I'm thinking about puting down my Deposit tomorrow with ready 4 a change. For a surgery date of jan 7th. Has anyone used this DR? And how was there Experience? Thanks for Sharing.

Thanks for the idea. My flight will be in sa diego at 9:15am so i am not sure how long it will take to cross the border. That suggestion will work out great for me. Thanks again for the heads up.

Kristinaj how are you finding your sleeve? I am having a revision in April with dr Lopez. I hate the band, please reassure me I'm doing the right thing!! Xx

Kristinaj how are you finding your sleeve? I am having a revision in April with dr Lopez. I hate the band' date=' please reassure me I'm doing the right thing!! Xx[/quote']

I haven't been sleeved yet. I am scheduled for May 11th. There a bunch of people who have had the revision that are really happy. I would check out the band to sleeve revision board and talk to some of the vets! I am positive this will be the best thing for me. Anything is better than this band!!!

Oops read that wrong! Have you had success with the band at all? I can't wait for April for it to be out! Good luck for may xx

Oops read that wrong! Have you had success with the band at all? I can't wait for April for it to be out! Good luck for may xx

Yes, initially I lost 100lbs. Then had a slip and erosion which ended in removal. After getting my band replaced a year later (after gaining all my weight back), my second band just never worked like my first one did. Took me a long time to decide on revision and waited a few years while I had my children, but I am finally ready and can't wait! Good luck to you!!!

Thanks for the idea. My flight will be in sa diego at 9:15am so i am not sure how long it will take to cross the border. That suggestion will work out great for me. Thanks again for the heads up.

 

Crossing into Mexico takes minutes, no lines in the morning, it's going home which can take hours!

Just posting to keep tabs on this conversation. Even though I have decided to go to MX with Dr. F. Garcia and get the SVSG if I have it done ...I'm just still on the fence.

 

1)Wondering how far in the future i should schedule?

 

2) Amy posted that she is hospitalized because she has blood clots? I'm sure this is rare but i'm wondering what the follow up is after surgery in MX? and if my insurance will cover me if there are any complications.

 

3) Can anyone share Dr. F. Garcias - pre op & post op plan/recommendations (diet, exercise).

 

My plan lose 20 lbs before surgery

Start at 1600-1800 calories and reduce 200 calories per week then alternate between 1000-1200

Eat 4-6 small meals with 2 oz protien & 2 oz complex carb 3 times a day, one protein drink, 1 fruit snack & 1 green snack (to total 6) using smaller utensils & plates

Stop drinking while I'm eating,

Weight training/calisthenics 3 times a week and yoga, barre, biking, walking

Reduce/eliminate no sugar, sodium, soy, gluten, msg, gmo

No soda

Coffee?

tea okay?

LaserSkinGirl thanks for posting. I have also opted for "Same Day Surgery". My plane arrives at 12:30; I was a little worried about being late for testing, but Alma said that I would be fine. I will stay two nights in the hospital and 1 night in the hotel. I want to get back home. I told my boss that I would be having surgery, did not mention what type, but asked if it was okay to work from home until I felt I was ready to come back to work. I was planning on returning to work the next day after I arrived home, just want the extra time if needed.

Crossing into Mexico takes minutes, no lines in the morning, it's going home which can take hours!

thanks alot that clears up everything. Same day surgery it is.

Has anyone had the one incision sleeve with Dr. Garcia?

I am inquiring about it with him. They dont give much information. Whats your question?

Has anyone had the one incision sleeve with Dr. Garcia?

 

There are some good Youtube videos, they also call it the spider procedure.

I did ask him about it and he said it is mostly cosmetic and the surgery itself takes a bit longer. Plus it does cost more too. For me, I think I will stick with the 4 incision surgery. For 1, I don't like anything touching my belly button, so think I would get the willies and grossed right out especially having to have the drain tube out that hole. 2 reason is I will probably have to have a tummy tuck when it is all said and done, which would remove all the scars from the surgery anyways. Just the conclusion and decidion I have come to.

What about ready 4 a change ( Alma ) what how what your experience with them?

I am going april 15, Alma has been real nice and eay to work with

I inquired about the single incision. I didn't realize its only available if your BMI is under 40, which mine is not.. so its not an option for me.