Shape_Shifter

i just joined in and i didn't see the post before it was deleted. however, i tried contacting omar last week but the website kept telling me i was missing information (even though i thoroughly checked). Finally, after the 2nd day of trying i called. Omar answered directly immediately, answered my brief questions and emailed me a full package.
Any business can have a problem deciding when to say no to keep their clients happy. Hopefully it doesn't come at Omar's expense.
i agree with the poster that said if you are brigning extra people they need to know not to ask or take advantage of a situation. i hear alot of excellent things about Omar and hopefully he will learn to say know or to just give the "guests" directions and a pat on the back for them to enjoy themselves so he can focus on the patient. They CERTAINLY wouldn't get that kind of nice service in the states, nor would they expect to! We cant even get a housecall in an emergency let alone someone to take our entourage shopping, gambiling, etc.
Here's hoping Omar finds his balance. I will be sure that my support doesn't abuse him either. lol
Maybe treat such a nice man to dinner and a beer would be a great idea.

i just joined in and i didn't see the post before it was deleted. however, i tried contacting omar last week but the website kept telling me i was missing information (even though i thoroughly checked). Finally, after the 2nd day of trying i called. Omar answered directly immediately, answered my brief questions and emailed me a full package.
Any business can have a problem deciding when to say no to keep their clients happy. Hopefully it doesn't come at Omar's expense.
i agree with the poster that said if you are brigning extra people they need to know not to ask or take advantage of a situation. i hear alot of excellent things about Omar and hopefully he will learn to say know or to just give the "guests" directions and a pat on the back for them to enjoy themselves so he can focus on the patient. They CERTAINLY wouldn't get that kind of nice service in the states, nor would they expect to! We cant even get a housecall in an emergency let alone someone to take our entourage shopping, gambiling, etc.
Here's hoping Omar finds his balance. I will be sure that my support doesn't abuse him either. lol
Maybe treat such a nice man to dinner and a beer would be a great idea.

I dont even know how I came across your post but I totallllly laughed outloud, at work in the office, at a cemetery. LMAO!!!! What you said is hilarious!!! and so true.

First, i see you are a military spouse. Thank you BOTH for serving. My daughter is in the Army but is getting a medical discharge due to injury (stateside).
yes i do sweat. not to the point that my back is saturated or anything but usually my scalp soaks my hair (very thick and long hair) and anywhere there are rolls, alot more places than before. lol
i am going to Mexico, self pay, once i choose a doctor. i was trying to labor day timeframe so i could take one less day off of work but i'm getting so fed-up, and i have no serious waiting restrictions except for passport, that i'm thinking about just bitting the bullet (once I make up my mind about a doctor).
You daughter may like swimming. my son is extremely pale (Irish skin lol) so he didn't like heat much. he ended up loving snowboarding and swimming. don't have to worry about needing to sweat in summer heat for those. swimming is nice, especially in the summer, because it obviously keeps you cooler and there are usually summer swimming programs (at least here).

I am low bmi (just under 35) and just starting this search. physical & seminar scheduled for next week. Family history of diabetes and high blood pressure (not here yet). Considering Mexico since going self-pay but that thought is scaring the hell out of me.
1. I hear alot of good things about doctors in Mexico -- but would like to hear who you didn't like and why?
2. Considering combining with a vacation - but how long before I can go back to work? I can't take off more than 2 weeks. I'm a secretary, so non-strenuous. How long did it take you to go back to work and did you have any problems?
3. I am a "high pre-diabetic", anything I can do to ensure I go up 10 points for the test? If so I could be approved for a local surgeon and insurance coverage. Someone suggested low-carb for several days before the test....thoughts?
4. Anybody that had complications with Mexico surgery - does US insurance ever cover complications (specifically Blue Cross/Blue Shield Carefirst/Maryland)?
5. Did anybody go to Mexico alone? My husband wouldn't be much of a support there so I'm serously considering leaving him home.
6. Does anybody have a picture of the scars left? I'm hoping what I'm envisioning is not as bad as reality.
I know I have alot of questions but very anxious to get things going. Still sorting through the forum but working two jobs doesn't leave alot of free time. I get on here and research when I can.

Dont have a date yet. My insurance covers 35 BMI (i'm 34) with co-morbidities (unsure, think i'm still pre-diabetic). Chances are I will be refused. Im going to do this one way or another. If insurance fails I'm heading south of the border.
When is yours?

Thank you CJ. It's amazing how upset just typing that made me. God I hope I can do this and it works.

Thank you everyone. so if im understanding the sleeve controls the desire to overeat but the Protein is needed for health. so, down the road, I will be able to eat chicken, steak, with the occassional grapes/watermellon, etc. I will just want ALOT less. (cheaper to go out to dinner at Outback--leftovers for a week? lol).
My biggest problem will probably be sodas. I've been addicted to diet coke for 30 years. off and on with the caffinated soda. Water makes me physically ill. I've been told its proably because my body is so toxic from the diet coke. Just the thought of weaning myself off makes me ill because I know whats coming...