Re: My Journey begins on 09-17-2011

[Guest guest]

HI Cheryl, I live in Saskatoon and 11 months ago I went to Dr. A. You will be blown away with the hospital and the staff there. I am down 135lbs and loving life...

If you ever want to talk to someone close to you send me an email I will be glad to chat with you. There are others that get together as Dr A was our the one who did our sugery.

All the best!!

movie_mommy@...

From: TheShrinkingCanuck <cher.steinhauer@...> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:32:37 AMSubject: My Journey begins on 09-17-2011

I'll start by saying: Hello All!! I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the "What if" questions.I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this

final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone. I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!! I fully

intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.Cheers :)Cheryl

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Hi Cheryl,

Welcome to the board. I am so glad to hear that you are going to have this surgery and that Dr. Aceves will be doing this. You are about to do something that you will NEVER regret and it will change your entire life. This is a great place to come to for support and questions. I love all the people on this board they are great. I am always here for anything you will need. It is quite normal to have a whole bag of emotions and feelings and we have had all of the same ones you are having right now. You are excited, sad, happy, scared, can't wait to have the WLS, scared to have it done. Question yourself about if you are doing the right thing. These are all the same feeling I had plus some more. I kept thinking what if I don't wake up after surgery?--LOL they will take such excellent care of you.

I am sending you something that I post all the time for those who are going to Mexicali . This is what you might want to pack when you go for surgery. This has been put together by more that just me. They are only suggestions.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Sleeved 10/21/2008

Lost 105 pounds

Here is what I took and you might want to have when you pack for the Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Aceves.

1. Gas-X because you will have gas after the surgery and they don't have Gas-X in Mexico. They (the nurses and doctors) will ask you are you passing gas? It is nice to have this on the plane ride home too after the surgery. I bought a box (of 36 tabs) of Gas-X (thin strips) that you just put the strip in your mouth. It tastes good and it is easy to take--no water required—nothing difficult to swallow either.

2. A comfortable bra & panties--nothing very tight (cotton is nice—what ever you like to wear) to wear home on the plane or if you want to wear these items in the hospital. Everyone was pretty relaxed with what they slept in or wore around the hospital. I didn't bring a robe at all--Just T-shirts and comfortable pants. Maybe a sweatshirt because the air conditioner makes it cool sometimes and then there are times when the air conditioner isn’t working that well. Bring some extra T-shirts in case you spill on yourself. My IV came out and I got blood on one of my T-shirts. I just washed it out in the sink and hung it up in the shower to dry.

3. Drawstring pants or pants with elastic waist—nothing tight around the middle section. I had some Nike walking pants and they were very comfortable—or short, or pants you would wear to relax in. I also had some that I wore to sleep in, walk around the hospital in and wore them home on the plane too (a pair for each day you are going to be away from home). Sweatpants work great too. I was there in Oct and so the air conditioning was going and sometimes it was cool at night when I was sleeping--so I brought some warm socks along too. But in some rooms the air conditioning wasn't working so well in their rooms and they were warmer than some of us were. If it is too warm or too cold tell one of the nurses they will help you with anything you need. They are excellent when you need something—don’t be afraid to ask.

4. A heating pad--I was so glad I had mine (someone had suggested I bring one) because it felt good on my stomach area. When my feet were cold at night I used my heating pad on my feet. Also when I was there with a friend for her surgery in April 2009 I found out at the nurse’s stations they also had heating pads—so if you don’t want to bring your own use theirs.

5. Some kind of slip on shoe for the plane ride home and something to wear in the hospital (I had some flip flops for the hospital and some clogs for the plane ride home. Flip flops didn't take up a lot of room in your suitcase. I also carried on the plane my tote bag carrying some things like, meds, change of underwear—in case my suitcase got lost, a snack so I could eat something after the tests that first day you arrive—because they will tell you not to eat a few hours before you get to Mexicali because of the tests you are going to be having upon arrival at the hospital in Mexicali. Sometimes you have to wait for everyone to have their test before they take you to the hotel and your are soooooooo hungry because you haven’t eaten anything all day long because most of us are flying into San Diego, so bring a snack that you can eat after your tests while waiting to go to the hotel. I brought along some packages of trail mix—bring what you like.

