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Mexico Bariatric Gastric Sleeve Surgery with Dr. illan - Mexico, MO

UPDATED FROM whitneyfarmer.2014
5 months post

6 months!!!!!! ahhhhhh!

WORTH IT$4,600
It has been almost 6 months since I decided to change my life for the better. On April 1st, 2014, I decided to have the gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. I have focused on my nutrition, changed my bad eating habits and stayed consistent with working out. I have officially disappeared a whole 76.6 lbs!! I've gone from a size 22 (barely fitting) jeans to a size 12, 44DD bra to 36DD, 3-4x shirts to large.

I'm 27 years old and and I have three kids. I've always been one of the younger moms in the stands because my step son is 11 years old. Other baseball & football moms that were almost twice my age could've kicked my butt at any athletic task. I hated stairs, my knees hurt, forget running, bending over to pick something up was out of the question. I was overweight and I felt like I was "old" and incapable.

Since I had the surgery,
I now play indoor soccer

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Dr. Jalil Illan Fraijo

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Personable, Reassuring, Honest, Lead Trauma Surgeon with tons of experience

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Do you have to go to Mexico for check-ups? Could you do them here in the US? I am from Kansas, I had a consult and have decided I want the surgery but the cost is $16,000 with the surgeon I talked too.
Prior to me doing my sleeve I just made sure I told my PCP I was having a sleeve done "out of state" and if she would follow up with me. She said yes. So she does my labs every three months. I also scheduled an appointment to see a gastro surgeon when I got back to make sure my healing was going ok. I never told any of them I had it done in Mexico because Mexico has this bad reputation even though they have very qualified doctors there. So I just kept saying "out of state"... They would ask why, and I'd say oh well it was cheaper than here. So they thought I had it done in the US. And they cared for me no different...
That's great to know! Thanks!
Agreed :) that is exactly what I do lol
Hey could I have more information on how to contact your doctor. I really want to go, the place looks beautiful
Wow! You look amazing! Thank you so much for all of the details and all of the photos. I see Dr. Ilian on December 16th of 2014. Soooo nervous... your story helps me so much! And knowing, because of you, that he is a trauma and ER surgeon makes me feel sooooo soooo soooo very much better! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! How are you doing now? Any regrets? Pain? Weight gain?
You look fantastic! Great job!
UPDATED FROM whitneyfarmer.2014
3 months post

photos 65.2 lbs gone forever- Mexico Gastric Sleeve

My photos wouldn't attach for some reason to my most recent update.

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You look beautiful!! Fingers crossed I do well like you, my surgery is next week July 31st! Thank you for posting your reviews for people like me :)
Ccr, thank you! How did it go? How are you feeling? Did you have the surgery in Mexico?
No I did mine in Houston. Surgery was Thursday. Pain was an 8 just for the first few hours. After I was able to walk around a bit it helped. By that night my pain was 5 or so. Most of the pain was from gas and feeling bruised. As of today I feel really good, pain is a 1 if at all. I cannot believe how different I feel already from not having all the junky food in me! I am very tired even just waking around the house but I just nap a lot, it seems to help. Thank you for asking!!
65.2 wow! And it really shows!
Thank you, allie! :)
Wow, you are beautiful, and thanks. The pricing varies between $4,500 to $7,000 for some of these doctors in Mexico. This doctor is also reasonable. Did you fly in from San Diego?
Hi! Yes! Super reasonable. I flew from dfw to San Diego. They picked me up from the airport and within 30 minutes, we were at the hotel with the coordinator :) one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself
You look amazing! And again, glad to see someone similar to me!!!! Taking control of our weight now before we our way out of control! You go girl!
Thank you Lauren! I felt like it was getting out of control. I was definitely heading down a very dangerous path :( I wouldn't ever consider changing my decision of having the surgery.
Yes walking does help a lot. I'm 11days post op and I'm doing very good . And yes the gas plays a big part of the pain.but gas-x strips u put on your tongue. Was my best friend. Good luck.I started at 279-surgery date I was at 255 now I haven't weighed in yet after surgery
UPDATED FROM whitneyfarmer.2014
3 months post

that time if the month

I've noticed I'm hitting a stall the week I have my period. I had a nightmare the other night, about my sleeve, but awoke to find that I was, if course, perfectly fine. :)
I am now 65.2 lbs down. I'm losing .5-1.2 lbs per day until I started my period today. I've been taking one water pill per week. I'm going to take another tonight because I feel bloated. I drink a ruin off water though, so I'm not worried about getting enough in. I bought a bunch of snack foods to help when leaving the house. Some are a little high in carbs, but I eat more carbs than this when I bring nothing with me.

I've got some photos from this week :)

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