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New Member & Introduction

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MissVVJJ

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Hi everyone! So I am excited to finally become a member of this website and share with everyone my experience and learn from you all as well.

 

So a little bit about myself, I am Viviana from San Diego, CA :) I am 24 years old and I have struggled with my weight ever since I was a kid. 2 years ago my doctor recommended me to do weight loss surgery and I was very negative about it, I didn't want to do it. Well 2 years after and I've gain another 60 pounds putting me at 300lbs...YIKES!! So beginning of 2012 I started doing research and made up my mind about having weight loss surgery and that I couldn't keep going the way I was. Since, getting approved for surgery was so hard through my medical provided I decided I was going to research some doctors in Tijuana, Mexico and pay for the surgery myself. Luckily, I am Mexican and I am very familiar with Tijuana and drive to Mexico often so I know my way around. After researching a couple of doctors and meeting with them, I decided to go with Dr. Verboonen from Obesity Goodbye Clinic. When I went to meet with Dr. Verboonen, I took my mom because she has a very good judge of character and of course for moral support. Since the moment we stepped inside we felt very comfortable. The personnel was very friendly and even a mother of a patient there was going to allow us to talk to her daughter that had just gotten out of surgery. Before meeting Dr. Verboonen I had my reservation because I had read he was convicted for insurance fraud but I still decided to go see him because it doesn't change his expertise and his ability to do a good job. Dr. Verboonen was great at answering all my questions and making me feel really comfortable. Because this is a small clinic (only 2 patients at a time) it felt like they would have more time to assist and the service was more personalized. I feel very confident in my decision and knowing that my mom feels the same way is a great relief. I am very excited to be able to start a new life and will finally be able to things I've always wanted but could never do.

 

Please feel free to leave your comments and or questions.

 

Viviana-MissVVJJ

~LiveLoveLaugh~

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hey girl!congrats on the start of your journey....you must be so excited for the new lifestyle!im tracey from new york,im 21 and had the surgery 6 days ago.its been a long 6 days but im down 10 pounds since surgery and 23 pounds down in general....if you have any questions about the surgery or anything else feel free to message me:)

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I also had my surgery with Dr. Verboonen. He also performs surgery in Cancun. I flew there because there was no way on God's green earth that I would have been able to afford to do it in the US. This was my only hope to get this surgery. Otherwise, I'd be stuck in my heavy body forever.

My decision was a good one. The experience was excellent and I am now 6 wks post-op and home doing just fine.

I know your surgery will go well.

LzL

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