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You know Susan, when you make a post saying you want to bring down a surgeon because of his coordinator while asserting your right to do so because the surgeon (supposedly) knowingly condones what is (allegedly) going on - but that you never actually spoke to the surgeon - you can expect people to react and ask questions. This seems like a pretty vicious goal when you are going by hearsay and attributing things to Dr. Illan that seem to come out of your own guesses and certainly not his mouth.. Now you are attacking everyone for asking for clarification or giving their own experiences. I am not an Omar apologist. I have no problems asking tough questions and I can tell you that Omar has certainly NOT asked me to come over here and sing his praises as you say here: "As I stated in my original post, I fully expected Omar's fan club to stand up for him and respond in full force to this thread. I wouldn't expect anything less from Omar to have his followers respond to this, and I am sure he has contacted Alex demanding removal of this thread. However, I posted this with his approval." I want to add that people asking questions and asking for clarification is not necessarily dismissing your allegations but why should I, or anyone, just take them at face value 'because you said said so'. The stories could be true or untrue (or a mixture of both). Certainly you can agree that people have the right to ask questions and agree or disagree with your analysis

Actually, to be fair, it was you Susan, who brough up Whitney being a new person first. She just responded to your comment about her being new. If you will notice I said IF - which means I wasn't assuming anything. If I am going to assume something, I put assuming as I did in my first post. Thanks. You really didn't put many details in the original post so how are we supposed to know anything hence the IF.

If these were consensual relationships then it is certainly unprofessional by American standards but not necessarily criminal nor predatory.

Assuming your allegations are true of which I have no evidence, how do you know Dr. Illan knows anything about it or what his motivations are if you have never spoken with him? You made another post of Dr. Aceves where you advised people to not go to Mexico at all. You, yourself, have stated that you used to work as a coordinator. Do you have any business dealings in the bariatric world now? Do you work for any company that makes money off of this population - be it an online support group, sales, or the like? Why did you stop being a coordinator? Was it only because of your as stated botched surgery or were there other reasons - perhaps personality conflicts or the like? Is there any possible professional conflict of interest going on? I am only asking these questions - not to accuse you of anything - but to ascertain your own credentials/motives since you have stated it is your goal to bring someone down and a decent surgeon with him based upon allegations when you have not actually spoken to the doctor in question.

*Throws rocks at Linda* Boo! Hiss! It should have been me! J/K Congratulations to both Linda and Bariatricpal!!

You guys should make new posts so people can see them and address your individual issues.

Hi, Sorry to hear you are so frustrated. Just so you know, there is an entire forum that is new and dedicated to stall discussion. You might find good information and support to help you. Here is where it is located: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Ha, clean your house! Can I borrow your friends?

I am confused. Which doctors and which company are you talking about?

There is a Mexico forum that you might find helpful to ask about Dr. Almanza. I have seen his patients on there.

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

Just letting everyone know there is a new forum for stall talk and support! It is called, "Don't sweat the Stall stuff." You can find it here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

I agree with you. I think this forum will be a useful tool for people in stalls. If (when? yikes) I hit a stall after I get sleeved, I will be looking for information here.

blues - you will be on insulin pump after your surgery? Maybe take a robe with pockets with you.

@@JawaGal42 Jawa just ask someone nearby to help you - usually young guys will willingly help. If not, the flight attendant will help. Don't forget, everyone, to figure in cost of gas to get to and from the airport, the parking fees for the week you will be gone, and the time it takes to drive back and forth. These add up and often it is more economical to take a flight closer to home that is a bit more expensive than to drive hours, and pay for gas and parking.

I know exactly how you feel. I feel like I am about to go on, yet another, big diet and man those are so hard, you know? Not thrilled. A part of me also thinks I can just lose the weight on my own still and get rid of diabetes that way. It is a big risk to try it that way though, and I know it. Therefore I am going to go through with the surgery. Oddly, the last day or two I have been sad over losing part of my stomach. I was born with it! It has been such a part of my life (too much really). I can't go back and undo it. It is a bit scary. So, while I am not excited and a bit apprehensive, I know getting this surgery is best for me because it will give me the best chance at keeping diabetic complications at bay and the best chance for good health for the long term.

Aww I am so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. It will get better. I am confident that your new surgery will work out just fine and you will be ok. Just hang in there - the wounds will heal and it will get better.It will all go to normal and the ordeal will become a distant memory as you continue living your life without the weight. We are here for you.

I don't know about stalls not having been sleeved yet. However, just so you know, there is an entire new forum for stall questions. You might find some good information and help specific to your needs. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/

I don't know about stalls not having been sleeved yet. However, just so you know, there is an entire new forum for stall questions. You might find some good information and help specific to your needs. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1102-dont-sweat-the-stall-stuff-new/