Re: Re: Should I tell my family and friends that I am having WLS in Mexico

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I just had my sleeve on Monday 9/25 and the experience was a very good one for me. The Drs. & staff are great and the hospital is so modern and clean! I had the same issue with telling people about going to Mexico, everyone I told gave me a negative reaction ( they don't research it like we do, so they are just scared) so I waited to tell my dad until the Sat before I left and I called my mom right after the surgery :/ now a week out I feel great and everyone is happy for me... Hope that helps.Sent from my iPadOn Aug 1, 2011, at 5:59 PM, "themouse1960" <themouse1960@...> wrote:

Thanks for all of this info. I have done a lot of research on Dr. Aceves and know 3 people in my area that have used him/clinic also. I originally thought I would do the lap band, but have decided to the sleeve. I am excited and nervous. This is a big step. I keep thinking in my head-what if I go back to my old ways and get fat again. Anyone out there who is 3 or 5 years out? How has it been? I would love to think that once I lost it I wouldn't go back to my old ways, but then, how did I get here in the first place? Anyone do any counseling? I am with you on telling people-my best friend will go with and have the sleeve also. My other (thinner friends) wouldn't be supportive. They don't get it. Anyway-thanks again!

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> If you are going outside of the US for your surgery there are some things to consider. Is it safe to cross the Border to get to the city where you are going?

>

> This is a great site to get a lot of information. Spend some time reading all the good information they have to offer us.

> http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

>

> The other thing you should consider is if you are going to be using your Credit or Debit cards, make sure you call your banks and let them know the dates that you will be outside of the US and what countries you plan on traveling to. If you don't do this they may block your charges thinking your card may be stolen. For so many of us Mexico was our destination.

>

> Now you may already know that you are taking someone with you. For me I felt very comfortable going by myself and I knew the conditions of where I was going and knew about my transportation across the border. Remember if you are driving your own vehicle into Mexico, your insurance for your vehicle is NO good once you cross the border.

>

> Should you tell people what you are going to do—and that you are going outside of the US to do it? I would say tell a select few where you are going along with the name of the Hotel and Doctor that you will be seeing. Honestly you will be amazed at the opposition that you may get from your family and friends. They really have not had the opportunity like you and I have had to educate ourselves about the Doctors, the Hospital and the type of surgery we are having. They only know horror stories and are sure we are going to dirty filthy places to have this surgery. They listen to a lot of gossip and honestly believe it. They will try to talk you out of having this done. You have to become strong and just do what you know is right for you—this is NOT about them.

>

> I believe that by the time you have made a choice of who your doctor is going to be and what kind of surgery you are having, you have done quite a bit a research. If you aren't comfortable with what you are hearing about your choice take a little more time to find out more about this doctor and his facility. For me I am not willing to have the surgery done in a clinic and be sent to a recovery house or hotel to recover—I knew I want a FULLY equipped hospital.

>

> I knew a lot about my choice for a doctor and that was Dr. Aceves. I knew that his driver Ernesto was going to be picking me up and taking along with others that day to Mexicali, Mexico. I also knew that was a very safe border to cross and I knew the drive did this 2 times a day every day. So I was comfortable with all my information.

> This is a big step that you are about to take, take your time, ask a LOT of questions and be comfortable with your choice. There are no bad questions to ask. Keep asking until you are comfortable with your answers. This is a life changing event and I recommend having the VSG also known as "the Sleeve." That is just my choice and I can only speak about what I know the most about.

>

>

> I knew without a doubt that Dr. Aceves was by far the best doctor I had picked to do my surgery. I wanted the best team and staff and after a lot of research and talking to his former patients I had made the right choice.

