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SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY BMI of 43.2,Weight 230lbs Dr.Fernando Garcia in Tijuana Mexico - Mexico, MX
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Hey everyone, My name is Ivy and i'm hoping to get...
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Hey everyone,
My name is Ivy and i'm hoping to get my Surgery in July 2016,at Tijuana Bariatrics with Dr.Garcia.I have watched so many videos and read so many reviews to even count.I try eat healthy as much as i can,i dont do sodas,any juices,any junk food...if i crave fries,i bake them instead n grill my chicken.I make smoothies n do all them healthy seeds (flax seeds,hemp seeds,chia seeds n all)I do zumba workouts like 4 times a week....SMDH BASICALLY,I TRYYY!
But here i am,no high cholestrol,no health issues,my sugar levels are normal,my B.P is normal...yet every week is a pound gained.So being frustrated,i sought for options...Did the whole dietician thing with my doctor to no avail...FINALLY,i was DONE TRYING.I come from a morbidly obese family background...so im fighting a loosing battle against obesity....i cant fight Genetics :(.Nway,i dont wanna end up @ my 30's with obesity issues.Insurance doesnt cover my surgery,and when i asked the only Bariatric center here in South Bend how much it would cost out of pocket,they told me close to $75,000.REALLY??ARE U GOING TO MAKE ME INTO A PRINCESS WITH THAT KIND MONEY?WTH!!!
Yes,i did opt to go to Mexico.Dr Garcia accepted my application,Karen is my Cordinator.I intend to travel alone.No,u havent shared this information with anyone except my mum and hubby,coz not everyone will be supportive.My mum is okay with it,n so is my paranoid hubby.I just came here to make my 1st review,and get to know people who have been to Mexico for the same procedure.
Please feel free to message me and share your experience.Coz in as much as i am excited to go,part of me is nervous.I did a research about Human Trafficking for my last paper and the devil is a liar,since he is tryna get to me d@ something may go wrong :/.Ridiculous i know....but eyy,thats why im here...
Hoping to hear from some people and make new friends.
My name is Ivy and i'm hoping to get my Surgery in July 2016,at Tijuana Bariatrics with Dr.Garcia.I have watched so many videos and read so many reviews to even count.I try eat healthy as much as i can,i dont do sodas,any juices,any junk food...if i crave fries,i bake them instead n grill my chicken.I make smoothies n do all them healthy seeds (flax seeds,hemp seeds,chia seeds n all)I do zumba workouts like 4 times a week....SMDH BASICALLY,I TRYYY!
But here i am,no high cholestrol,no health issues,my sugar levels are normal,my B.P is normal...yet every week is a pound gained.So being frustrated,i sought for options...Did the whole dietician thing with my doctor to no avail...FINALLY,i was DONE TRYING.I come from a morbidly obese family background...so im fighting a loosing battle against obesity....i cant fight Genetics :(.Nway,i dont wanna end up @ my 30's with obesity issues.Insurance doesnt cover my surgery,and when i asked the only Bariatric center here in South Bend how much it would cost out of pocket,they told me close to $75,000.REALLY??ARE U GOING TO MAKE ME INTO A PRINCESS WITH THAT KIND MONEY?WTH!!!
Yes,i did opt to go to Mexico.Dr Garcia accepted my application,Karen is my Cordinator.I intend to travel alone.No,u havent shared this information with anyone except my mum and hubby,coz not everyone will be supportive.My mum is okay with it,n so is my paranoid hubby.I just came here to make my 1st review,and get to know people who have been to Mexico for the same procedure.
Please feel free to message me and share your experience.Coz in as much as i am excited to go,part of me is nervous.I did a research about Human Trafficking for my last paper and the devil is a liar,since he is tryna get to me d@ something may go wrong :/.Ridiculous i know....but eyy,thats why im here...
Hoping to hear from some people and make new friends.
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Replies (12)
May 23, 2016
Hi i am also looking at getting it done but my insurance does not cover it either and in Seattle the prices are pretty high. Have you spoken to a doctor here in the states that will help you with aftercare. I really want to get it done in Tijuana but I am kind of scared.
May 23, 2016
Hey Gary2016,
U in chicago!?U jus 2 hours away from me!Hopefully we will meet then!!At least it feels better knowing i will have someone there who will be alone tooo
U in chicago!?U jus 2 hours away from me!Hopefully we will meet then!!At least it feels better knowing i will have someone there who will be alone tooo
May 23, 2016
Txpolendo,
Im meeting with my doctor tomorrow,im hoping she gives me a referral to the Bariatric Center here in southbend and i can have my aftercare there.I dont think that should be an issue...only will be if it costs more than my liver....#JusSayin
Im meeting with my doctor tomorrow,im hoping she gives me a referral to the Bariatric Center here in southbend and i can have my aftercare there.I dont think that should be an issue...only will be if it costs more than my liver....#JusSayin
May 23, 2016
I don't know what happened to my last long comment. Anyways, did you purchase your ticket? I'm thinking on getting my today.
May 23, 2016
Hi, this is my first time writing in here so please bear with me. I'm Spanish but not from Mexico, I'm also planning to have my surgery with Dr. Garcia on July 12, 2016 and my coordinator is Karen so we will be there at the same time. I'm flying from Chicago. I'm very nerves to travel alone because my husband have to stay with the kids. Hope to keep in touch with you in this journey.
May 23, 2016
Hi. I too will be sleeved soon, Wednesday to be exact! I went through 6 months of the approval process and its here already. Im excited for all of us because I know how it feels to be a stranger in your body. I wish you all the best.
July 12, 2016
Hey, I am scheduled for the 13th July with Dr. Garcia. I hope to see you! I am scared and nervous and stuff too.
UPDATED FROM Rvesky
1 month pre
Yaaaaaay!!!June 11th is the D DAY!!Nervous......
Yaaaaaay!!!June 11th is the D DAY!!
Nervous....Yes!Scared....No!
I get to have a new chance in life...to finally start my life all over again.
I go to the store and look at preety Calvin Klein's outfits....but i cant fit in them.Im forced to wear stuff im not okay with.
I got butterflies in my stomach...just thinking of me as a size 10!Anyone feel confused...nervous....excited....sick to the stomach.....have mixed emotions before the D date????
Already informed the boss ill be away for a week...so yay!People please share your experiences.
Replies (4)
June 10, 2016
All of the above. I even had a melt down and cried because I had let myself go this bad. But I'm 2 weeks out and I haven't regretted it for a moment. I believe the more knowledge you have if the surgery the easier things are in the process.
September 20, 2016
Just curious for an update. I'm thinking of going to Dr. Garcia. I will be scheduling soon hopefully. :D
Aint you EXCITED THOU :) :)???