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Question MX Seevers: How Much dop We Tip Drivers?
gretchen_e posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I everyone, I'm having my sleeve on Thursday with Dr. F. Garcia. I want to make sure I tip the driver and others appropriately. It's been awhile since I travelled to MX, so want to see what others tipped, on average? Thanks! I'm getting sooo excited!!!! -
Anyone having surgery with Dr. Garcia in TJ last week of October?
gretchen_e posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi y'all! I'm trying to get my ducks in a row for surgery in TJ with Dr. Garcia, and am hoping to have it done either October 25th or 26th. I need to confirm dates with Alma, but it looks like that is the best window of time to take a few weeks off work. The hubby said he would go when I first decided to have surgery, but is now being a bit of an a**hat and so it looks like I'll be going solo. Would sure like to meet some sleeve buddies to share this journey with me! :-) -
Coffee during pre-op diet?
gretchen_e replied to tampa's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I weaned myself off regular coffee and am now doing decaf so I won't have a rebound headache when I can't have it anymore. I find that I actually feel better throughout the day when I don't have caffeine in the morning...shocker!! -
October Sleevers - Who else
gretchen_e replied to clefofcividale's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm scheduled for the 24th with Dr Fernando Garcia in TJ. Starting to get really nervous!!! -
What was /is your motivation for having surgery!
gretchen_e replied to Juciilyps:)'s topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
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Anyone having surgery with Dr. Garcia in TJ last week of October?
gretchen_e replied to gretchen_e's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I changed my date to Oct 24th with Dr Garcia -
What was /is your motivation for having surgery!
gretchen_e replied to Juciilyps:)'s topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I've been obese since I had my youngest kid 23 yrs ago. I have always carried my weight well and others tell me I exude confidence, but inside I have all the body shame and critical self talk. I'm so sick of the constant struggle with food and the shame cycle when I indulge. I've done a lot of work on this in therapy and processed the pros cons of surgery. On top of the mental stuff, There's the physical. I'm tired of my back, knees and feet hurting. I have high cholesterol and all the women on my family have developed diabetes by age 50. I can't do the active things I enjoy as easily when lugging around 75-80 extra lbs. I've developed a bit of a waddle. I can't wait to wear cute clothes and have curves vs rolls and lumps. The list goes on... -
Month half out w left shoulder pain
gretchen_e replied to Craving2BaHealthyMommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It could also be your gallbladder, which sometimes causes pain under shoulder blade and up the neck. You need to get it checked out, for sure. -
Goals; What are you looking forward to MOST?
gretchen_e replied to unbesleevable1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Boots and short skirts!