I haven't told any friends or family of my scheduled VSG on Nov 14th in Mexico. The only person that knows is my husband.

How did your friends and family react to Surgery in Mexico?

Yes I am flying in on Thursday. I'm going to OCC first and will be at the Marriott that evening. We should try to meet.

Yes I am flying in on Thursday. I'm going to OCC first and will be at the Marriott that evening. We should try to meet.

Yep. Sounds great. I am at the Marriott now in room 309.

My family flipped smooth out. Especially since I elected to travel there alone.

I'm traveling to Tijuana alone. Did you ever feel nervous?

I told my parents and they freaked! My hubs was good with it and that is all I cared about. Now, it's a great story based on SHOCK VALUE and I love to share what I did!

Plus, it does sound totally nuts if you aren't educated on the topic. I remember when I found out Tijuana was a destination for weight loss surgery. My first thought was, "Oh man....I hope I am never desperate enough to go to Mexico!" Ha ha....lesson learned!

I'm traveling to Tijuana alone. Did you ever feel nervous?

I'm in Mexico alone right now and I'm really glad that I came alone. It's been like a vacation. Don't be worried you will be pleased with your decision.

I had my sleeve on sept 10th with dr. Garcia and florence hospital. Only my husband knew. We told everyone it was just a little getaway for us...rekindling. lol!!! It was a great trip and they keep you safe. Some ppl were alone but you will see so many others out there and everyone was friendly.

I'm in Mexico alone right now and I'm really glad that I came alone. It's been like a vacation. Don't be worried you will be pleased with your decision.

Oh wow! How'd your surgery go? I'm glad you're getting rest and I can't wait to be in your shoes.

I'm traveling to Tijuana alone. Did you ever feel nervous?

I certainly was not in my comfort zone. Usually the patients left the hotel in groups. To do a little sight seeing or shopping for souvenirs. I decided that was the safest thing to do. Other than that I stuck close to the clinic and hotel so I wouldn't end up getting lost. More than anything.

First I told the hubby about it and he supported me 150%....and went with me. I told my 2 girls ages 29 and 32...the 32 year old had a bypass and both kids were on board and trusted that I did the research. I told my very good friends...2 of them had a bypass...they were all cool....they know me and trusted I knew what I was doing. On facebook i have been posting my weight loss. People were asking how so I pulled up a dr oz clip and put it out there and explained I went to Mexico. Some about crapped a brick. They remember me posting photos of Mexico, but since I am a travel agent they thought I was on another trip. But I have 2 people who wanted information, so if that helped a few people...great. And some thanked me for putting the info out and not hding it. All is good.

I've only told one friend. She her husband and older daughters know. Others I might tell after it all said and done if they ask. I don't she where it's everyone's business. But I won't lie. Most everyone knows I've been dieting and exercising more and can see the difference. And I haven't even had my surgery yet.

I go often to Mexico for work. That's to Monterrey an Saltillo , so people are used to me going to Mexico. When I told them that I'm going to Tj for surgery they still told me that I'm nuts. Who cares what everybody says. I got back safe and sound and told the same people that I got shot in my stomach 5 times by the cartel down in Tj.

I go often to Mexico for work. That's to Monterrey an Saltillo ' date=' so people are used to me going to Mexico. When I told them that I'm going to Tj for surgery they still told me that I'm nuts. Who cares what everybody says. I got back safe and sound and told the same people that I got shot in my stomach 5 times by the cartel down in Tj.[/quote']

LMFAO. I did the same thing.

I go often to Mexico for work. That's to Monterrey an Saltillo ' date=' so people are used to me going to Mexico. When I told them that I'm going to Tj for surgery they still told me that I'm nuts. Who cares what everybody says. I got back safe and sound and told the same people that I got shot in my stomach 5 times by the cartel down in Tj.[/quote']

I so wish I had thought of that first :-) that is the funniest thing I've ever read! Good luck on your journey

LOL

I'm exactly like you, I only told my husband and my best friends. I had mentioned a friend who had it done a year prior to my actual surgery and my family flipped out and said they hope I never had it done because I could achieve anything thru diet and exercise. The most unsupportive group of people ever, and they don't need to know my business, so I have never told them.