I will be getting sleeved next month! I am excited, scared, nervous, ready. I am interested in sleeve Buddies near or far but if you are in my area or state and you are getting sleeved or have been, let's connect!

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Edited January 5, 20179 yr by jhemp85

I live in LA and had surgery in August of 2015 in Mexico because my BMI was under the insurance eligibility requirement. The surgery itself was only uncomfortable for a few hours rather than painful, and I recovered nicely. I did have to progress through the post-op dietary stages more slowly because my stomach would get a bit upset, but besides that I had no negative side effects. No loose skin, minimal hair loss, and I met my goals. This surgery changed my life for the better, and i hope it will for you as well.

I live in LA and had surgery in August of 2015 in Mexico because my BMI was under the insurance eligibility requirement. The surgery itself was only uncomfortable for a few hours rather than painful, and I recovered nicely. I did have to progress through the post-op dietary stages more slowly because my stomach would get a bit upset, but besides that I had no negative side effects. No loose skin, minimal hair loss, and I met my goals. This surgery changed my life for the better, and i hope it will for you as well.

Who was your surgeon?

Anyone here do self pay?

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I live in LA and had surgery in August of 2015 in Mexico because my BMI was under the insurance eligibility requirement. The surgery itself was only uncomfortable for a few hours rather than painful, and I recovered nicely. I did have to progress through the post-op dietary stages more slowly because my stomach would get a bit upset, but besides that I had no negative side effects. No loose skin, minimal hair loss, and I met my goals. This surgery changed my life for the better, and i hope it will for you as well.

Who was your surgeon?

Anyone here do self pay?

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I paid out of pocket for my surgery with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana. It was $4200 which included two nights at the Marriott and ground transportation. I had a very positive experience.

In San Deigo, I am hoping for a February or early March surgery date at the Balboa Naval Center Hospital.

I'm in the nutritional classes, sleep study and psychologist part.

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Just starting the process...saw my primary today. Does everyone with Anthem Blue cross PPO have to do the 6 months supervised nutrition?

Hi! I think that is the requirement with Anthem. But the six months will go by fast! I promise. I know it may not seem like it but it will. I finished my 6 months in December, my paperwork was submitted this week.

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I live in LA and had surgery in August of 2015 in Mexico because my BMI was under the insurance eligibility requirement. The surgery itself was only uncomfortable for a few hours rather than painful, and I recovered nicely. I did have to progress through the post-op dietary stages more slowly because my stomach would get a bit upset, but besides that I had no negative side effects. No loose skin, minimal hair loss, and I met my goals. This surgery changed my life for the better, and i hope it will for you as well.

Who was your surgeon?

Anyone here do self pay?

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I paid out of pocket for my surgery with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana. It was $4200 which included two nights at the Marriott and ground transportation. I had a very positive experience.

What surgery did you have?

How much have you lost?

How did you come to choose this surgeon?

What surgery did you have?

How much have you lost?

How did you come to choose this surgeon?

I had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy in August of 2015 and have lost 90 pounds, going from squeezing into a size 14 / XL to wearing a size 2/4 and S or XS. I surpassed my goal weight, and have had very minimal negative side effects. My endocrinologist had recommended the VSG to me because other women my age and size with PCOS have benefitted from it, and said that some had gone to Mexico because the costs were so high in Los Angeles (I was quoted $29,000 to $35K, vs $4200 for the same surgery a couple of hours drive away in Mexico). My BMI was under 35 so insurance would not pay for anything. I started researching surgeons in Tijuana and reading reviews from patients, and felt confident with Dr. Garcia. I wrote to several of his patients who'd posted about their experiences for more insight. I'm very pleased.

What surgery did you have?

How much have you lost?

How did you come to choose this surgeon?

I had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy in August of 2015 and have lost 90 pounds, going from squeezing into a size 14 / XL to wearing a size 2/4 and S or XS. I surpassed my goal weight, and have had very minimal negative side effects. My endocrinologist had recommended the VSG to me because other women my age and size with PCOS have benefitted from it, and said that some had gone to Mexico because the costs were so high in Los Angeles (I was quoted $29,000 to $35K, vs $4200 for the same surgery a couple of hours drive away in Mexico). My BMI was under 35 so insurance would not pay for anything. I started researching surgeons in Tijuana and reading reviews from patients, and felt confident with Dr. Garcia. I wrote to several of his patients who'd posted about their experiences for more insight. I'm very pleased.

Wow congrats!

I'm researching at this point to get a revision. And I live in the inland empire.

I'm in Livermore ca.

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Am from Bakersfield and will be having my surgery on feb 6

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I'm in baldwin park,ca sgv I have been attending my options classes at the baldwin park location. I don't finish my classes until Feb 10th. I'm hoping it won't take too long to get scheduled for surgery when I'm done. I'll be referred to either kaiser west la or kaiser south bay not sure yet.

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I'm having my sleeve done tomorrow morning in Harbor City, not far from LA!

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Central coast but commute to la for work. Sleeved 12/13 been at goal for a few years.

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I'm having my sleeve done tomorrow morning in Harbor City, not far from LA!

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How are you feeling? Praying for a speedy recovery! Keep in touch!

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I'm getting sleeved tomorrow morning at Kaiser west LA. Excited but a little nervous. I haven't found too many peeps on here going through Kaiser. I want to start a discussion board but not sure how to do it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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@@prelz, good luck tomorrow! I hear great things about Kaiser

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i had my sleeve done fri at west la

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I'm getting sleeved tomorrow morning at Kaiser west LA. Excited but a little nervous. I haven't found too many peeps on here going through Kaiser. I want to start a discussion board but not sure how to do it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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@@prelz, good luck tomorrow! I hear great things about Kaiser

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i had my sleeve done fri at west la kaiser

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Edited January 10, 20179 yr by rolo626