Finding Myself

The only critique I have is that you stop and say "um" too much. I've considered making a YouTube video but I'd probably keep it for my family only. not sure I want to put my face on the public forum just yet...
Nice job!

You will be there the week after me. Good luck!!! Sending positive energy your way.

ME TOO!!!

Tried on cute winter boots this year and couldn't buy ANY except super short ones because my short fat legs would not fit into any of them. I was mortified and my husband felt terrible for me!
I am 10 weeks from being sleeved in Mexico and I'm focusing on positive things like this. I want to be able to fit my calves into some cute boots this coming winter!!

I too feel this way! Just under 5'3 and 188 lbs. do I have to do something this permanent?? Yes I do. Or else I'd already be thin! In fact, I'm proud of those of us who are NOT morbidly obese taking the reigns of our health and gaining control. In another 10 years (I am 42) these extra 65 or so lbs will mean diabetes, heart disease, etc. For me, this is a preventative measure to keep myself from developing those problems! I am a huge overeater and I see this as a gift to help me overcome that. Hang in there and keep writing on these boards!! It's a huge help.
I'm scheduled for June 14.

I too feel this way! Just under 5'3 and 188 lbs. do I have to do something this permanent?? Yes I do. Or else I'd already be thin! In fact, I'm proud of those of us who are NOT morbidly obese taking the reigns of our health and gaining control. In another 10 years (I am 42) these extra 65 or so lbs will mean diabetes, heart disease, etc. For me, this is a preventative measure to keep myself from developing those problems! I am a huge overeater and I see this as a gift to help me overcome that. Hang in there and keep writing on these boards!! It's a huge help.
I'm scheduled for June 14.

Tried on cute winter boots this year and couldn't buy ANY except super short ones because my short fat legs would not fit into any of them. I was mortified and my husband felt terrible for me!
I am 10 weeks from being sleeved in Mexico and I'm focusing on positive things like this. I want to be able to fit my calves into some cute boots this coming winter!!

Given the fact that I've had to change doctors 4 times in the last 9 years because of lousy care, this makes me VERY angry. I've seen more dirty clinics and hospitals here in the U.S. - enough that I'm very disappointed in the care I've received via my ***. So this kind of thought process is ridiculous. Health care in the U.S. is in serious decline and we are going to start seeing more and more people go for care in other countries because we simply cannot afford it any more.
U.S. Insurance does not see obesity as a preventative disease unless you are morbidly obese and have comorbidities. I think that's utterly ridiculous. The concept of not WAITING until someone gets sick from their obesity is lost on U.S. healthcare. It drives me crazy.
It makes me so angry that I, at a BMI of almost 35, and super healthy except for my weight - cannot get any help with this surgery, pre-op or post-op, because I am healthy. I have to wait until I am 50 and have blown out knees, diabetes, heart disease, or whatever, before insurance will help. I think that is LUDICROUS.
So Mexico is ahead of the game on this surgery. Oh you can get it here in the US. - as an outpatient for $20K. That's unaffordable, and considering that I'm STILL not covered post-op for any complications, WHY would I have it done in the U.S??? Yes these places tell you that they "guarantee" their surgeries for so long, but that's not the point... if it was bad enough to need hospitalization, then you could rack up some huge bills.
If my experience in Mexico is as good as others, I may just start going there for all of my healthcare. I already pay $500 a month for crappy health insurance that really doesn't cover much. I could probably get better care in Mexico.
Sorry but as a doctor myself - a veterinarian - the way the U.S. healthcare system treats people is appalling. There's a reason we are losing ground in our standing in the world with regards to Healthcare. There is a saying in medicine that goes like this: "A chance to cut is a chance to cure" and it applies to obesity too!!!

