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And you are correct about the support part..I'm not finding much yet here close to home..the people I chose to tell about it are still pretty negative. Hell' date=' I don't want to put a sign up in the yard, you know? Sure would be nice if they would just be on board..chipping away, chipping away...a little bit each day! LOL[/quote']

The negativity was getting to me too. I just keep reminding myself that it mostly stems from lack of knowledge and concern. I am smart and resourceful. I wouldn't make this leap if I didn't look first! Ya know?

Amanda Rae

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I know exactly what you mean!

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Hello , I'm in Columbus Ohio.... going to Mexico to have surgery with Dr. Alvarez on November 30th.

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Hello ' date=' I'm in Columbus Ohio.... going to Mexico to have surgery with Dr. Alvarez on November 30th.[/quote']

Hey Awesome! You can report back on your experience if you don't mind? Good luck and good health!

Columbus has some good shopping! And of course the OSU Buckeyes!! O-H-

Amanda Rae

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IO.... will report back to let ya know how it goes. Good luck to you as well

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Hello , I'm in Columbus Ohio.... going to Mexico to have surgery with Dr. Alvarez on November 30th.

Oh you lucky duck! I started out with Alvarez, but have since changed my mind, mostly due to my impatience with waiting to save up the cash...if I had the extra dough, I'd already have my appt made and ready to fly over to see him! Best of luck, I know you'll do well!

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Thank you, best of luck to you too!! I was originally supposed to have mine October 5th but had to move my date due to medical issues. I've been saving for this since last December

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Dr. Alvarez has some FB pages..be sure and join up, I've been chatting it up with a lot of folks on there, reading about their experiences. I had hoped to be an "official Dr. Alvarez" sleeved member...don't think I can raise the funds in the time I have allowed myself

[buckeye_girl40 203]

I've been following on twitter and you tube.... when are you thinking of having your surgery? Susan, his coordinator is really good at working with you. I've heard so many good things about him... he's really good about answering my emails and tweets too

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I was shooting for March of next year thinking with my savings and possibly tax return I could have at least half of Dr. A's fee and by then be in a better position credit wise to apply for a loan for the remainder. I've since had enough doubts that I can make that a reality that I've started looking at lower priced surgeries, farther from home (which means a longer plane ride). That's still a few months away though...and I've emailed Susan a lot prior to going off tangent with cheaper surgeons, and you're right, she's been great! I've sent a few emails to another coordinator about Dr. Alejandro Lopez, but haven't been able to find very many reviews about him...who knows, as fickle as I am, I could change my mind again on who I go with. The only thing I wont change my mind on is the decision to DO IT!

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I went to my PCP yesterday for some medical professional feedback. He is supportive. He is going to check the booking agency I'm using and their surgeries. He said he will definitely treat me post op and was surprised asked. I explained I've read a few patients saying their PCP refused care if they went out of the country for surgery. Also he gave me a flu shot, tetanus shot, and referred me for the Hep A series b4 I leave the country for medical treatment. What a great doc!

Amanda Rae

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I should say... I talked with my PCP earlier this month about follow up. He agreed to, but only after saying he was neither a supporter of WLS or an opponent. He asked me what I was going to do with all the loose skin...I told him I'd just "tuck it in"

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I should say... I talked with my PCP earlier this month about follow up. He agreed to' date=' but only after saying he was neither a supporter of WLS or an opponent. He asked me what I was going to do with all the loose skin...I told him I'd just "tuck it in" <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Lol!

I do plan to nip and tuck it surgically once I hit my goal range.

Amanda Rae

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Hey AmandaRae, how are things going for you?

I am super excited right now, just found out I can use my flexible spending account money for my surgery!! This means I can have my surgery right after the first of the year. I know you won't be heading over until March I was looking forward to having an Ohio sleeve buddy, maybe I can convince my daughter to tag along. Let's keep in touch?? Maybe we could meet up sometime and share our experiences.

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Hey AmandaRae' date=' how are things going for you?

I am super excited right now, just found out I can use my flexible spending account money for my surgery!! This means I can have my surgery right after the first of the year. I know you won't be heading over until March <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I was looking forward to having an Ohio sleeve buddy, maybe I can convince my daughter to tag along. Let's keep in touch?? Maybe we could meet up sometime and share our experiences. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hey, good for you!! We should totally meet up some time. Who have you decided on for your surgery?

Amanda Rae