6. Only one (1) small or medium sized suitcase with wheels is really great because you will have to deal with your own suitcase at the airport (coming and going). I also brought along my laptop computer so I could stay in touch with my friends and family—I carried that on the plane too—don’t put it in a suitcase—too much stuff has been stolen out of suitcases.

7. Please be aware if you use your cell phone in Mexicali they will charge you roaming fees to CALL OUT. For me if people called me from the US to Mexicali and they were calling my Cell Phone there were NO ROAMING charges because they called me from the US. Most all cell phones work in Mexicali; I think they said Cricket was the only r that they had problems with. I didn't have anyone come with me for the surgery, and they were so nice as to call someone (in the US) for me after surgery and let them know that I was doing great.

I brought my own favorite small pillow with me (almost sofa size). It was nice to have it while I was in the hospital and on the plane ride home.

9. As far as money someone suggested I bring about $45.00 to $50.00 in one's so that I could have them for tipping—they all accept US money in Mexicali. I tipped Ernesto $25.00 who picks you up and takes you to the hospital, takes you to the hotel, takes you back the hospital for surgery and then back to the San Diego airport. He takes such good care of everyone and I tipped him at the end when he took me back to the airport to go home. I also tipped the hotel guys for taking my bag to my room, and when I had dinner that night at the hotel. I would also bring along a small gift for 4 or 5 nurses or give them a little cash—I understand they really don’t make a lot of money and they might appreciate the cash as a gift. I would suggest that you take enough money or Credit Card or Debit card to purchase the medication that you will need after the surgery. There is a pharmacy about 1/4 block from the hotel--anyone at the hospital will tell you where it is—it is a easy walk. The Nexium that Dr. Aceves suggests you take after surgery for acid reflux for about 3 months cost a lot less —don’t forget they will negotiate over the price of medication in Mexico –even when it is at a pharmacy-they will give a price and then ask them “if I buy 4 boxes will you sell it to me for—ask for a lower price. This medication costs a lot less in Mexicali than in the US—so don’t forget to buy it while you are there. I also bought Prilosec because some people had told me that Nexium did work for them—as it turned out I was one of those people that Nexium didn’t work that well on and so I was glad that I purchased Prilosec.

10. Do not take any jewelry with you or wear any. All I took was my watch. Leave ALL other jewelry at home.

11. Be prepared that Ernesto will be late picking you up--find a place to sit down in the baggage area where they said he would pick you up. Make sure you can see people walking in that area and he will come walking down through there with your name on a sign holding it up. He will have you back at the airport on your return trip home in plenty of time to catch your plane ride home.

12. Bring a camera along to take some pictures of yourself in the “before stage†and maybe a group picture of the other people who are going to have the surgery the same day you do. I have kept in contact with them. You will be so glad you have done this. Take lots of pictures. People really do enjoy seeing the pictures if they are considering doing this surgery.

13. Don’t forget the personal things like toothbrush, shampoo, soap that you may want to use in the shower, a razor, cream rinse for you hair—maybe a hair curler and hair dryer if you wan I don’t know if you want to bring make-up—I did, because I wanted to look ok going home on the plane. Yes, we used their water to take a shower—it is ok for showers… they do give you bottled water to drink.

14. I brought along a book I wanted to read along with my Ipod, so I could listen to my own music. You may or may not get a lot of reading done because you might want to take some nice naps too. Getting up and walking around is good for you and it makes you feel a lot better too.

15. Bring along some chap stick for your lips—they dry out and it is good to have something to put on your lips.

If anyone else can add anything please jump in here and help me out! I know you are worried about a few small things and I can tell you not to worry because we all have been where you are. Just keep posting to the web site-- anything you want to say or ask. We all understand and have been where you are right now. I wish you GREAT success and it will be a life changing event and in about 2 months you will be saying the same thing too.

Also adds that when they make you drink the vile stuff to make sure your new stomach has no leaks don’t for get to ask for chips of ice. It numbs your taste buds because they are so cold and you can drink their YUCK stuff. She did it and it worked great for her. I didn’t know about it and I wished I would have. I think they do this on the 3 day before you go home.

