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Anticipation - Juarez, MX

Name: Anticipation - Juarez, MX
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Author: gr8dad_in_az

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HW - 320,CW- 290,TW-190...25 march 14 my date in...

gr8dad_in_azMarch 15, 2014

$7,000

HW - 320,CW- 290,TW-190...25 march 14 my date in juarez ! dr j-rod /elmo im very excited. people say dont do it but they are already thin-i show them one finger. wow im actually going to do it!! been toying with the thought for a year but i need 15 more yrs of work out of my body and decided the time was NOW !! Paul

Replies (6)

cld

March 18, 2014

Hi Paul......yes do it if you feel it is the right for you and don't worry about what other people think. I was very selective with who I told and who I didn't, I just tell people that I have had a change with my medication, and I don't have much of an appetite. For me it was an easy decicsion. I did not want to be fat anymore. I saw my surgeon in August 2013....and was scheduled in November 2013 on my birthday of all days.....have never regretted it as I was so sick of being over weight. I had no pain after the surgery (as I was told if your Surgeon is very gentle you won't have any) just had a little nausea after for a day or so..I hope all goes well for you and you won't regret it. Just remember that this Surgery is a tool, and not a magic cure. I do have days that I do struggle and that I do have to watch the kinds of foods I do eat and the amounts...the rest is up to you. I wish you all the best. Carolyn

gr8dad_in_az

March 19, 2014

Thank you Carolyn...will follow up

K_at_RealSelf

March 18, 2014

Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

Good luck! Are you having to go on a pre-op liquid diet first?

gr8dad_in_az

March 19, 2014

Yes I'm starting this Friday...right after work.

cld

March 19, 2014

I have already had my surgery in November 2013 and yes I did the pre -op diet for 2 wks. The first week I found was really easy but then towards the middle of the 2nd week I did find it a little hard, but i just kept myself focused on my goal, and how much i wanted the VGS.

cld

March 19, 2014

Best of Luck

UPDATED FROM gr8dad_in_az

2 days pre

Quiet desperation !!!!!

gr8dad_in_azMarch 23, 2014

Im soooo ready and excited !! I havent had something to look forward to like this for quite a while !!! Paid my balance and ready for Tuesday . Ive actually lost 15 lbs on the low carb diet

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gr8dad_in_az

March 29, 2014

Wow just deleted a long update so here it is condensed,sorry. HW315,Presw290,SW285,CW277--- So for preopers run out and start trying post op drinks now. Walk,walk,walk after surgery. My doc was Jose Rodriguez in Juarez Mex @ Star Medica Hospital (id be glad to give you my # if youre going that way OR apprenhesive about it),they were excellent !!!! It was like being on a carousel of CARE. I spent a few K's more but when you consider a full staff facility,you OWN room with a comfy twin size couch for a guest, security,24 hr instant care(i mean instant and kind),attention to detail,professionalism...what a great experience !! Today im sort through my CLOTHES !! Getting rid of my 50"-48" pants to donate. I fell good and will update in a week - Paul

hulahelen

August 8, 2014

Paul: How are you doing now? Mind me asking. I am contemplating this doctor but not sure. There is a convenience about flying to San Diego and going to Tijuana hospital.

Anonymousmo

August 24, 2014

I did mine in the Tijuana hospital Angelelas. It was much cheaper to fly to San Deigo for me.

RobinHouston

April 19, 2014

So your Mexico experience was a good one?

AllieGB

June 5, 2014

I was following your review because, like you, I was wondering about the liquid diet pre op. I'm due to be sleeved on 6/14 and I would love to hear how you're doing, any tips etc.

Anonymousmo

June 30, 2014

I am going to the same doctor in August! I am really nervous but can't wait! I hope you are recovering well.

cmangiol1

August 24, 2014

Hi Paul! Would you mind if I contact you by email to ask you a few questions about your experience with this surgery and Dr. Rodriguez?

Anonymousmo

August 24, 2014

I used the same Dr. Had my surgery 4 weeks ago! Love that man. Truley amazing!

scrapperrn

August 31, 2017

I would love to have an email address from one of you who have had the VSG in Juarez!! I am planning on having this in Oct. and would love to get some info from you! What is the pre-op diet?? What are the post-op drinks people talk about? Did you fly home after only a few days? So many questions in my head....

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