Given the fact that I've had to change doctors 4 times in the last 9 years because of lousy care, this makes me VERY angry. I've seen more dirty clinics and hospitals here in the U.S. - enough that I'm very disappointed in the care I've received via my ***. So this kind of thought process is ridiculous. Health care in the U.S. is in serious decline and we are going to start seeing more and more people go for care in other countries because we simply cannot afford it any more.
U.S. Insurance does not see obesity as a preventative disease unless you are morbidly obese and have comorbidities. I think that's utterly ridiculous. The concept of not WAITING until someone gets sick from their obesity is lost on U.S. healthcare. It drives me crazy.
It makes me so angry that I, at a BMI of almost 35, and super healthy except for my weight - cannot get any help with this surgery, pre-op or post-op, because I am healthy. I have to wait until I am 50 and have blown out knees, diabetes, heart disease, or whatever, before insurance will help. I think that is LUDICROUS.
So Mexico is ahead of the game on this surgery. Oh you can get it here in the US. - as an outpatient for $20K. That's unaffordable, and considering that I'm STILL not covered post-op for any complications, WHY would I have it done in the U.S??? Yes these places tell you that they "guarantee" their surgeries for so long, but that's not the point... if it was bad enough to need hospitalization, then you could rack up some huge bills.
If my experience in Mexico is as good as others, I may just start going there for all of my healthcare. I already pay $500 a month for crappy health insurance that really doesn't cover much. I could probably get better care in Mexico.
Sorry but as a doctor myself - a veterinarian - the way the U.S. healthcare system treats people is appalling. There's a reason we are losing ground in our standing in the world with regards to Healthcare. There is a saying in medicine that goes like this: "A chance to cut is a chance to cure" and it applies to obesity too!!!

Given the fact that I've had to change doctors 4 times in the last 9 years because of lousy care, this makes me VERY angry. I've seen more dirty clinics and hospitals here in the U.S. - enough that I'm very disappointed in the care I've received via my ***. So this kind of thought process is ridiculous. Health care in the U.S. is in serious decline and we are going to start seeing more and more people go for care in other countries because we simply cannot afford it any more.
U.S. Insurance does not see obesity as a preventative disease unless you are morbidly obese and have comorbidities. I think that's utterly ridiculous. The concept of not WAITING until someone gets sick from their obesity is lost on U.S. healthcare. It drives me crazy.
It makes me so angry that I, at a BMI of almost 35, and super healthy except for my weight - cannot get any help with this surgery, pre-op or post-op, because I am healthy. I have to wait until I am 50 and have blown out knees, diabetes, heart disease, or whatever, before insurance will help. I think that is LUDICROUS.
So Mexico is ahead of the game on this surgery. Oh you can get it here in the US. - as an outpatient for $20K. That's unaffordable, and considering that I'm STILL not covered post-op for any complications, WHY would I have it done in the U.S??? Yes these places tell you that they "guarantee" their surgeries for so long, but that's not the point... if it was bad enough to need hospitalization, then you could rack up some huge bills.
If my experience in Mexico is as good as others, I may just start going there for all of my healthcare. I already pay $500 a month for crappy health insurance that really doesn't cover much. I could probably get better care in Mexico.
Sorry but as a doctor myself - a veterinarian - the way the U.S. healthcare system treats people is appalling. There's a reason we are losing ground in our standing in the world with regards to Healthcare. There is a saying in medicine that goes like this: "A chance to cut is a chance to cure" and it applies to obesity too!!!

