Ummm introductions are so awkward

I've been lurking around for ages, reading every single post. All the good, wonderful, positive experiences. All of the awful, horrible, complications. All of the snarky nasty comments. And I've still decided to go through with this.

I thought I was ready last year but I chickened out. Not because of the surgery itself, but how people reacted to another friend who had the surgery. I went to a seminar and was told if I gained 20lbs more they would do it. I was given phentermine but I would have to come back every two weeks for refills. The exact opposite of what I wanted or needed.

So here goes:

I'm from south Texas

I've paid my deposit

Set my date for May 20th.

I'm going alone

Dr. Garcia in TJ

39 years

5'9

230 currently

Welcome!! Good for you! I hope you have a safe and uneventful surgery and a smooth recovery.

I didn't go to Dr. Garcia but he is very highly regarded.

Ok I've got my plane tickets. Lucky I found a really good price and a nonstop flight coming home. I'm the type of person (mom) who never buys things for themselves. Now that I've actually spent MONEY... It seems more real.

Welcome! And congrats on deciding to go to Mexico! I used a different surgeon, but I hope your trip, surgery and recovery are as smooth as can be.

Ok I've got my plane tickets. Lucky I found a really good price and a nonstop flight coming home. I'm the type of person (mom) who never buys things for themselves. Now that I've actually spent MONEY... It seems more real.

It is a very "real" and "surreal" feeling, isn't it?

Where in Texas? I'm in Southeast Texas

I'm down here in Laredo

Congrats~! You don't have too much longer now. My date is much further out -- August 5th.

• Congratulations! I hope your trip to Mexico is great and you have an uneventful surgery. Stick around and let us know your progress:)
  

Congrats on your surgery date! I am having surgery on May 27th in Reynosa, MX. I too am from Texas...Houston area. After tons of research and questions I chose Dr. Cantu. I don't want to go too far from home and since we have family not too far from Reynosa, it seemed like the best option for me. I am starting to get anxious...I am a worrier so I have painted tons of scenarios in my head of what could go wrong. I had a TERRIBLE experience with the lap-band, so most of my fears are generated from the lap-band era in my life. The cost of the surgery with Dr. Cantu is also a contributing factor as to why I chose him. Best of luck to you!!!!!

Congrats! I will be having surgery with Dr. Garcia on the 22nd!

Congrats.. To everyone. mX can be the most awesome place to have your procedure. Good luck and don't or get to have fun while you're there!

Oh.. And welcome to the forum!

Thanks to everyone for the Welcome! I am almost not nervous about the surgery. I guess that will kick in on the flight.

While I wanted something closer to home, I needed to go a bit further away for personal reasons. Gosh I live on the border! It would've been awesome to literally be 30 mins from my home.

@stefaniwg: I am going to be same day on the 20th, then headed home by the 23rd. God willing without any complications. I need to get back to my 3 kiddos/monsters.

@stefaniwg: I am going to be same day on the 20th' date=' then headed home by the 23rd. God willing without any complications. I need to get back to my 3 kiddos/monsters.[/quote']

Me too! I've been praying hard for no complications and a quick recovery. My daughter is the best child in the world and I hate being away from her so I want to hurry back home myself. Maybe I will see you there!

Congrats on your decision. He is a good Board Certified Dr, so you will be in good hands. I still can't believe I have had the Sleeve most days, but as I wake up and some days are another pound down and seeing the changes in my body, I love it!!!