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22 Yrs Old Gastric Sleeve in Tijuana, México
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Hi I'm 22 years old and I plan to get the gastric...
WORTH IT$2,999
Hi I'm 22 years old and I plan to get the gastric sleeve surgery. I'm 5'6 and 255 lbs my God smh I just let myself go! I have been over weight sense I was 11 yrs old. And it has been the hardest for me to lose weight. I would be motivated for a month exercising eating good. Then I just stop and gain it back. I love food!! Lol I usually stayed around 220 lb and my highest was 260 lbs. I gained that in 3 months smh depression played a big part of that. So I want to get Gastric sleeve to help me lose weight and become more confident. It's hard being young and overweight. Literally I barely go out to have fun... My insurance doesn't cover weight lose surgery.. nd it cost over $15k in the US so I've been doing my research on "Long Term VSG " and the reviews turned out to be good. And the procedure cost $2999. So I paid my deposit it was $300 and I've booked my plane tickets!
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UPDATED FROM sleevedlife
1 month pre
Adding a couple pictures.
I debated with myself about adding these pictures lol. But I want other to see my transformation so it can inspire them. So we'll worth it!! ;)
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April 8, 2016
You are gonna look even better. But I have a question in Mexico they don't require any certifications or anything? Just pay and go? Just curious
April 8, 2016
You don't need any certification. Just pay and you're good to go. They do also do blood work when you first come. And also make you complete a medical form to see if you qualify first for surgery. They do the Pre qualification before you pay anything.
May 19, 2016
What doctor are you going to? I'm thinking about getting sleeved myself. My insurance doesn't cover weight loss surgery.
June 26, 2016
Can u email and tell me how u fill how u take care of your self I'm so scared but I'm ready
June 26, 2016
Yes send me a private message with your questions and I'll be happy to answer. Thank u. Nd don't be scared lol
December 15, 2016
She's right, don't be scared. I also went to Dr. Maytorena in November. Best investment!!!
December 15, 2016
Hello you look great !!! How soon did you travel back home after surgery ??? Waiting on my approval then surgery date but have a vacation plan end of February
May 28, 2017
Man I feel like I'm u except older, I've battled my weigh really young same weight I was at 220 then all of a sudden I went up to 253. I don't enjoy going out or getting dressed. I don't like when pp who know me see me. I hate to go to parties. I'm also depressed n on depression Med's. I'm scheduled for July I can't wait I'm counting down the days. I can't wait to get my life back n be free n enjoy things again. I've been to yo ing sinch I've been young. I loved hearing your story I really related. Thank you for sharing it. It's so nice to know someone else is going through exactly the same thing as yourself. When are you scheduled to get the sleeve?
May 28, 2017
Hi and thank you for reading my story. I'm glad you're taking control of your life and making the best decision to get sleeved. I already got my sleeve last year May 2016. Nd it's been worth it ever since!! Good luck on your journey as well!
UPDATED FROM sleevedlife
1 month pre
I can't wait any longer! Surgery date May 9th 2016
I'm so excised to be getting this surgery!! It will be life changing to me. I feel like being smaller will bring out my confidence way more. I feel it inside me but I get to shy and I don't open up. I don't dance I just do the cute shake side to side girlie dance. I feel like someone's watching me.. nd is going to judge. Lol paranoid right!! But as I stated right now I'm 255 I plan to lose atleast 20 lbs before my surgery. That way I hopefully fingers crossed won't have as much lose skin!! I have huge arms so I'm really trying to go hard and work out my arms. I never been comfortable with my arms I live in Atlanta and I always were a long sleeve or one that comes down to my elbow.. or jacket... it's bad!! Not to mention I have this crease in my arm.. my arm has a roll.. ughh lol..
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April 7, 2016
Hey I live in Atlanta and really considering doing the gastric sleeve in Mexico please let me know how your experience goes! I'm thinking of going towards the end of May
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Hi there, and welcome! Thanks for sharing your story with us. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here's a very popular discussion to get you started. Will you update us regularly? Good luck :)
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