Suzanne

This is what someone else added to what I put on my list--you never can have too much help or information

I wore and underwire.....so I didn't get that message! I also brought a robe...for sure and maybe flip flops or slippers for doing lots of walking after the surgery. They give you those hospital gowns, but the day after the surgery, I was in my own pjs that were button down the front and elastic band capris...something easy to slip in and out of. Suzanne says-- I put my on PJ’5 on after the surgery when I got up to go to the bathroom.

I would definitely take a comfy pillow for on the plane ride too. Just don't over pack!

In a message dated 8/31/2011 8:45:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, cher.steinhauer@... writes:

I'll start by saying: Hello All!! I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the "What if" questions.I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone. I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!! I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.Cheers :)Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Good luck, Cher. You're making a decision that will have an effect on your life and all those around you. You will be happier and feel better than you have in years.

One suggestion I don't see here often is to take pictures of yourself. I put on a bathing suit the week before I had surgery and had my son take pictures of me - front, back and side. I hated looking at myself, but I needed the visual proof of where I had been. Then, I took pictures every 20-30 lbs down wearing the same bathing suit. Even after losing 50 lbs, I didn't think I had lost that much, but the pictures don't lie. Now, at 90 lbs down, it's an incredible testimony to the surgery to see these pictures. My husband recently looked at my starting pictures and said, "Why did you photoshop your head on to that fat body?!!" You might consider doing measurements as well, I didn't, but wish I did.

Sally

From: cher.steinhauer@...Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:32:37 +0000Subject: My Journey begins on 09-17-2011

I'll start by saying: Hello All!! I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the "What if" questions.I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone. I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!! I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.Cheers :)Cheryl

[Guest guest]

I can relate. It took me 3 yrs to finally get to the point of wls.  Never had surgery prior to this.  Dr A was so gracious when my courage broke during his speak.  Loved that man!  You will do great.

On Aug 31, 2011 8:45 AM, " TheShrinkingCanuck " <cher.steinhauer@...> wrote:> I'll start by saying: Hello All!!

> > I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the " What if " questions.

> > I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.

> > I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone.

> > I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!!

> I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.

> Cheers > Cheryl> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl!

My surgery is the 15th so I should still be there when you have yours. Look me

up

>

> I'll start by saying: Hello All!!

>

> I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead

of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind

me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I

think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of

surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions

are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my

lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the " What if " questions.

>

> I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan,

Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting

married this February in the Dominican Republic.

>

> I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High

BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this

final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan

is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and

Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I

have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would

cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more

beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a

SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone.

>

> I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have

been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find

common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone

better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to

Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So

VIVA MEXICO!!!!

> I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good

journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on

when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video

reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first

2 years when everything changes.

> Cheers

> Cheryl

>

[Guest guest]

Great idea, Sally! My surgery is in 2 weeks. I'm going to take pictures and measurements.From: sally schaefer <singschae@...>Dr. Aceves Group < >Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 4:49 PMSubject: RE: My Journey begins on 09-17-2011

Good luck, Cher. You're making a decision that will have an effect on your life and all those around you. You will be happier and feel better than you have in years.

One suggestion I don't see here often is to take pictures of yourself. I put on a bathing suit the week before I had surgery and had my son take pictures of me - front, back and side. I hated looking at myself, but I needed the visual proof of where I had been. Then, I took pictures every 20-30 lbs down wearing the same bathing suit. Even after losing 50 lbs, I didn't think I had lost that much, but the pictures don't lie. Now, at 90 lbs down, it's an incredible testimony to the surgery to see these pictures. My husband recently looked at my starting pictures and said, "Why did you photoshop your head on to that fat body?!!" You might consider doing measurements as well, I didn't, but wish I did.

Sally

From: cher.steinhauer@...Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:32:37 +0000Subject: My Journey begins on 09-17-2011

I'll start by saying: Hello All!! I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the "What if" questions.I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this final

decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone. I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!! I fully

intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.Cheers :)Cheryl

[Guest guest]

I am a returning patient of Dr. A's and will be there the 15th-17th so maybe I

will get to meet some of ya'll! Nothing to worry about - you will be in great

hands...

> >

> > I'll start by saying: Hello All!!

> >

> > I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize

ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery

behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal

reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had

any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that

my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in

my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the " What if " questions.

