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

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