found this forum!

wow, you sound like me. Jenny Craig, weight watchers, no carbs, low carbs, and yes HCG. It sure is tough. I'm just tired of the yo-yo diets. I'm 50 now and can't keep up. My surgery is scheduled for March 15 with Dr. Kelley in TJ. I am so excited. 33 days and counting.

Good for you! I'm a little older than you and will have mine next month probably. This forum has been so good for answering all kinds of little issues as well as big ones! I've battled weight forever but mostly in the last 10 years. When a trainer twice a week for 6 months wasn't getting any weight off I started re-thinking and studying. This has got to be the way to go! I have mostly supportive friends and a great group working with me in TN. Here's to good health!

I have spent hours reading every post regarding this procedure and want to thank everyone who takes the time to tell their story, the ups and downs, laughter and tears. Monday, I started my internet search, filled out medical questionaire with Beliteweight and today scheduled the operation with Dr. Rodriquez in TJ on April 13th. I am 58 years old and like most of you, have struggled with my weight all my life. Every diet plan, pill (yes Phen/Fen), hospital protein liquid diet, and HCG - tried everything and I can lose weight on all of them, but I cannot seem to keep it off. I have been going to an exercise boot camp 5 days per week for the last 2 months and have not lost one pound! My husband is totally supportive and is excited for me to have this procedure. I am concerned with the process only because I am not having to go through the tests and evaluations that people have to do in the US. I just told them what procedure I wanted and agreed to pay for it. Can it really be this simple? So glad I found this forum!

Thanks for the replies and support. Looking forward to surgery and wish I could go now! Please let me know how everything goes in TJ and TN. Will keep reading and learning as much as I can!

I am scheduled with Dr. Rod on 2/19/2011. so next week. I will let you know.

Please keep me posted as well. I'm scheduled for 2/26/11.