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33 Year Old Single Mom VSG Journey - Tijuana México

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After being obese my entire life, I spent over a...

Lin Zee
WORTH IT$4,000
After being obese my entire life, I spent over a year researching bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, my insurance does not cover it, so I decided to head to Mexico. Through my research, I decided to go with Dr. Carlos Altamirano Cano in Tijuana México, through BariatricPal. My price is $4000. That includes everything between being picked up at the airport, to being dropped back off at the airport 5 days later. Dr. Altamirano completed his formation as a surgeon in Dr. Valentín Gómez Farías Hospital (one of the most renowned hospitals in Mexico). He trained in basic and advanced laparoscopic procedures like cholecystectomy, inguinal and post incisional hernia repair, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and bariatric procedures like Gastric Sleeve and bypass. He also has experience in the management of emergency and critically ill patients, is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS certification of the American College of Surgeons) and Advanced Cardiovascular life Support (ACLS certification of the American Heart Association). He was a Red Cross volunteer for a year and has worked for multiple Non-Profit organizations.

My starting stats:
5'5
250 lbs

Lin Zee's provider

Dr. Carlos Altamirano Cano

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December 23, 2015
Congratulations, It is a big step to make this final decision I have been straddling the fence sine 2006 and in April 2016 I will have surgery in TJ, Mexico too. I am going through A Lighter Me. I will continue to follow your progress and wish you the best of luck on your new journey.
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December 23, 2015
That's wonderful that yo made this decision! I'm 5-1/2 weeks out doing great. I also went to México
UPDATED FROM Lin Zee
17 days pre

Flights booked, surgery paid for- it's almost time!

Lin Zee
Just patiently waiting for March 4th!!

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UPDATED FROM Lin Zee
4 days post

Sleeved! I did it!

Lin Zee
March 4th came and I got my sleeve in Mexico. Easiest and best experience ever. I feel fantastic, the care I had in mexico was great and my surgeon was fantastic. I'm so happy! Day 3 post op, I walked all over San Diego over 13000 steps according to my fitbit. I barely feel like I had surgery.

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March 8, 2016
Awesome! I have mine with Dr. A on 3/22!