I just posted an introductory message on the main forum but I expect to be spending most of my time here.....I doubt I would be having VSG at all if it weren't for the information and thoughts you have all shared and I can't say how much I appreciate it.

Because I am just under 40 BMI with no co-morbidities, I will have to be self-pay. With the support of my PCP, I started looking into WLS last fall but was so put off by the attitude of the programs in this area (Des Moines), I felt no way were these people getting up to $30K of my money (yep, that's what we were quoted at the informational seminar). I was very discouraged because I had no information about procedures in Mexico and just felt it wasn't an option. Plus my husband and sister threw hissy fits when I brought it up. My sister is slender with no weight issues in her whole life except keeping enough weight ON and truly thinks I can do this "on my own". My husband has seen my struggles close up and is totally supportive about the surgery in general but VERY skeptical about going to Mexico.

Thanks in part to you all, he has come around and will be going with me.

After much dithering, I have decided on going to Dr. Garcia in TJ using r4ac. Don't have a date set yet, but shooting for late March, early April. My schedule at work won't let me get away much before that and I can get better airfares then too. Now I'm starting to get excited....!

Kathryn

Welcome! Best wishes to you as your plans take shape!

I also chose Dr. Garcia because if the great things I read on this message board. I'll be sleeved in mid-March. It's nice to talk to some of you and read so many peoples stories. It's comforting...like a little family.

For real!

Welcome! Best wishes to you as your plans take shape!

Thanks Amber! BTW, in my book you are now the gold standard for reporting your experience.

Congratulations on your decision, and welcome to our forums! I am hearing more and more great things about Dr. Garcia.

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While I didn't use Dr. Garcia, the Mexico experience is nothing to be scared of. You will be very well taken care of!