Re: New here, you're an inspiration!

[Guest guest]

Welcome.

From: mandie.sue@...Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:12:29 +0000Subject: New here, you're an inspiration!

I've been researching WLS for a good long while now and I've decided I'm going to do it! I'm going to get the VSG, and I'm 99% on using Dr. Aceves.

My biggest problem is going to be waiting. I am a gestational surrogate, I had a baby 5 months ago for an amazing couple, and I'm about to get pregnant again. I'm all done having my own kids and I'm pretty sure this is my last surrobaby. I'm planning to go to Mexico as a 30th birthday gift to myself at the end of 2012.

So in the meantime, I'm researching, researching, joining groups, and trying to do all I can to comfort my husband (and myself, though I'm pretty set on it) that this is the right thing to do. My current BMI is in the high 30s (fluctuates from 35-39). I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy and some residual insulin resistance. That's what shocked me into being serious about this. GD was HARD and I don't want to have to deal with becoming diabetic.

I've never been a healthy weight, so I have no idea what kinds of goals to set for myself. I'd love to be under 200 lbs, I'd love to be in single-digit sizes. Beyond that, I'll just see how it goes, I guess. What I REALLY want is not to worry about high blood pressure, insulin resistance and diabetes, and all the other health risks obesity poses. I want to be free!

Anyway, I wanted to say hello, that reading your old posts is amazing and inspiring to me. It's going to be really hard for me to wait a year to have this surgery, to start the beginning of the rest of my life, but it's all in the journey, right??

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group!

One of the biggest reasons I decided to go ahead with WLS is simply that my

fiance and I want children. I wasn't able to get pregnant the few times we tried

and I believe it was due to my excessive weight.

I think what you do is great, and I think that WLS will let you continue to help

couples in need without risking diabetes and your future health!

If you choose Dr. A as your surgeon rest assured he is simply amazing, and I

don't think you would find the same level of care anywhere else. I couldn't

believe how amazing they were...

If you are interested I made a video log of my time in Mexicali and I can give

you the link.

All the best in your decision

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for your support! I've actually seen your videos. I've done a lot of

YouTube research in addition to all of my other research. The videos are so

helpful for people making the decision to travel to Mexico for surgery. And you

are doing great!

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> Welcome to the group!

> One of the biggest reasons I decided to go ahead with WLS is simply that my

fiance and I want children. I wasn't able to get pregnant the few times we tried

and I believe it was due to my excessive weight.

> I think what you do is great, and I think that WLS will let you continue to

help couples in need without risking diabetes and your future health!

> If you choose Dr. A as your surgeon rest assured he is simply amazing, and I

don't think you would find the same level of care anywhere else. I couldn't

believe how amazing they were...

> If you are interested I made a video log of my time in Mexicali and I can give

you the link.

>

> All the best in your decision

> Cheryl

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