>

> Hugs,

> Suzanne

> Sleeved 10/28/2008

>

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I agree, tell the ones that you know will support you and deal with the rest as the situation arises. You will have a lot on your mind as it is you do not need the negativity and fears of others. Sue From: themouse1960 <themouse1960@...> Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:59 PMSubject: Re: Should I tell my family and friends that I am having WLS in Mexico

Thanks for all of this info. I have done a lot of research on Dr. Aceves and know 3 people in my area that have used him/clinic also. I originally thought I would do the lap band, but have decided to the sleeve. I am excited and nervous. This is a big step. I keep thinking in my head-what if I go back to my old ways and get fat again. Anyone out there who is 3 or 5 years out? How has it been? I would love to think that once I lost it I wouldn't go back to my old ways, but then, how did I get here in the first place? Anyone do any counseling? I am with you on telling people-my best friend will go with and have the sleeve also. My other (thinner friends) wouldn't be supportive. They don't get it. Anyway-thanks again!

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> If you are going outside of the US for your surgery there are some things to consider. Is it safe to cross the Border to get to the city where you are going?

>

> This is a great site to get a lot of information. Spend some time reading all the good information they have to offer us.

> http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

>

> The other thing you should consider is if you are going to be using your Credit or Debit cards, make sure you call your banks and let them know the dates that you will be outside of the US and what countries you plan on traveling to. If you don't do this they may block your charges thinking your card may be stolen. For so many of us Mexico was our destination.

>

> Now you may already know that you are taking someone with you. For me I felt very comfortable going by myself and I knew the conditions of where I was going and knew about my transportation across the border. Remember if you are driving your own vehicle into Mexico, your insurance for your vehicle is NO good once you cross the border.

>

> Should you tell people what you are going to do—and that you are going outside of the US to do it? I would say tell a select few where you are going along with the name of the Hotel and Doctor that you will be seeing. Honestly you will be amazed at the opposition that you may get from your family and friends. They really have not had the opportunity like you and I have had to educate ourselves about the Doctors, the Hospital and the type of surgery we are having. They only know horror stories and are sure we are going to dirty filthy places to have this surgery. They listen to a lot of gossip and honestly believe it. They will try to talk you out of having this done. You have to become strong and just do what you know is right for you—this is NOT about them.

>

> I believe that by the time you have made a choice of who your doctor is going to be and what kind of surgery you are having, you have done quite a bit a research. If you aren't comfortable with what you are hearing about your choice take a little more time to find out more about this doctor and his facility. For me I am not willing to have the surgery done in a clinic and be sent to a recovery house or hotel to recover—I knew I want a FULLY equipped hospital.

>

> I knew a lot about my choice for a doctor and that was Dr. Aceves. I knew that his driver Ernesto was going to be picking me up and taking along with others that day to Mexicali, Mexico. I also knew that was a very safe border to cross and I knew the drive did this 2 times a day every day. So I was comfortable with all my information.

> This is a big step that you are about to take, take your time, ask a LOT of questions and be comfortable with your choice. There are no bad questions to ask. Keep asking until you are comfortable with your answers. This is a life changing event and I recommend having the VSG also known as "the Sleeve." That is just my choice and I can only speak about what I know the most about.

>

>

> I knew without a doubt that Dr. Aceves was by far the best doctor I had picked to do my surgery. I wanted the best team and staff and after a lot of research and talking to his former patients I had made the right choice.

>

> Hugs,

> Suzanne

> Sleeved 10/28/2008

>

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I  had a band 5 years ago, got to goal, revised to a sleeve 3 years ago, and have been at goal for over 4 years.  The sleeve ROCKS!On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 5:59 PM, themouse1960 <themouse1960@...> wrote:

 

Thanks for all of this info. I have done a lot of research on Dr. Aceves and know 3 people in my area that have used him/clinic also. I originally thought I would do the lap band, but have decided to the sleeve. I am excited and nervous. This is a big step. I keep thinking in my head-what if I go back to my old ways and get fat again. Anyone out there who is 3 or 5 years out? How has it been? I would love to think that once I lost it I wouldn't go back to my old ways, but then, how did I get here in the first place? Anyone do any counseling? I am with you on telling people-my best friend will go with and have the sleeve also. My other (thinner friends) wouldn't be supportive. They don't get it. Anyway-thanks again!