Hello everyone and thank you for giving me so much help and inspiration as I start this journey. I am a 39 year old single mom of two kids (18 and 6). I divorced about 1.5 years ago and am just starting to now be happy again. I got the lap-band from Dr. Ortiz in TJ back in December of 2009. I have to admit that my head wasn't in the game. I hate the damn thing and am so tired of getting stuck and puking.

Just started researching having the band removed and maybe getting bypass. That is when I came across all of the sleeve info. I researched docs. and since my insurance won't touch WL surgery with a 10 foot poll I chose to venture to Mexico again. This time I am going to see Dr. Aceves. Dr. Ortiz was fantastic but after reading all of the stories about Aceves being "the man" when it comes to revisions I have decided to go with him. Anyhoo my surgery is scheduled for May 11 and I can't wait. Until that day comes I am going to read, read and read some more and make sure I do it right this time. I got banded at 212 lbs. and now I am at 231. UGH!

Thank you for the support and all of the information, I look forward to sharing all of our experiences together on this amazing journey.

What hospital will you be in? I will be having my surgery May 14th with Dr. Garcia at Hospital Mi Doctor.

I am having mine with Dr. Aceves at Almater. Are you nervous? I am. Sometimes I read too much. lol

I am sooooo nervous but so excited lol. I cannot wait. I read too much too but I am going to go with my gut and its telling me I am making the right decision. I have read wonderful things about my surgeon and I am going to be fine. Sometimes I read things and it scares me but I will not let anything stop me lol.

Keep me posted and I will do the same.

Both of you are making the right decision!! Getting sleeved was probably the best thing that has happened in my life! I pray that you both have a safe surgery without any complications and that you have a speedy recovery!

Both of you are making the right decision!! Getting sleeved was probably the best thing that has happened in my life! I pray that you both have a safe surgery without any complications and that you have a speedy recovery!

Thank you very much. Who did your surgery?

Thank you for the encouraging words. Your progress is amazing. Wow. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I am actually on my way to being healthy and thin again. It is scary but exciting at the same time.

Hello everyone and thank you for giving me so much help and inspiration as I start this journey. I am a 39 year old single mom of two kids (18 and 6). I divorced about 1.5 years ago and am just starting to now be happy again. I got the lap-band from Dr. Ortiz in TJ back in December of 2009. I have to admit that my head wasn't in the game. I hate the damn thing and am so tired of getting stuck and puking.

Just started researching having the band removed and maybe getting bypass. That is when I came across all of the sleeve info. I researched docs. and since my insurance won't touch WL surgery with a 10 foot poll I chose to venture to Mexico again. This time I am going to see Dr. Aceves. Dr. Ortiz was fantastic but after reading all of the stories about Aceves being "the man" when it comes to revisions I have decided to go with him. Anyhoo my surgery is scheduled for May 11 and I can't wait. Until that day comes I am going to read' date=' read and read some more and make sure I do it right this time. I got banded at 212 lbs. and now I am at 231. UGH!

Thank you for the support and all of the information, I look forward to sharing all of our experiences together on this amazing journey. [/quote']

Congrats on your decision. I am also newly divorced (about 6 months ago) and I'm just starting to find my happiness. I was sleeved about z6 weeks ago, best of luck!