Gastric Sleeve - 5'7" 235 31 years old

So I had a breast reduction back in August and I am still pleased with that. It has made working out easier but unfortunately I have been working out hard in the gym 4x a week and eating better and I am not seeing my weight budge so I decided to self pay for the sleeve because I have no co morbid conditions that will allow me to qualify for insurance to cover the surgery. I am currently 5'7 230. I have been stuck at this weight for a while. I even creeped up to 250. I am sick of this dieting lifestyle. I need a fresh start.

OK .Originally I decided to see a doctor in Michigan to have the gastric sleeve which would have been $11,200. But upon research I decided to go to WLS 4 Better Life in Tijuana. Dr. Ponce De Leon will be my surgeon. I booked my flight for 2/22 to San Diego where I will be picked up by someone on staff. I have already talked to the Docs assistant (Trish). Believe it or not I am not 1% nervous about going to Mexico. Trish was great and called me and answered all my questions. I have read nothing but good things about this place. I am ready to go. I have decided to go on my own because I do not want to drag anyone along to sit in the hospital even though I know they would go. I would be allowed to leave after 3 days but I have decided to stay an extra 2 days to allow myself extra time. The $5,000 covers all fees and 2 nights in the hospital and 1 night in the hotel. So I will pay the extra 2 nights I am there. I will post measurements a couple days before surgery.

I am 7 days away! Got the cashiers check for the doctor on Saturday. I have a pile of comfy pajamas, white tees, sweats and personal care items ready. I fly out Sunday morning from my hometown at 6am. Decided to get there a day early to get situated. My doc requires a three day water and yogurt diet so I will start that Thursday since I will need to stop food intake Sunday evening. I took all my pre op measurements and pics. I will share those once there is some progress. I find the Facebook group "gastric sleevers no judgement zone" very helpful. Everyone is so willing to share their experiences. I will be updating my review the night before operation and every night for the first week so you know roughly what you might be able to expect. I will note that I usually have a higher tolerance than most when it comes to pain just to give you an idea. I think the biggest challenge for me will be the mental change of eating. I do wish I would have started changing my eating habits months ago. Although I have been researching this for a while it wasn't until about three weeks ago I said to myself I can't live this way anymore. I am 31 years old. I should be open my closet and not wonder how terrible I am going to feel today by wearing a certain shirt. I told my boss I was having a female surgery and I am hoping to return to work at the one week mark but I will not push myself. My mom is doing the surgery about 10 days after me here in the US so that will be exciting.