Hello! I'm new to the site and scheduled for lap band on Jan 29th in Guatemala. I live in LA but am visiting Central America for a while and here I disovered Angels Abroad, a Medical Tourism firm and boy were they ever angels. I never thought this type of surgery possible due to the cost, but in Guatemala its 1/2 the cost than it is in the US. My doctor is American board certified and trained in the US for several years.

I am anxious for my new life to start and mentally preparing for it now as I just started this process 2 weeks ago and am already going under the knive in 2 weeks. I see for many it has taken months. I feel blessed to have this amazing opportunity. In reality my weight loss journey started over 20 years ago. I am saying goodbye to the old life, old ways and starting anew. In some ways I mourn the loss of the misery which provided deceptive comfort for so many years.

I look forward to hearing your story and sharing with you. We may be just one in 300,000, but it's happening to me. And it's happening to you.

I'm truly happy for you but...what are you going to do for fills etc? One thing I learned AFTER getting the band is that the after care (fills, someone to call if you have an issue, etc etc) is VITAL....and many many surgeons will NOT touch you if you were someone else's patient, regardless of where your surgery was performed (next door or 1/2 a world away). Make SURE you have someplace to get fills etc BEFORE you get the surgery.

Good luck!

Thanks for the advice. I'm told they will hook me up with a doctor in the states for fills. I will be sure to inquire further about that and even get a name & call before surgery.

That is excellent news! :wink:

I'll bet you are beside yourself excited! :yikes:

Good luck!