rickyswife

If you don't mind waiting just another 14 or 15 days or so , I will get back to you with a NEW reply, I am going to TJ surgery on May 6th, with Dr. Cabrera...... I would be willing to share the entire truth with you.

I am May 6th and self pay as well, I in conjunction with my cardiologist decided upon DR. Cabrera.... ever so grateful that my stateside doctor was "on board" and willing to help with the decision.... I have a hiatal l hernia so that was an extra 1000.00 but so thankful that PCP to care and found it before hand..... if everything I keep reading is so, then it seems you should be able to do the things you wish.... I too am traveling from Florida.... outside of JAX.

YAY for you, and please keep us posted, I am May 6th.... and am following those of you who go before me like a second shadow!

So glad Iggy mentioned them going down.... I was wondering but I have not read all of the MASSIVE amount of instructions and support paperwork that I was given.

If you really have no medical support, ask the question again but put in your height and weight now as well as your goal and see if someone with a similar size can tell you what they do. I love this site someone is always using their THINKER.

WOW , I never ever ever EVER considered my feet would shrink, never crossed my mind.... OOPS!, shoes are the one thing I STILL have been buying "because I will still be able to wear them after I loose weight".... SHHHHHHHHH, don't tell my husband this info.... on to earrings or are my ears going to shrivel up like dried prunes too?

I may or may not help here..... since I have no idea what YOU are supposed to be gong for post surgery.... but I do know that I am on my pre op diet and that my protein goals now are btw 90 - 120, looking into my paperwork for post surfery my goal is to shoot for 40-60 the first week and then gradually up my protein counts from there..... I am also self pay, going to TJ.

Well you are almost there! I am right behind you, today is day 8 of my pre op, I am on a 24 day pro op plan..... three weeks shakes & lean and greens, followed by 3 days clears only..... I too am going to Mexico..... my biggest fear at the moment is that I will not be able to buckle the seat belt on the airplane. YOu've got this.... although grille cheese does sound yummy......

I am so in on ALL of this....... only two days ago I was int the car whimpering again to my GORGEOUS husband of 17 years that it is just SO HARD, he told me once again for the 56583930202 time, that I am the one with the problem with my body, NOT HIM..... like all of you beautiful women above.... he told me in no uncertain terms that "I am ALL he needs, ALL he wants and that HE MUST have me, no matter what form I come in, he LOVES ME. I have had all of the feelings above, over the years I have often tried on outfit after outfit as we were preparing to go out, only to land in tears BECAUSE.... I just knew everyone in the room was staring and that really huge fat chick with the gorgeous man and feeling sorry for him & wondering why he stays or how he even got there in the first place since I was obese when we married. Our insurance does not and will not cover WLS (after 4 carriers over 6 years no go) In January I had the ULTIMATE MELTDOWN and took to the bed with angry rampages at times.... went on like this for a couple of weeks, I was barely functioning, my family was at a loss. Then one day when I was jealously (also happily.. yes I could be both) looking at others weight loss before and after photos via google..... when I came to on and the woman wrote her story about going to Mexico self pay and how affordable and SAFE it can be... I HAD NO CLUE, I MEAN NO CLUE that this could be done, where had I been , why did I not know this...... I ran to the garage where my husband was and asked him if I could have the money (a huge deal since he lost his job and his retirement 2 years ago... and took an entry level job followed by my job loss and I am still looking....) so we are broke and pulling from minimal savings.... HE SAID YES (with conditions.... he was scared and still is very nervous) I contacted several doctors in MExico, decided upon one... proceeded to PCP.... who AGREED with the plan (Hubby's condition #1 met) on to BRAND NEW cardiologist who AGREED, set up my tests to make sure I would be able (Hubby's condition #2 met) Nuclear Stress test passed (#3 met) electrocardiogram clear (34 met) To go above and beyond my cardiologist went over WHAT the surgeon in Mexico should be like... and then WENT above and beyond and had his PA make some contact..... CARDIOLOGIST came back with a DEFINITE YES on my choice...... (husband happy and grateful for the help ) I am on my pre op diet now, and have surgery on May 6th, my 20 year old son is going with me to Mexico (so that my husband can take me on a real vacation in June) Husband told me yesterday he is still very concerned about me going, and even wishes I would not go, but he knows I want to be HEALTHY, but he told me that if I change my mind it is okay with him (NOT A CHANCE)... We are born again followers of Jesus Christ and I am so grateful for everything that has happened, God knew what I needed even when I did not (a husband to love me no matter what)... time off to do this (positive spin on job loss), money to do this (may wipe us clean but so worth investing in our future) and foremost... I see now tht going to Mexico has been all over the internet for years, God truly blinded this information to me until my heart and mind were truly ready for this journey, as well as my husbands mind. Ladies we should all be so thankful for our loving husbands... I wish I could meet each and everyone of you and your husbands.... nothing like a good marriage! Sorry so long, but this thread really got to me.

My surgery date is May 6th.... I am self pay going to Mexico.... I am currently on a high protein low carb low cal..... 2 shakes and a lean & green diet...... so far I am doing great.... but I still have a ways to go.... making some radish chips as I speak.... YUMMY!

NOt a vegetarian either, but we have the same surgery date..... just thought I would say hello, and YAY for us & you too makemyownluck!!

Oh yes I am already trying to see if there is a cardiology option at a lower cost too, thanks for all the great advice everyone.

Well I just filled out the initial medical forms... and since I had a heart attack a little over 3 years ago they are asking for a letter of approval from my cardiologist. Well due to job loss first my husband than me.... we became self pay patients and my PCP took over the care, including the tests, bloodwork, meds, and anything else I need.... I am so scared that now I will not be able to do this. Anyone else ever have this issue..... worried that if I get a new cardiologist that they will not approve. So upset.

I no longer feel that this is true.... my PCP runs the exact same tests that the cardiologist was running including ultrasounds..... and the price differences are unbelievable.... I might feel this way if I had had any angina, BP episodes or abnormal blood-work ... but I have not waiting to see what they say.....

FlmaI am worried about the money, not only am I self pay for the surgery all of my doctors appointments here are all self pay.... my PCP has been a dream on making sure I have the best care at an affordable rate when we suffered loss of insurance due to 2 job losses in a row..... I can't even wrap my mind ard how much I think a cardiologist and tests will be out of pocket.... thank you for the reply, and i am trying to remain calm.... but failing.