Given the fact that I've had to change doctors 4 times in the last 9 years because of lousy care, this makes me VERY angry. I've seen more dirty clinics and hospitals here in the U.S. - enough that I'm very disappointed in the care I've received via my ***. So this kind of thought process is ridiculous. Health care in the U.S. is in serious decline and we are going to start seeing more and more people go for care in other countries because we simply cannot afford it any more.
U.S. Insurance does not see obesity as a preventative disease unless you are morbidly obese and have comorbidities. I think that's utterly ridiculous. The concept of not WAITING until someone gets sick from their obesity is lost on U.S. healthcare. It drives me crazy.
It makes me so angry that I, at a BMI of almost 35, and super healthy except for my weight - cannot get any help with this surgery, pre-op or post-op, because I am healthy. I have to wait until I am 50 and have blown out knees, diabetes, heart disease, or whatever, before insurance will help. I think that is LUDICROUS.
So Mexico is ahead of the game on this surgery. Oh you can get it here in the US. - as an outpatient for $20K. That's unaffordable, and considering that I'm STILL not covered post-op for any complications, WHY would I have it done in the U.S??? Yes these places tell you that they "guarantee" their surgeries for so long, but that's not the point... if it was bad enough to need hospitalization, then you could rack up some huge bills.
If my experience in Mexico is as good as others, I may just start going there for all of my healthcare. I already pay $500 a month for crappy health insurance that really doesn't cover much. I could probably get better care in Mexico.
Sorry but as a doctor myself - a veterinarian - the way the U.S. healthcare system treats people is appalling. There's a reason we are losing ground in our standing in the world with regards to Healthcare. There is a saying in medicine that goes like this: "A chance to cut is a chance to cure" and it applies to obesity too!!!

Oh absolutely. Mexican drs have been doing this surgery for about 7 years while it was only approved in the US in 2008. They are more skilled at it. We are all in good hands!!!

Sweet!!!!!! Today is the first day that I've felt truly excited about this!!! I'm focusing on 6 months from now when I go on my family vacation, hopefully approx 30 lbs lighter!

Everyone, I know you all have your own loyalties to whomever, but it really doesn't help any of the rest of us to bash anybody involved. There are two sides to EVERY story, no matter what. Omar had his very own story to tell me today. I won't share it here because it doesn't matter. I really only care that I get good care and a good surgeon. The coordinator isn't cutting my stomach out, no matter how nice she is. Please help us all focus on that publicly, and take negativity to private comments where possible. I know I personally would appreciate that because all it does it make me more anxious and nervous about this decision.

Bet that ex hubby is regretting becoming an ex!!! LOL

he's new to it but you can also follow Dr. K on twitter. I've never even twitted before so it's new for me but I am following him. I think Omar is really gonna expand what Dr. K does... I'm excited!

Everyone, I know you all have your own loyalties to whomever, but it really doesn't help any of the rest of us to bash anybody involved. There are two sides to EVERY story, no matter what. Omar had his very own story to tell me today. I won't share it here because it doesn't matter. I really only care that I get good care and a good surgeon. The coordinator isn't cutting my stomach out, no matter how nice she is. Please help us all focus on that publicly, and take negativity to private comments where possible. I know I personally would appreciate that because all it does it make me more anxious and nervous about this decision.

Just wanted to let those who are interested in Dr. Kelly that I spoke with Omar today and he's pretty awesome!!! And also to try to get more people to join Dr. Kelly's FB page. Omar is hoping to work more with that in the future!!!
http://www.facebook.com/drramoskelly

This is like watching someone else be all excited about their first child when you've had your own first child! I can feel the excitement in this thread! This board is a Godsend for us during this stage, too! It's a safe place to talk about how you're feeling. I'm smiling huge because I see how excited you are.. all of you!!!

Cissy I totally did not think of it that way! Very good point.

I have not heard any if those things about florence. I've heard that its a bit dated, decor wise, and that their equipment isnt the most to date but that its nothing different than you see in the states and that most hospitals have the same/similar equipment. I've seen it is extremely clean and that the nurses are very attentive. Im not sure what the videos provide, as if you have any issues once you get home, they will take their own xrays and tests anyway. I guess they could provide reassurance to the patient. Ive known of ladies that have asked for a.video of their surgery with Dr Kelly, that he has accomodated them. Just my two cents

How was your experience with Dr Kelly himself? His new assistant? Give us the skinny!

Ive had the same problem and I'm not happy. I sent emails to both he and Ana earlier this week and have heard nothing.