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is on the bed and right now I am just throwing stuff in it. No organizing at all right now!!! I still have 19 days:21hours:24mins:09seconds before we leave, so there is definitely time. I have only put two loose fitting dresses and a few toiletries in there for now!!! Just super excited to say that it is finally May and that these days are going to go by so fast, I hope... I am actually shocked that I am just now pulling out the suitcase. I am usually packed and ready to go a month in advanced when it comes to travelling... :wub: anyway, I'm babbling!!! thanks for letting me babble!!

nope definitely not just you. I have to go to the store to pick up some things... but I am going to wait for that because I know if I go now, I will make a few trips there between now and then and I dont want to go crazy... I am packing light...and since my mother and I are only taking ONE bag, I have to save room for her

Welcome to the forum!!! And congrats on making the decision to take back control of your life!!!

Good luck!!!!

I havent told too many people about me going to Mexico, but the ones who know also have things to say... I really dont care. I went to Mexico to have my tubal ligation reversed in 2006 and never regretted it and this will be the case for this surgery as well. I can't help you choose your doctor because my doctor is Dr. Garcia. But you seem like you are doing your research. I am sure some of each doctors patients will chime in and help you along the way. Good luck!!!

I am with you, I have to wait until the 22nd but we leave on the 21st!!! It will go fast. Who is your doctor?

It's finally May!!!! Omg I hope the rest of the month goes by fast!!!!! Good luck to those that are going today and the coming days!!!! Please keep up posted!!!

You are going to do great!!!! Relax (I know that's hard)!!!! My prayers are with you!!!

Dr. Garcia!!!

Such a man. I think you are better than me, I would have definitely flip a lid and everything else in that house. Because you shouldnt make promises you don't plan on keeping. try to keep your cool and remind him that he said that he was going to do something...and looking around, it doesnt seem like he has lived up to his end of the bargain. Usually when my S.O says he is going to do something and he doesn't, I will start to do it and he just hates that.... or feels really bad that he didnt do it... maybe give that a try.... Men are such dorks and jerks and a few other names that I can think of

Great review.. thanks for posting!

that is totally hilarious!!! But it does you justice!!!

started a vlog!!! I said I wouldnt but I figured I needed a little therapy and since I didnt want to pay anyone to get it...I figure talking to myself would be wonderful!!! Here is my link http://www.youtube.com/user/ldeannepps?ob=0 I think that should work, if it doesnt let me know!!

Is it really that bad? I say a YouTube video and it's looks funky and when she pulled it out I almost died...

Thanks for all your input!!! I hope it's not too bad like most say. But I know my doctor does it for sure!!!

May 21, Tijuana, Dr. Garcia

Congrats!!! Take it easy and enjoy the loser's bench!!!!

I talked to alma yesterday because the paperwork just stated to start the diet 7-14 days before surgery. I know that I am a long 29 days out from surgery but I was trying to mentally prepare myself for this pre-op diet. Well according to her, I only have to do a 7 day pre-op diet because my BMI is under 40. I just missed the mark because my bmi is 39.3, but hey, thats not 40 and now I don't have to start on the 8th of May!!!!! So excited...

I was told my dr Garcia uses between a 32-36

Well hopefully everything will work out for you!!!

who is your coordinator with Dr. Garcia? Ask her if they can make some arrangements so that you can catch that flight. Also check with whoever you booked the flight with to see if you can make changes since it hasnt been long since you booked the flight... its worth a try!

Does anyone know how the border is on a Saturday???

I would definitely try to find a pcp closer to home or that knows a little bit about the procedure. I would also see if there is Bariatric surgeon that will be willing to check things out of there is a suspected problem. My pcp knows about the surgery and since I have Kaiser there are specialist there as well that are well versed on the procedure, however, my primary has already told me that if i get the surgery after Kaiser has already denied me (and they denied me twice) than any complications that may arise will not be covered. OK... thats fine...but who says they have to know I have it . I also have another dr within the same group that is not as strict on guidelines and is willing to take me on as a patient. I will just have to change over to him before going back into Kaiser for my follow up blood work I hope that you are able to find a pcp that is closer!

Our return flight leaves at 1040 am. My coordinator told me not to book anything before 10 am. I am sure they will get you back across the border in time for your flight!

Congrats and being approved!!!! I used to work for Aetna before I started at the federal government and I am surprised that didnt give you any hassle!! That is great!