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I'm Tired of Being Fluffy.. Time to Get Fine!
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After alot of research I have decided to go with...
LionessssNovember 10, 2016
$3,000
After alot of research I have decided to go with Dr. Jorge Maytorena. At first I was going with Almanza but Maytorena was more budget friendly and had nothing but good reviews. I really feel like this is meant to be . I had already booked my flight 4 almanza and everything . I ended up getting the same surgery date and it was on special . southwest let me switch my days because I only needed to be out there 3 days instead of 5. So cheers to the new me coming soon ????
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November 10, 2016
Wish you the luck, and success that you sooo hope for! May this be your start to a new beginning...peace:-)
November 13, 2016
I'm going the 13th of Dec! Keep us posted!
November 13, 2016
Please go with dr. Almanza I did as well as several others he does the best surgery for the price. Buddy Tweed
November 14, 2016
Dr. Almanza removes 85% of the stomach surgery recovery time incredibly fast and the surgery stays. It has been 3 years and I went from nearly 500 pounds to maintaining a weight constant 268 pounds I'm able to eat what I want whenever I want without overeating. Most other gastric surgeons do not remove 85%. They say they do but they do not.
November 22, 2016
Hi Lionessss, I am actually also planning in getting sleeved on December 5 with Maytorena. I was also approved by Dr. Almanza to get surgery so I'm a bit torn. But Dr. Maytorena is cheaper than Dr. Almanza, so I might be seeing you there on December 5
November 23, 2016
Actually I am a bit scared. There is a lot of doubting whether this is a mistake, especially because I am not going to tell most of the people in my life. I am basically saying that I am going away for a few days for work. I know if I told people, I would receive very negative responses and I just don't feel like dealing with all that negativity. I guess I will be more excited once I am in Tijuana and see the facility.
November 30, 2016
I am also not telling anyone and am very scared. I'm trying to think of a way to excuse my absence for those few days. I'm having a hard time with coming up with something believable. I don't want to hear the negative comments either. My mind is made up and I know I need this surgery. Good luck to you!
November 30, 2016
Good luck to you also... Just tell them you are going on a cruise with a friend... They invited you at the last minute.. When are you planning on going?
December 1, 2016
I booked my flight and surgery. My surgery is for December 6 but I'm arriving on December 5 because I want to be rested for surgery. I also want to use that day to sightsee. If anyone will be around on those days and want to meet up, let me know. It would be great to go through this experience with someone else that will understand what I'm going through
December 1, 2016
Do you have facebook... They have a group community with alot of supportive ppl.... I found 4 girls that are going the same day as me. We can all be supportive of each other.
December 7, 2016
Hi I'm really considering doing this too. What is the name of the community so that I can look it up in Facebook?
UPDATED FROM Lionessss
6 days post
My experience.
LionessssDecember 11, 2016
So before I even got on the plane I had an email with the drivers name and phone # and he called me to introduce himself which was comforting. I landed in San Diego and called the driver and he picked me and my companion up within 10 mins. He drove us over the border and to Playas de Tijuana (the beach of Tijuana) which was where our hospital was (Oasis). The hospital was so nice and I will attach pics. I filled out paperwork and they took me to my room. My room where I got changed, did a 12 lead heart strip, got blood taken and talked to the anesthesiologist. The Dr also came by to talk to us and the coordinator to make sure my companion had everything we needed. After everything checked out things happened pretty fast. They started my IV and I was on my way into surgery. When I came backkkk! The anesthesia wearing off kept making me gag! But it subsided after a few hours and I was able to sleep comfortably. The nurses at the hospital came in every hour it seemed like to check on me, give meds, change dressings or something. I felt well taken care of. The next day they took me for a leak test and once it was fine they gave me a clear liquid tray which consisted of broth, jello, ice chips, and a juice. I was not able to eat any of that only like 2 spoons of jello. Same nursing care as before. The next day they got me ready to leave so I settled payment, they gave me my take home meds and we were off to the airport. Overall it was a great experience. The hospital was beautiful and there were places nearby for my companion to eat.
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll take advantage of all the support you're going to get from this awesome 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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