> >

> > I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan,

Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting

married this February in the Dominican Republic.

> >

> > I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a

High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to

this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in

Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on

Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY

bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the

mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would

probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I

haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended

from everyone.

> >

> > I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have

been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find

common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone

better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to

Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So

VIVA MEXICO!!!!

> > I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good

journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on

when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video

reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first

2 years when everything changes.

> > Cheers

> > Cheryl

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My surgery is on the 15th. What are you having done? Check up or surgery? Where are you located? I am in NC. I noticed you said "Y'all" :)From: "T, blondee" <blondeej@...> Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 12:01 PMSubject: Re: My Journey begins on

09-17-2011

I am a returning patient of Dr. A's and will be there the 15th-17th so maybe I will get to meet some of ya'll! Nothing to worry about - you will be in great hands...

> >

> > I'll start by saying: Hello All!!

> >

> > I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the "What if" questions.

> >

> > I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.

> >

> > I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone.

> >

> > I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!!

> > I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.

> > Cheers

> > Cheryl

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My surgery is also on the 15th. I will be there from the 14th - 18th. I am

having the sleeve. I am nervous and excited! I cannot wait for the next

chapter of my life to begin!

Debra

> > >

> > > I'll start by saying: Hello All!!

> > >

> > > I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize

ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery

behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal

reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had

any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that

my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in

my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the " What if " questions.

> > >

> > > I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in

Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years

and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.

> > >

> > > I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a

High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to

this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in

Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on

Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY

bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the

mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would

probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I

haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended

from everyone.

> > >

> > > I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have

been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find

common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone

better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to

Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So

VIVA MEXICO!!!!

> > > I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good

journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on

when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video

reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first

2 years when everything changes.

> > > Cheers

> > > Cheryl

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Debra, Looks like we are sleeve sisters! Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless Re: My Journey begins on 09-17-2011 My surgery is also on the 15th. I will be there from the 14th - 18th. I am having the sleeve. I am nervous and excited! I cannot wait for the next chapter of my life to begin!Debra> > >> > > I'll start by saying: Hello All!! > > > > > > I'm horrible at writing introductions... I tend to ramble so I apologize ahead of time. I can't wait for September 17th to come and to get this surgery behind me and start really living my life! However I have the normal reservations I think everyone going for a surgery has. I have never actually had any kind of surgery. Stitches were the worst thing I've encountered. I find that my emotions are all over the place and I know I am ready to make the changes in my lifestyle, but I still catch myself wondering about the " What if " questions.> > > > > > I'm a 27 year old Nursing student and I am currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada with my fiancé . We have been together for 8 years and are getting married this February in the Dominican Republic.> > > > > > I am very glad that Dr. A has agreed to take me on for the VSG. I have a High BMI, but I am otherwise reasonably healthy. I have found the journey to this final decision both tiring and very emotional. The waitlist here in Saskatchewan is long, and getting accepted for bypass is difficult. I decided on Mexico and Dr. A for a few reasons. First I wasn't interested in having the RNY bypass as I have been anaemic for many years, and I believe that the mal-absorption would cause difficulties for me. I was informed that it would probably be more beneficial due to my weight. He has many years experience and I haven't found a SINGLE bad review for him or his team... they are recommended from everyone. > > > > > > I'm soo grateful for this forum as well as the Obesity Help forums. I have been surrounded by excellent information from the veterans, and I can find common ground with all the newbie's. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and I can't wait to share this experience with those of you headed to Mexico the same week as me!! My journey starts in a very short 17 days. So VIVA MEXICO!!!! > > > I fully intend on staying involved in this forum and keeping a good journal/v-log of my experience. I think that it will be something to reflect on when I have finally made goal weight. I also think that having some video reference will aid me during the big transformations that occur during the first 2 years when everything changes.> > > Cheers > > > Cheryl> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Hi Debra,

I will have to see if I can stop in and visit all of you guys, or make sure to

come say hello to me on your way home!

I wish all you guys smooth sailing, and I will see you in Mexico

Cher

>

> My surgery is also on the 15th. I will be there from the 14th - 18th. I am

having the sleeve. I am nervous and excited! I cannot wait for the next

chapter of my life to begin!

> Debra