I started my journey in Juarez, Mexico on 9/12/2014. I weighed in at 5'4.5", 247 lbs. I just returned home today greatfull to see my children and sleep in my bed. I was sleeved by a great team of docs lead by Dr. Jose Rodriquez Villarreal (Dr. Rod). My thanks to Dr. Rod, Dr. Calderon, Dr. Aramburo, Dr Solis, Dr. Castillo and Dr. Vizcama. As the child of two wonderful docs and the sister of one as well, I know good medical personel when I meet them. I am a difficult patient to please and I didn't have one complaint. My husband, who initially thought I was crazy to go to Mexico, was very impressed. I will admit that I did my research carefully before going and so did my family members.

Star Medica is small private hospital, staffed with really nice, caring professionals who seem to smile all of the time. All of my doctors spoke English, though much of the staff did not, which didn't seem to matter. They understood what I needed when I needed it which made things so much easier. I experienced pain because of the gas which was to be expected. Two days out and I feel almost completely normal. When I got home, I weighed in and was 238! I was really surprised. I didn't expect to see 9 lbs gone already. I feel as though I have a new opportunity to live again. I've been overweight for the last 8 years and its been a major roadblock to me living and enjoying life. I don't want to be afraid to run in to friends and have them say "She's so big now or Wow, she's gotten fat". I don't want to feel like I'll embarrass my kids or husband when I go out. I want to take family pictures. Not one of these excuses will hold me back any longer.

I'm so glad that I've started my journey and that Belite was an option for me.

Edited September 15, 201411 yr by ochiatl

ochiatl,

Glad you had a successful, uneventful surgery. I'm hoping your recovery is an easy one. After surgery, the most important thing is to sip, sip, sip Water. Your body has plenty of stored energy to run on. Rest when you need to and allow yourself to recover from the major surgery and be as active as you can comfortably be.

Welcome to the strange journey down the "losers" highway,

Blessings,

Kathleen

Thanks Kathleen

I need all the advice I can get. Please share any other tips for success. They will be most appreciated

Thanks for sharing! Would love to see an update on your progress???

Did you pay cash or use Belites financing option?