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My surgery is in 9 days. I'm definitely freaking out!!!

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you'll be just fine! Really!!!!

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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Mommyto5girls

Hey! First of all I'm so glad to hear how good your experience was. My husband and I are both interested in getting sleeves. We were preparing to self pay in the US until we got a little support with a family member about researching Mexico. I'm really excited about the idea of Not being $40,000. In debt but still super nervous of leaving the country. I feel like I am a little too trusting of people and I don't want to make that mistake with this decision. How did you come about your decision? Also I have a 10 month old daughter. I've read about a 10lb weight restriction for the first month. Is this true? I don't think I can go a month without picking my daughter up.

Thank you in advance! I'd love any advice you have!

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@@JayJuls I totally understand nervousness surrounding having surgery in Mexico. I came to the conclusion when a friend of mine had surgery with the same Doctor and had a great experience. It helped me to know that "if _______ did it and raves about it then it must be ok!" I trusted her and I'm glad I did! My husband came with me as an added source of reason and he felt so safe that he went out on walks to explore when I didn't need him.(not everyone is as adventurous as he is though)

I think you need to go with a doctor with a really great reputation and a great care coordinator. The care coordinator really does the logistics work when your there and you need to know that your care coordinator is almost as good as your doc!

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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@@JayJuls - I had surgery with Dr.Illan and his coordinators name is Omar. There's a Facebook group if you'd like to be added just let me know.

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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HW - highest weight

SW - starting weight

CW - current weight

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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@@JayJuls - message me your Facebook name and I'll add you. I went directly through him.

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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How are you feeling now?? I'm 4 days post op. I'm also in Illinois!

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I feel really good! I've been walking over 2 miles each night and I think that's helping my weight loss!

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262/SW: 228/CW:215

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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All the best!!

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