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Bmi 37, Mother of One, 31 Years Old- Taking the Plunge - Mexico, MO
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So you guys this is it, ive had it for being...
TakingtheplungeforeverJuly 17, 2016
$8,000
So you guys this is it, ive had it for being overweight!
Ive done Dr Bernstein and all the other diets out there and nothing works! They all make you fall back to your overweight or make you even weight more!
Im currently on the Pre-Op diet and will be going for my surgery on the 27th July at the OCC Dr. Ortiz.
I have only lost about 5 lbs on the liquid diet being on it for 6 days so far. Feeling nervous as no one except my parents know that im going for surgery.
With the Canadian currency being low this surgery will cost me around $8400 cdn and with flight and pre/post op supplements this is going to be around $10000 Cdn.
Will keep you posted abt the pre-op as the days go by!
This is how i look right now, lots of weight in my stomach! Cant wait to not look permanently pregnant!
Ive done Dr Bernstein and all the other diets out there and nothing works! They all make you fall back to your overweight or make you even weight more!
Im currently on the Pre-Op diet and will be going for my surgery on the 27th July at the OCC Dr. Ortiz.
I have only lost about 5 lbs on the liquid diet being on it for 6 days so far. Feeling nervous as no one except my parents know that im going for surgery.
With the Canadian currency being low this surgery will cost me around $8400 cdn and with flight and pre/post op supplements this is going to be around $10000 Cdn.
Will keep you posted abt the pre-op as the days go by!
This is how i look right now, lots of weight in my stomach! Cant wait to not look permanently pregnant!
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Replies (9)
July 18, 2016
So awesome! Glad you made the decision and look forward to hearing about your experience. So keep us posted.
July 19, 2016
I live is MO. and had it done last year. I am wearing a size I only dreamed of and that to me is a 14. I was so much bigger with a stomach that sat down before I did. I used it to rest my arms as we larger folks do in pictures or just sitting to try and hide it. I now have to get to go cartons or order off of the child's menu. Such a difference from cleaning my plate and filling it up again at a buffet. What is really cool is seeing your eye doctor for a yearly check up and he is flabbergasted that you listened to him about the diabetes in your eyes being better if you lose weight. My eyes reversed he said today and are healthy. Wow now that was a trip worth taking.
July 20, 2016
ariel Ortiz gets 6500 dollars. not 10k. you can get it in mexico for 3 thousand. there is a lady in RS who just had it done recently for 3ooo in mexico and gave a nice review.
July 21, 2016
You may not of read my review correctly Dr. Ortiz charges $6500 USD which is abt $8500 Canadian $ and with the recommend pre op supplements and flight has costed me around $10000
July 21, 2016
Oh my goodness! My surgery is on July 26th, at OCC, I'm from Toronto, Canada and no one knows except my daughter. I'm going on my own. I am so nervous. But this is great I will see you next week.
July 21, 2016
Thats amazing! Im from Toronto originally too!!! Thats soo cool--- will see you there!
UPDATED FROM Takingtheplungeforever
5 days pre
One week pre- op to go!
TakingtheplungeforeverJuly 21, 2016
Oh my goodness, if i could only tell you guys everything im feeling from nervous and a bit excited to extremely stresses out and beat down from my divorce.
This surgery is the only thing besides my little kid keeping me motivated in keeping my head high. So ive lost another 5 lbs bringing me down to 200 lbs today :)
What a great feeling! I havent seen that weight till i was 9 months pregnant 4 years ago. Yay!
I will say it was my kids birthday and i had to have a piece of cake with her so i have cheated but all is fair in love and war right!?!?!!
This surgery is the only thing besides my little kid keeping me motivated in keeping my head high. So ive lost another 5 lbs bringing me down to 200 lbs today :)
What a great feeling! I havent seen that weight till i was 9 months pregnant 4 years ago. Yay!
I will say it was my kids birthday and i had to have a piece of cake with her so i have cheated but all is fair in love and war right!?!?!!
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July 21, 2016
I just scheduled my surgery with him yesterday for Sep 6. I started the pre-op diet 2 days ago. I am so excited for us! Maybe would could keep in touch since we are close in surgery dates :) I have not yet created my own page, but will do so soon!
July 21, 2016
No, I live in California. I don't know anyone personally who has had the surgery. So this is a nice community to be a part of.
July 21, 2016
Absolutely ! No worries ill keep you posted and feel free to ask me anything im more then happy to help!
UPDATED FROM Takingtheplungeforever
1 day pre
1st Day of Liquid Diet
TakingtheplungeforeverJuly 25, 2016
So folks, I cant believe how quickly time flies! Wow less then 24 hrs and I will be on my way to San Diego. yay! so excited!!!! So I have lost a little but not much since the last time I posted, I think this is because of my period. I feel really tired and bloated! I am a little under 197 lbs now.
I got some money converted into USD and Mexican Peso's for just in case I need it over there :)
I will take pictures for you to see pre and post surgery soon promise!
I got some money converted into USD and Mexican Peso's for just in case I need it over there :)
I will take pictures for you to see pre and post surgery soon promise!
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July 25, 2016
You made it to onederland! Awesome! I'm so excited for you!
Hey! Welcome, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from this awesome community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here's a really good post to get you started. I hope you'll enjoy browsing :) Please keep us updated.
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