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Anyone else Having VSG in November 2016? - Mexico, MX
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After years of dieting and getting no where,...
debs62August 31, 2016
$6,000
After years of dieting and getting no where, decided to get sleeved! I have been on that roller coast for so long, decided it was time to get off and start doing something about it. So I have schedule my surgery for November 5, 2016, and I am not looking back. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and diabetes type II. My knees hurt and decided they need a break. Want to be healthy. I am 5'5" and weigh 228. Pretty much my weight is all in the middle. Right now I wear a size 16 just for my waist, and the pants are baggy in my bum area. My insurance does not cover the surgery, so I decided to go to Tijuana Mexico to have my surgery. I am schedule with Dr. Ponce. Was wondering if anyone has had him. He is doing the single-incision vertical sleeve on me. Wish it was happening now, but have to work around my schedule. This definitely will stop me from over eating on Thanksgiving, lol. Haven't told any of my friends but have told my kids and parents. By the way, I am 53 years young. Never had a weight problem growing up. But after the birth of my third child (I gained a 100 pounds during pregnancy) I was never able to loose my weight. The doctors said probably due to stress (my daughter has a rare syndrome) my weight was staying with me. Luckily my fourth child I only gained 15 pounds and he weighed 9 1/2 of those, lol. I am really excited and can't wait. Hoping to connect with others taking this journey and would love to hear from others that are already been sleeved.
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September 2, 2016
My sleeve is going to be November 2nd! So excited and can hardly wait. My insurance will take care of it. My BMI is 40, I am on blood pressure meds, have pre diabetes, have been over weight my whole life. Seems like my story is like everyone elses. I have spoken to lots of people about their experience and they have all told me they should have done it sooner and they love their life now. I weigh in at 253 at 5ft 4in.
Knees hurt constantly and all I want is to be healthy and happy.
Knees hurt constantly and all I want is to be healthy and happy.
September 2, 2016
I also want to be healthy. My insurance doesn't cover the surgery. My BMI is 38, so my plan is doing the single incision sleeve. I am sooooo ready for my surgery. Good luck with every thing, you will do great!
September 9, 2016
Hi, I just got sleeved on 8/31. I was 5'5" 250 lbs. My BMI was 38 but my insurance approved due to my high blood pressure. It's need a good experience so far. The pain was not as bad as I imagined it would be. The liquid diet is getting annoying but I'll be able to start soft foods soon. I hope your surgery goes well!
September 10, 2016
That's great! Glad your insurance excepted your surgery. I can't wait for mine, it seems every thing is going in slow motion, and I am getting impatient. I want it done already. So glad you are having an easier time with the post op surgery. With being of the liquid diet, are you still feeling hungry?
September 10, 2016
The first few days I had no appetite at all. I just started feeling hungry in the past few days. I finally has eggs This morning and it went well. I was full after a few bites!
October 9, 2016
How are things going now? Are you still glad that you were sleeved? I can't wait. Getting closer for me. Wishing you continued luck.
September 9, 2016
you can go to dr. montaya in mexico for 3 thousand. you need to check around some more.
September 10, 2016
I keep researching the doctors and my original pick doesn't do single incision, which I was wanting. But like what I have heard about Dr. Pounce. I will research Montaya, is that who did yours? Did you have single incision sleeve?
UPDATED FROM debs62
2 months pre
Was wondering if anyone has had the sleeve over 15...
debs62September 10, 2016
Was wondering if anyone has had the sleeve over 15 or more years ago? Do you have any regrets and pleased with your results? Getting very excited about the surgery. Decided to start trying to eat mostly on the pre-op diet. I love veggies anyways but the protien is my biggest downfall. Been really trying to concentrate on good protien. I only have to be on the diet 1 week and the liquid 3 days. Been having heartburn a lot lately and worried it might get worse after surgery, any thoughts? I was thinking about trying apple cider vinegar and seeing if that helps. Anyone try this or have better ideas?
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UPDATED FROM debs62
29 days pre
Getting close!
debs62October 6, 2016
So less than a month I will be on the "losers" side. Can't wait. Starting to get impatient, wanting it done now, lol. Was ordering my pills thru Amazon, hoping I have what I need. Any suggestions for "must haves" while in the hospitals? I know to bring gas-x and a heating pad. Some have mentioned a small pillow for pressure on stomach. Any other suggestions?
Less than a Month...yeah!! Will post pictures in the next couple of weeks of my before. Will me luck!
Less than a Month...yeah!! Will post pictures in the next couple of weeks of my before. Will me luck!
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October 18, 2016
I read somewhere that spanx are really good. I'm looking into maybe a full body one. Since winter is coming and with the weight loss anything to keep the skin tight...I'm hoping after the incisions I can wear a body shaper, I personally like wearing them.
October 18, 2016
I was looking at the body shapers also, wondering if it would help shrink the skin a little. Times getting closer!
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here’s a really good post to get you started. Hope you’ll enjoy reading it, and maybe we’ll see you chatting in there soon. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
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