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I did some research beyond the references here. he is certified and recertified as a bariatric surgeon in mexico, speaks english, works in a hospital, has large experience, he has all his info in a detailed resume and you can check them. I am confident in my choice of doctor and hospital. I am going to have VSG in Feb 7 with him.

I had the same after a surgery in the past. The burning would come and go and it felt really like a real burn. The doctor also mentioned the nerves that are hurt during the procedure. It started to improve fter a few weeks and completely disapeared after 4 months.

I once was on a very well know diet Dr. Bernstein and we had to take B12 and B6 injections 3x per week. It was in the fat in the belly, just a small needle similar to the ones for diabetes. Just a bit of stinging when the liquid went in. The injections boost your mood and energy and make you feel good. That was the only diet I could actually follow (low carb, low calorie) in the past. My allergist gives B12 injections in a accupunture point close to the wrist and he inserts just the tip of the needle, no pain at all and immediate boost in energy. Maybe you coudl reserach a bit more and avoid the pain of a large needle.

I am wondering if your doctors prescribed potassium. When I was on a low carb diet the doctor prescribed potassium to reduce lightheadedness and avoid symptoms related to severe ketosis. Just wondering what your doctors said about it. Thanks

I am not overeating but I am eating all things i love and will not be able to eat again any time soon. The best of all is that I do not feel guilty after eating. It is so good not to beat my self up everytime I eat. Just a few more days of indulging and then the hard part will come. You know what is interesting? I am not gaining a gram...maybe feeling guilty after eating is waht makes us gain more weight? Just going wild in my thoughts...

I Love this thread. I hope to be posting my NSV soon. For now the best has been to eat my favorite dessert w/o feeling guilt :rolleyes:y.

I work with mental health and I would not condone of anyone stopping antidepressants during a period like this. It is a mojor stress on the body and mind. So many changes and we will be without the benefit/comfort that food has given us. Six weeks without anti-depressant? If I could do it for six weeks, during a period of stress and do not have a major relapse I would not start using it again. Do not take chances, tell your doctor about other sleevers who did not have problems. take care

Thanks Kim I will keep yopu posted. It is so hard to wait.... it feels as if time is not passing...

I also had my ticket but Dr. Kelly was able to give the same date I was going to have with Dr. Almanza. To be honest, I think Dr. Almanza is a great doctor and many people have been to him and had good results. However, those mixed reviews started to bug me a lot. Some people feel really strong against him, his clinic and his assistant and make very serious accusations. If it is true or not I do not know but I was feeling uncomfortable about it. Dr. kelly only had good reviews and for only a few hundreds more I got 2 nights at a full service hospital, private bedroom, a very nice hotel room also private and all the other benefits offered by Dr. Almanza. Since I am going by myself I thought a hospital and a more comfortable place would be more appropriate. I am very confident about Dr. kelly and the hospital. I think it is the best choice.

Who is your doctor? all the best for you. We will have surgery in the same day.

Great I think it is 4 of us on that week.

I am from TO. I am going to Mexico - Dr. Kelly for VSG in Feb 7. The cost is totally worth it and it is much less than what I would spend in food and even larger clothes while waiting for 2 or more years moving into our slooooooooow health system. I will be back soon with news from the healthier me.

Hi I am from Toronto but decided to go to Mexico for surgery. I am having VSG in Feb 7 with Dr. Kelly. Total cost with tickets, etc will be less than $6000. I know it is still a lot but if I add all the missed days of work and one year wait for surgery in Ontario that would cost me more. I was told at TWH that VSG is not covered. Good luck.

I will be there on the 7th. We probably will still meet in our way in and out. Lets keep in touch.

Mine is on Feb 7. I am also by myself. The day of your surgery I will still be there and probably will be already doing weel. Count on me for whatever you need. I will probably stay one more night at the hotel (hacienda) so we may meet there too. Lets keep in touch

We probably will meet there.I am in on Feb 7. Lets keep in touch.

I would love to have it. Thanks

I changed doctors. Dr. Ramos Kelly on Feb 8. Anyone else on that day for Dr. kelly?

Hi everyone Thank you very much for all your support. I never thought that virtual support was so effective and important. I feel so close to all of you... I am positive about my decision and I will have it. I am only getting insecure about the doctor, place, price and all these histories about problems with certain doctors. I cannot afford the most expensive doctors but I aso cannot place my life at risk. It is so hard to sort through all the good and bad about the less expensive packages. We dont really know who is a real patinet or not, who is being paid by the doctors or not... I have my surgery booked for Feb 8 with Dr. Almanza but I am about to cancel it. I started to research the other less expensive packages but there is alway someone telling bad things that makes me very scared. I really cannot afford the ones that charge $7000 or more. Thanks again everyone. I will try to get more info from people that have been to the less expensive doctors to see what I get. God bless you all

Hi everyone I will have VSG on Feb 5 in Mexico and coming back to Canada in 4 days. My main convcerns are dizziness and pain. Can you all share with me if you felt dizzy or fainty after 3 days (due to low food intake, low BP, etc) or if you had fainting episodes. Also, how was the flight back? Pain? Dizziness? I appreciate all your answers so I can be better prepared. i am really converned about being dizzy. thanks