Hi everyone,

So I’m in need of support. I’ve been doing all my research to find a good doctor and some of you gave me excellent recommendations. I’ve narrowed it down to about 4 that I will be calling to get further info and to see what vibes I get.

I just have no one to talk to about my concerns, my goals, my fears. I can’t talk to my mom she doesn’t think I need it and even if she did she wouldn’t want me going to Mexico for it. My one line of support would be my boyfriend and he just doesn’t get it. He thinks I should do it the old diet and exercise way. He says if I diet like him I’d lose it just as fast as he did. His way is hardly eating while taking diet pills and fat burners mixed in with exercising like you’re training for a triathlon and then gaining it back. He doesn’t understand that 1. Men tend to lose quicker than women 2. I have done it his way, for a whole month and all I got out of it was 7 lbs down and a month of feeling crappy, irritated and constant headache.

I need people that are going through this and have gone through this. Everything will be ok right? My main concern was going down to Mexico. How safe is it really? How much danger are you in going down there? How was your recovery? Did you have any complications? Were there any moments of regret and how long did it take you to get over it? How did you pay for it, cash or finance? If financed, was there high interest rates??

I will be more than happy to fill you in on everything. I just got back from Tj. Was I worried? Yes. What you're feeling is so normal. Inbox me and I'll give you my info.

Mississippi Girl

Going to Mexico can be perfectly safe or risky depending on the surgeon and facility you choose. I was sleeved 12/20 in TJ and everything was textbook perfect. Really no postop pain, was back at work in a week, transitioned through food stages well, and am losing at a good rate. The stay in TJ was actually fun since I was there with my sister. I've had a non-VSG complication (Clostridial infection caused by antibiotics from surgery and a tooth abscess) and my surgeon has been great with followup correspondence and coordinating my treatment with my PCP and gastroenterologist. I feel great, I have great restriction, and am thrilled with my progress so far.

Which surgeons are you considering at this point? I would be more than happy to discuss the details of my research and decision to use Obesity Control Center if you are interested. Feel free to PM me. As for payment, I saved up for almost two years and paid cash.

Mississippi Girl,

Congratulations on your Surgery. Haven't seen you on the site much. Hope you are doing well.

Hi Sunshine, you are in the right place. You will receive lots of support, info and help on this site. Good luck to you.