AngelBaby

well there was a big mix up about prices and coordinators but I ended up choosing the one that *I* felt most comfortable with after talking to many people on here and another forum. I guess it's a very personal decision.. I needed a surgeon with an outstanding reputation and a decent price that I could afford. I also wanted to be sure that the surgery would be performed in a hospital and I wasn't keen on the idea of staying in a "recovery house". I'm sure they are wonderful too but it's probably the nurse in me that really wanted a hospital. Also I searched and searched all over the internet and couldn't find anything negative about the coordinator I eventually chose (Trish with Wls-for-betterlife). Basically I read that she always books everything just right, gives great attention to detail, and former patients told me she really took time to be sure they were ok and taken care of while in Mexico. Anyway, like I said I finally realized it's a personal choice and I am pretty sure they are all great surgeons. If you ask around on here it seems most people are partial to their surgeon as I am hoping I will be about mine after I'm done

Skyjack1 how are you doing since surgery? hope you enjoyed laying by the pool and sight seeing How are you feeling?

I'm September 14th!!! I can't wait! any sleeve brothers or sisters out there?

I am scheduled for surgery in September and my primary doctor just moved away so I'm having to get started with a new one anyway... my experience so far is that people are very judgmental when you say you are going to have WLS in Mexico so I am not telling them until AFTER I do it hahaha basically I'm due for routine labs this month anyway and then after I come back from surgery I will make another appt, update them, and see if they want more labs. LOL

omg folks so my doctor (and it seems most all of them) says NO diet coke, no carbonation, and no caffeine.. the doc I talked to recommends at least a year without after surgery. So here I am 5 weeks before surgery trying to quit coffee and diet coke.. can I just say ARRRRRGGGGGH. LOL I think I was displaying some homicidal tendencies yesterday hahaha I felt like I had PMS times 100 hahaha I went and bought a real caffeine-filled diet coke on my lunch break at work because I was afraid to speak for fear of what horrible things I might say to people LOL so instead of cold turkey I decided to decrease by one cup of coffee/ can of diet coke each day til I'm caffeine free. I also had to write a list of all the reasons I'm doing this as encouragement for myself it WILL be worth it...

omg I am SO right there with you!! trying to quit diet coke made me actually CRY this morning!!! LOL! can you believe that?! I'm already mourning the "loss" of my comfort foods.. but at the same time I can't wait to get started on my new healthier lifestyle..

wow!! you look fantastic! My eyes just leaked a little thinking I might be able to fit in a top like that in just a few months!!!! *high five*

I wish someone would give me a million dollars LOL yeah I've always thought Jennifer Hudson had WLS..

hmmmmm I just heard from someone AT Dr. Ponce's office that told me Laurie is not authorized to offer that price and I'm not sure what's going on but it seems like the doctor is upset.. anyway I have not sent her any $$ and really just want to use Trish anyway... will just try to figure out where to get another $1200 before next month LOL

ohhhhhhhh wow! let me know what you find out because I def want to know! if this is NOT for real then I will go with Trish... I'd feel MUCH more comfortable with Trish anyway because I've been talking to her through the decision making process but I couldn't pass up that price... let me know please if you hear anything!! Thanks for the info!

thank you SOOO much everyone for your input!! at this point Laurie has me down for surgery on Sept. 14th with Dr Ponce de Leon and I am SOOOOOOO excited! I am still a teensy bit concerned that everything goes smoothly as far as making sure the hotel is booked etc... but I'll tell ya this, if she is a decent coordinator then I will SO be incredible advertising for her because you can bet I will be telling everyone on all forums all about my experience with her and with Dr. Ponce and with Mexico and with VSG in general!! hahahahaha

I'm either using Dr. Kelly or Dr. Ponce de Leon.. I was originally quoted $5500 by both surgeons.. however I got a phone call this morning from a woman named Laurie who told me that she is currently booking VSG for Dr. Ponce de Leon for only $4600.. includes everything except airfare.. I'm thoroughly confused now and actually started a new topic on here to see if anyone has any info on her LOL if she is for real then I am going to book for September 14th in TJ with Dr. Ponce!

I should be sleeved with Dr Kelly either Sept 14 or 15