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Marriott In Tijuana

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Glendaaus    20

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Yep definitely the more information we get the more comfortable this all seems. Let's keep the thread going!

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Laura Craft Anderson    17

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I am scheduled for the 17th. Will be arriving on the 16th. with Gracia.

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jeffmanion    26

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When you told people you were having the surgery what was their response? I'm seeing about 50/50. Some are supportive and others tell me I "really should think about it". Lol, that's even before I tell them I'm going to Mexico! I love the looks on their faces when I first tell them I'm going to Mexico!

It's funny that people think that I haven't thought this through and haven't researched having the surgery in Mexico. A co-worker told me yesterday that before I have it I should try AdvoCare or WeightWatchers. I said "please dude. You don't think I've done all that, I'm the king of losing 50 pounds." I can lose 50 pounds with any of those diets. The problem is when I stop, I put on 60.

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jthurman    20

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When you told people you were having the surgery what was their response? I'm seeing about 50/50. Some are supportive and others tell me I "really should think about it". Lol, that's even before I tell them I'm going to Mexico! I love the looks on their faces when I first tell them I'm going to Mexico!

It's funny that people think that I haven't thought this through and haven't researched having the surgery in Mexico. A co-worker told me yesterday that before I have it I should try AdvoCare or WeightWatchers. I said "please dude. You don't think I've done all that, I'm the king of losing 50 pounds." I can lose 50 pounds with any of those diets. The problem is when I stop, I put on 60.

I know right! Very few people in my life are ok with it! My mother in law refused to watch my son so my husband could go because we would get our heads cut off in Tijuana and my son would not have parents! It kinda irritates me that the people around me would think that I would do anything without extensive research and planning and would not make the right decision for myself and my family! This is a step in the right direction for all of us. I take that back...IT IS A HUGE LEAP! And yes I have gotten the "if you can lose 25 pounds on this preop diet just keep doing it and you can lose it all"! Yes I want to drink Clear liquids for the rest of my life... Until you are morbidly obese you can't judge us...Yes I did this to myself and I am doing something about! YEAH FOR ALL OF US!!!

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michelemybell    1

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Hotel is nice n clean. Staff are very accommodating... Don't walk to Walmart the day u get released cuz ur still anesthetized n feel grat. You will regret it! Lol.

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jeffmanion    26

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Hotel is nice n clean. Staff are very accommodating... Don't walk to Walmart the day u get released cuz ur still anesthetized n feel grat. You will regret it! Lol.

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That's for the advice! When did you have it done?

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cissiesue    119

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I have told very few people just because they are mosyly uneducated, and I do not want to hear their ridiculous rants. My aunt, who I asked to go for my support, was very reluctant, even though she was considering this 4 years ago. Now, she and her daughter are going with me. We will all be sleeved the same day. We will be there just before you with a different Dr/facility, but I believe you are in good hands, and I wish you and your wife much success!

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jeffmanion    26

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I have told very few people just because they are mosyly uneducated' date=' and I do not want to hear their ridiculous rants. My aunt, who I asked to go for my support, was very reluctant, even though she was considering this 4 years ago. Now, she and her daughter are going with me. We will all be sleeved the same day. We will be there just before you with a different Dr/facility, but I believe you are in good hands, and I wish you and your wife much success![/quote']

Thanks! Good luck to you all too. Having others to go through it with you will be much easier. Like a small support group. Like I said, me and my wife are having it done on the same day, but also my sister had it done in Tulsa ten days ago. So we have that support group also.

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Glendaaus    20

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People are funny indeed. They think you just decided one day "oh you know I should go to Mexico for surgery" - right!!!!

My mother said to me when I first started on process again - a year ago, "Glenda just diet and exercise", and I said "well that's a new concept" - just because I have lost and gained probably about 600 or more pounds over my lifetime with diet and exercise - maybe I should give it one last shot.....hahahaha!

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realwmnhavcurvs    5

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I enjoyed the Marriott immensely the staff was super great snd super friendly.. I enjoyed every minute of it. And I agree the beds were heaven.. So was the broth and ice pops.. Lol

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silenceshhh    9

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I haven't booked yet but I know my mom would kick and scream and guilt me till I got on the plane and then send me texts. On the other hand My mom In law has had been through bariatric surgery and 100% me and why I don't wanna tell my mom. My husband supports me in this, he just wants me to be happy and I appreciate that. A good friend of mine from high school is maybe 100 lbs soaking wet. She told me her secret was green tea. Yup! That's the secret for it. She has 3 kids and still her thigh is the size of my wrist.. Irritating. My mom and aunt are such weight watchers freaks it's more like a brain washing cult. I'm ready.

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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