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Gastric Sleeve - Best Decision Ever!!! *Tijuana, MX*
UPDATED FROM AjaBella
7 months post
tiny update
WORTH IT$5,500
I lovey sleeve! I need to do a pouch test becuz I don't like being able to eat more now than before but that's just because I eat, get full but I'm not satisfied and try and ear more cuz km so frock in hungry. Really sucks. I love my body. Had a Brazilian Butt Lift in Sept. Recoverin from a gastric sleeve is like laying out on the beach compared to that surgery. But it has significantly helped my overall shape. My waist is 28 inches. My butt looks better but not like I wanted. Oh well!! Weight loss has slowed to 162. THats 86Lbs Since March 2014. I attach a pic. Take care all.
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UPDATED FROM AjaBella
5 months post
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October 13, 2014
Thanks for sharing! I am going to Mexico for my sleeve on Oct 27th, 2014!!! I am beyond excited, I was in the same boat as you with the insurance stuff so I felt like it wasn't an option until I started researching Mexico. I chose Dr. Illan as my surgeon and it's been much anticipated and smooth sailing since I contacted the hospital!
UPDATED FROM AjaBella
3 months post
**Hear ye, Hear ye!!! I just want to put this out there....**
This review is a review I did a few months ago right after I had my surgery. I posted this review in the Mexico/Self Pay option of that particular website so if this review seems more directed to having bariatric surgery in Mexico it is because when I initially wrote it, its purpose was to discuss my experience having surgery in Mexico. I just wanted to throw that out there.
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July 29, 2014
In your after picture it looks like you had a tummy tuck before this surgery? I'm just checking since I had a TT 15 months ago and I'm hoping by losing the weight with the gastric sleeve and have a flat stomach (that I thought I'd get with the TT) but didn't.
July 29, 2014
I had a tummy tuck almost 10 years ago. Since the sleeve, it's going back down. Now my back is a different story. When i gained weight, All the fat went to my back where I had lipo. It came back very uneven (1 fat roll on one side and 4 on the other.)
After u get sleeved, you may want to get a revision just to make sure u don't have to deal with the Xtra skin. Let me tell u, u will feel soooooo much better when those pounds start dropping off.
July 29, 2014
Thank you for answering my questions. I also had back lipoed with my TT, when I've gained weight it all goes to right below my bra in front. I also have non-alcohol fatty liver (causes the bulge) and I'm hoping to get rid of this and actually have the waist I was hoping for with my TT. I can't wait to feel more energy and get rid of the chronic problems I currently have. I know with time my pre-diabetes, high bloodpressure, fatty liver, sleep apnea, tingling of my hands & feet will be much better. Thanks again.
July 30, 2014
When you start your pre-op diet that will help your liver some. And ALOT of peoples co morbidities end almost immediately. The surgery isn't the hard part, it's your new way of eating that u have to get used to. But it is totally worth it!!! I'm excited for u!!
July 30, 2014
Thank you ...Diamond. I'm excited to get this show on the road. I want the energy and to have better health. Of course I'd love wearing smaller clothes too. I hope things go fast once I have my seminar on Aug. 9th. I have had the tests they asked about-EKG, physical, Echo cardiogram, etc. so hopefully this will move me to the front of the pack for surgery.
July 30, 2014
Sounds like you are ready to go! I did all of the test and the required 6 month weight management and went through crap with my insurance company only to be denied. I wish you well with your surgery Happy and I will be following your journey.
July 31, 2014
Thanks Diamond. I'm sure I'll post on my profile once this is in process.
August 1, 2014
..Diamond.. since my insurance has gastric surgery has an exclusion I won't even argue with the insurance company or former employer, I'm prepared to self-pay. So this way no 6 month weight management and arguing with the insurance company. I feel this will be the best money I've spent. My BR was covered by insurance but not my TT so I'm hoping having those done I won't have too much lose skin. I'm hoping in a year to have my arms done since they are already flabby and I haven't even started losing weight.
August 1, 2014
I hear you loud and clear!! I wish I would've considered self pay right out of the gate; I wouldve did this LONG TIME AGO!!!
July 31, 2014
I'm having the Gastric Sleeve surgery Sept. 26th 2014 in Tijuana. My current weight is 210 pounds. I'm so excited for a new life and new body. Does anyone have any suggestions for me before I go?
July 31, 2014
I'm going to have Gastric Sleeve surgery Sept. 26th, 2014 in Tijuana. I'm currently 210 pounds and ready to change my life and body forever. Does anyone have any suggestions before my surgery?
July 31, 2014
Hi Shelly! Who is your surgeon? Are u using a coordinator? In addition to this site, check out Bariatric Pal.com, if u already havent. That site was an abundance of information!!!!!!
July 31, 2014
Dr Mario Camelo Ramos, I'm using Medical Tourism Corporation.
July 31, 2014
Cool! I found it alot easier to use a coordinator. Especially since I went by myself.
July 31, 2014
How do you do your follow up's? Do you go to your regular doctor for that?
August 1, 2014
Yep. When I returned home, I went to my PCP. Actually, what I did was, before I had my surgery, in my planning stage, my husband went to our doctor for lab work and while he was there, I told him to tell her that I was going to Mexico for sleeve surgery and ask her if she would see me afterwards for post op care. She said sure and that she has a couple of patients that went to Mexico for bariatric surgery. I was relieved!! SInce I had the blood transfusion and I am still severely anemic, I get labs done every two months.
August 1, 2014
Perfect, your knowledge has been helpful, I made a appointment with my doctor for a month before surgery.
August 1, 2014
And then go after you get back just to make sure ll is well. I was really afraid of having complications post op so I was very paranoid. I will be posting more about my experience soon. (Like not having a bowel movement for almost 2 weeks post op. )
July 31, 2014
Having the surgery at Hospital Florence in Tijuana, Mexico
July 31, 2014
That's the hospital I was in. It's dated but it was clean. Oh and also make sure your hemoglobin isnt low. U don't want to have to deal wit the whole blood transfusion and stuff. That was an unexpected $200.
July 31, 2014
I will have my doctor check that before I leave to Mexico.. Thank you for the heads up.
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