VSGJean

HI! I'm so glad that I found this group. My surgery in September 21. I am 41 and I have 1 son who is 6. I'm a stay-at-home mom/wife. I'm sure y'all have watched videos on Youtube, following other peoples journeys. I've started mine. I'm VSGJean. Please check me out. If you have a channel, let me know so I can put a face to your name.

How long was your recovery? Does the dr have a recovery house?

I might meet you. I fly in on the 20th and surgery on the 21th. I'm so excited

I'm sorry that your co-worker said that to you. It's not a "lazy" persons easy way out. I've been skinny and I've been overweight. I've never been this overweight. You will do great with your sleeve!! It's a tool, just like a gym... Some people need more tools

Char, thanks for all that info. My sister uses Tri-care. I'm hoping she will see how well I do with my VSG, that she will want to do it too. I have to go to Mexico, because my insurance won't cover any WLS.

I haven't had my sleeve yet, but I've already started looking into reconstructive surgery and came across this website. It's worth looking into. http://www.arrivacostarica.com

OTR Sleever, Thanks for making those points. I had started to take notice of the complaints. I'm excited about my upcoming surgery in September

I've heard of people going without their passport and got fussed at by the border control. Who wants to be fussed at by an authority figure? Plus when I have to have reconstructive surgery, most likely will have that out of the country too.

No, I had to apply for mine. I went on-line to UPSP and filled out the app on-line, printed it. Went to Rite-aid for my pics. You have to make an appointment at your Post office ( didn't and it took me 2 days). The website will tell you which post office actually does passports. They say it takes 4 to 6 weeks, so get on it.

Sorry, I don't know why my last paragraph shrank. I'm a healthy person, except that I'm fat!! I do well with surgery, so I'm not worried. I was going to go by myself, but my best friend won't let me.. LOL So now she is tagging along :-) I can't wait!!!

I had to pay a deposit. It's to schedule that date for YOU!! Anyone can say "yeah, I what to have my surgery on such and such date", then decide to go to a different doctor in a different town on a different date. I'm going through A Lighter Me, my coordinator is Ronda. She is really good about returning your e-mails and I've talked to her a few times on the phone. I'm a healthy person, except that I'm fat!! I do well with surgery, so I'm not worried. I was going to go by myself, but my best friend won't let me.. LOL So now she is tagging along :-) I can't wait!!!

I'm scheduled for surgery on September 21st in Puerto Vallarta. I've asked several people on Youtube who have had their surgery in Mexico about how they felt about their safety. Not one has said they felt unsafe. Of course you are concerned about it, so am I. I now have no fears about going.

I actually lost weight in college, but my dorm was on the outskirts of campus so I had to walk/run everywhere. Food can be a problem in college. Just try to eat like you are suppose too and I think you will do fine. Find new "comfort" foods that are healthy for you.

Congratulations! I'm 41 and having my sleeve done on September 21 in Puerto Vallarta. I'm SUPER excited about it.

September 21 in Puerto Vallarta with Dr. Lopez. I'm super excited.

There is a big difference in Cosmetic surgery and Plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery can be done by your DENTIST usually injectables (Botox)!! But some GP's will take these weekend courses. PLASTIC surgery is done by a surgeon that trained for at least two years in that field. So PLEASE make sure you are using a PLASTIC surgeon for any reconstructive surgery.

When are planning on having your surgery?

I'm interested in this topic too.

Really? I found using United was much cheaper than AA and Delta

You could go to Cancun?!?! I was only looking at AA and Delta, but I finally looked at United/Continental. Much cheaper and shorter fly time. I will connect in Houston to PV.

My husband is super excited that I'm going to have VSG surgery. I've gain a lot of weight since we got married, mostly because I quit smoking. My husband has lost about 40 pounds after he was diagnosed with diabetes. I want to wear pretty dress and feel comfortable in what I wear, which of course he does too. I haven't noticed any anxiety from him, but I still have about 2 months until my surgery.

I'm going with Dr. Lopez Ortega. I looked on-line, did a lot of research on youtube. I e-mailed several people on there and they were more than happy to answer my questions. I also decided to have my surgery in Puerto Vallarta. I have a friend going with me and I wanted her to be able to enjoy the trip.

I'm going to have my VSG on September 21 by Dr. Lopez in Puerto Vallarta. I figured if I'm going to Mexico, I'm going to the ocean. I am super excited!!!

I'm going to have surgery but I don't know when. I haven't even gotten my passport yet. Just wondering about TJ. Do they do their surgery in a Hospital or in a clinic in a strip mall?