I would like to schedule my surgery for the first full week in March once my insurance is approved, any other March Sleevers in the building?

My surgery is

I want to thank everyone who had responded to this thread .. I have sat and read all the comment and it has educated and made me feel at ease with my decisions My surgery is Tuesday , I have been on the my Pre op diet for 11 days and have lost 13 lbs... I can't believe it...

I will be praying or each of you for a speedy recovery and a successful journey to your goals

March 11th. It's coming so fast

Ugh even though I want to do this soooo bad! I'm to scared to follow through, specially with the lack of support. My date is march 25 but I'm seriously doubting ill make it to Mexico. Is just so scary for me

My surgery is Tuesday and I'm finally starting to get nervous. A friend of mine today told me that having this surgery is unnatural. What if he is right?

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Can I ask why a lot of you go to Mexico? Is it cheaper? Easier to get it done?

My surgery is March 15

My date is Monday March 11th!! I'm so scared!!

My surgery is Tuesday and I'm finally starting to get nervous. A friend of mine today told me that having this surgery is unnatural. What if he is right?

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I have not told many people because I don't want to hear people tell me that sort of thing!! I am sorry you were told that. I think this is a very personal choice and we all make it for our self and what we need is support. Hang in there!!

Can I ask why a lot of you go to Mexico? Is it cheaper? Easier to get it done?

I am going to Mexico because my insurance does not cover weight loss surgery. To have it done here will be $20,000.00. I'm paying $4,500 in Mexico. The only thing that doesn't cover is my flight and that was only $177.00.

Can I ask why a lot of you go to Mexico? Is it cheaper? Easier to get it done?

I'm not sure about every one else but for me it was the price. I tried going thru my insurance but my employer specifically opted to not cover anything to do with weight loss so I started researching places I could get it done here in the good old US of A and well the least expensive place I found that didn't involve me being a test patient was Las Vegas for 10400 so then I started looking into mexico and found out that most doctors out their have been doing the sleeve longer then most US doctors OR where trained out her in the US so they are just as good as a US doctor and most I found are only 4500-6500 and that's usually an out the door price including 1 night b4 surgery in a hotel 2 night at the hospital after surgery and 2 nights after your hospital stay in a hotel of course u still have to add airfare

Is it easier? Well it's the same process for both the Mexico place I'm getting it done at and the Las Vegas place. I guess as long as you show them the money you can get your sleeve, what I'm trying to say is you don't have to jump thru hoops and go to classes and what not just to see if your a candidate

Omg my surgery is Monday and I can't sleep smh as much as I have research and u guys helped a lot with sharing information. I still have the question. What am I getting myself into?? I have reminded myself that I have come to far and can't turn around now. March 4 is the day

Omg my surgery is Monday and I can't sleep smh as much as I have research and u guys helped a lot with sharing information. I still have the question. What am I getting myself into?? I have reminded myself that I have come to far and can't turn around now. March 4 is the day

Doubts are normal. You're going to make a huge change to your body. I have yet to meet anyone that has regretted making this choice, except for the less common cases of extreme complications. And even then, most people who had complications say they'd do it over again.

You will be just fine. Believe in your heart and your strength.

And good luck on Monday! You'll be in our thoughts.

Good Morning,heading to the airport this is it,,,,March 4th.this was a year wait,waiting on....

Good luck to everyone that is being sleeved this week (inlcuding me..yay). I have been reading a lot here about going to Mexico and I applaud you for taking that step. I am fortunate that my insurance covered me for this. In regard to all the classes required, I have to say that I am glad I had to go through all that. It gave me a chance to make darn sure this was the avenue I wanted to go with my weight loss. It a tool people. We still have to do the work. Just want everyone to realize that. Also, the classes taught me how to deal with my emotions, how to handle changes is attitudes towards me when I lose this weight and how to live a full and healthy life post-op. This was my choice as it was yours and we should stand proud on that decision. One thing I learned through this whole journey from being obese to the decision to get healthy....I will NEVER treat people the way I have been treated all these years. We are all treated so differently when we have this weight problem, but no one seems to be empathetic to us as individuals. Ain't gonna happen with me. I will love the new me and I want to help others, not degrade them. I love you all and hope everyone has a wonderful experience.

AND, don't forget, if you ware even thinking about the possibility of doing a half marathon or 5k after your surgery, consider joining our private facebook page. We will be encouraging each other, talking about training tactics, and working toward a dream of running in the Disney Princess Half Marathon next year. Hey, I am 61 and if I can dream, so can you, right? Just let me know, then like me on facebook (Kriss Melby Johnson) and I will add you to our page. Come on, it will be fun.