Good evening fellow travelers. Since I haven't seen a group posting for February/March 2015 I thought I'd start one. I am interested in who you chose and where you're having your surgery. I have not set a date yet, but I will be talking with Katy Floyd (from A Lighter Me) on Monday to discuss setting a date and answering some of my questions. I am 49 years old (going to be a healthier 50's and beyond) man. I am a nurse,working in an ICU, and have been working nights for the majority of the past 27 years. I have decided on Dr Elias Ortiz, with A Lighter Me, in Tijuana, Mexico. I hope to share more of my story in the future.

Day 2 was so much better. Ready to be back at the hotel. Feel great. We are hoping to go shopping tomorrow before we head home on Saturday. Hope you are feeling well.

Hello Everyone - SleevedNFree here....

I had my surgery with Dr. alejandro lopez on Wednesday at VIDA Hospital. All is well. I will send the play-by-play later. I'm in the part of the hospital that is called the Recovery Boutique and this place is absolutely awesome and upscale. I've done well since the surgery - able to get Clear liquids in. First day post-op I was able to taken in about 8 oz of apple juice, 8oz of gatorade, and 8 oz of Water, and 1/2 of chicken broth without vomiting at all. I'm been taken super slow sips and sitting up whenever I do drink anything. I'm heading to the hotel this morning and will have my drain taken out, which has caused me no problems - took a shower yesterday and felt even better.

Congrats to all of you who have been sleeved this week. Speedy and healthy recovery is my prayer for you!

All the best!!!!!

@@plusone - so glad you guys are doing better. I'm heading to the hotel today as well. Continue to feel better.

Day 2 was so much better. Ready to be back at the hotel. Feel great. We are hoping to go shopping tomorrow before we head home on Saturday. Hope you are feeling well.

Hi All,

My surgery date is March 4th in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Lopez with Specialized Bariatrics. I too have done a great deal of research. Reading about others' experience, watching videos, and attending the seminars offered at the hospitals here in the states has been a huge help.

I started my pre-op today. Although I'm only required to do it for 14 days, I decided to get started early to make sure my body is ready for the procedure. I look forward to hearing from all of you as you prepare for the next step in this "change-for-the-better" journey.

I am having VSG done by Dr. Lopez this Wednesday morning. YIKES! I am going to the Vida hospital. I promise to give you a play by play as soon as I can type. These forums/friends have been a life saver for me and I am ready to be on the other side and help my fellow VSG'ers thru the process.

Did u book with MBC? I did and the. He left the group so after i researched him i have to go with another dr

We used dr Valenzuela with MBC and she is great. We had an awesome experience. We check out today to head home.

Hello everyone... I returned home late last night from my life changing experience. My surgery was on Monday March 2 and I am feeling pretty good this morning (getting a good night sleep in my own bed helped). I succumbed to the scale this morning and I am down a nice 4 more pounds since my pre-op weight and a total of 25 pounds since I started my pre-op diet. I am 1/4th my weigh to my goal weight.

@@eileenisbeingsleeved, I went with Dr. alejandro lopez. I had a fantastic experience with Dr. Lopez and his team at VIDA Hospital. It was the red-carpet treatment all the way!!!! So sorry you felt you had to choose a different doctor, not sure why, but his work is spectacular. I can barely see any of the incisions made, able to take in liquids with no vomiting, and no pain. Walking a lot helps too. I wish you all the best with the doctor you chose to go with.

Just scheduled mine for March 6th with Dr Corvala at Hospital Angeles, so excited (and a bit nervous). Anyone having theirs done then and traveling from the southeast maybe we could buddy-up! This site has been very helpful!

How are you doing?

Chrissyg how did you surgery go? how was you experience? Me and my mom are scheduled for the 15th of April! Same Dr. Just curious how everything went?

March 21 with Dr. Zavalza

Hey everyone, I just wanted to check in and let everyone know that everything went great! From the beginning to the end everyone at Mexico Bariatric Center was so nice and friendly. Dr. Valenzuela is a great surgeon and so sweet. All the nurses and Drs who took care of me were nice and attentive. I had a great experience, and would do it all over again. I also got to meet Dr. Cabrerra who was really nice and answered my questions. Im down 15 pounds now including pre op and apart from some soreness Im feeling really good!

Hello everyone. I am now posting for the first time because I am scheduled for surgery on 3/27/15. I am looking for others going the same time with A Lighter Me. I am traveling alone from Florida so would like someone to talk with.

I look forward to the surgery with apprehension but excitement for the change that will happen to my life from getting such a useful tool to help with my weight loss.

@@Denelle de la Torre This is my first time posting as well. I'll be having my surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz on 03/29/15. I'm also from Florida! I'll probably see you there...

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I am going for surgery March 27

Kimmorgan and Moonsago, I hope to see you both there next week! I am excited and scared which is preventing me from sleeping. Hopefully when its done next week, I can finally get some sleep.