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Wow this place sounds awful!

I am planning to go on a Thursday and have surgery the same day. I will stay in the hospital Thursday and Friday night then hotel Saturday night and fly home Sunday afternoon. I want to get home ASAP. My kids are older so I don't think they will be a issue.

I think she is talking about how to pronounce Dr Illan's name

Oh I know that's one reason we decided March 7th, hopefully we can move it up but we wanted be sure we had our refunds in time. Can't wait to hear all about your experience!

When Is your date? Me and my buddy have decided to go march 7th. I couldn't be happier with my choice.

Lol that's what I was thinking.

Wtg! You are so beautiful! ( before and after!)

WOW! Congrats and WTG!!!

When is your Surgery? I am looking to book mine soon and trying to find someone to buddy up with who is also going alone. The thought of going alone scares me HAHA

I contacted Omar about Dr Illan and must admit I am impressed. Omar even says that he is having the surgery done by Dr Illan. The only thing that worries me is he has only done 500 Surgeries on his own. He has however been working along side some of the best surgeons in Tijuana for the last 5 years. I still have many questions and really have not decided on a surgeon. I have 4 narrowed down. I am trying to find ones that can do the surgery the same day I fly in. I really don’t want to be gone more than I have too. I was going to do it here with a local surgeon 3/28 but it looks like my husband might be changing jobs in the next few weeks and I don’t want to have to wait any longer!

Thanks for sharing. Can you tell me how many days you have to stay and how much was your surgery? I'm really looking for someone who can do the surgery the same day I fly in. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I watched that documentary! It was very interesting. I even went out and bought a juicer and used it a good 3 days smh lol!! I agree tho I think juicing has some great benefits . I just couldn't do it as long has they did. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm 5"4 and my goal is 145. However I would be happy at 165-170 lol Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congrats!! 40lbs in a month is great! I'm sure your body is just trying to catch up. I wouldn't worry about it right now. Just keep doing what you are doing. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congrats!!!! Good luck! Keep us updated! You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm dealing with the same thing. My Dr says I have to be smoke free for 60 days and he will test me and refuse surgery! It's so hard. He also said I shouldn't start back. When I was in his office he had a young lady that started back smoking 2 years post op in the hospital. She had been there a couple of weeks. He swears it was because she started back smoking. (I don't know but that's enough to scare me lol not to start back) Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yay!!! Thank you so much Susan!! I now see it!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Stepping in just to ask how can I unsubscribe from notifications from this post? I just replied 2 times when she first made this post now I'm getting notifications when someone post!! Please help! I refuse to allow anyone to bring my JOY down this Holiday season! All I can say is the devil is alive....don't give him the time or day ladies!! Just leave it alone and have a very Merry Christmas! Sent from my iPhone using VST

(((Hugs)) so sorry! That's awful. You and your daughter will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know it's hard not to stress but for now just enjoy this holiday season with your family and then the first of the year start your job search. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Currently scheduled for March 28th if insurance approves! If not I am going to go the self-pay route and try to go to MX around that time. Either way I am getting sleeved one way or another in March dangit LOL.

This is one thing I have been worrying about also. My issue is Tylenol don't help me! The only thing that helps me is Ibuprofen! Hopefully if i lose weight my periods will not be so painful. (we can hope)

As Courteny said it could just be water retention or your monthly. Just keep doing what you are doing and try not to stress. I always gain weight around that time. (I haven't had surgery yet though)

You look great!! CONGRATS!!!

I have the same insurance and have to have a 6 month supervised diet you can read more https://www.bcbsal.o...s/final/053.pdf 3. Documentation must be present of participation in medically supervised weight loss program. For purposes of coverage, we (BCBS) recognize medical supervision of the diet and activity program by practicing MD's who are not bariatric surgeons, such as family practitioners, internists, and other primary care specialties (medically supervised weight loss or activity programs generally are not a covered benefit). Documentation provided by these health care providers will be recognized in the review process. At least one attempt must occur during the one year prior to request for surgery or date of surgery. Documentation must support participation in the program for six consecutive months. The following criteria must be met for this participation:  Documentation of participation in a physician supervised program of nutrition and increased physical activity (including dietitian consultation, low calorie diet, increased physical activity and behavioral modification). Documentation of program participation must appear in the medical record no less than monthly for a period of 6 consecutive months by the attending physician. Documentation should include comments by the physician regarding patient progress or lack of progress. A letter does not meet this requirement. There must be medical records to document medically supervised weight loss attempts; OR Medical record documentation of a 6 consecutive month, nutrition-led weight loss program (Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, Jenny Craig, EatRight, etc.) with a minimum of 3 physician visits during that 6 month period documenting medical supervision, Not acceptable are self-directed programs such as joining a gym, Atkins’