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Good Morning. I am at the beginning of my journey. I have contacted "A lighter me" in Tijuana, Mexico. I have a close friend that went there and had a fabulous experience. In fact she was there twice. The reason for my post is just to find out more info. I have heard many different situations. I am just looking to find out the good, bad and ugly. I am in hopes to get my surgery the beginning of October. I was going to go through my insurance but they have a long waiting period, lots of hoops and that is not guaranteed that I can get it. I am looking to see if anyone else is on the same page as I am just starting out! It's always better to have someone to talk to about it. I am not telling anyone (except my husband) about it. I do not want any negative feedback or anyone trying to talk me out of it. I went through this entire process (with the insurance) about 5 years ago. I am even heavier now than I was then. I AM READY to be done! We are going next week to get our passports. I have scheduled an appt to speak to my doctor about the different surgeries. I am thinking the "Sleeve" is best for me........any info is very much appreciated! Have a great day!

Hi BarnGirl!!! OMG I am so excited for you! that is awesome! I wish mine was sooner. My husband refused to go without a passport. So now we have to wait 4-6 weeks for that alone! Then we are going down the end of september. Trust me, if I had an opportunity to go on labor day weekend I totally would have done it!! I live in Northern California! I can't wait to hear more about it!!!! I am going to the same place! YAAAAAAAAA for you!!!!

best of luck to you! You are doing the right thing. I am 5'1" and I weight 243. I have been reducing my carb intake for the last week and lost 5 lbs. I am on a mission to find different types of Protein shakes. so far I do not like the powders. I like muscle milk light chocolate. that is doable. I am scheduled for 9/27. As soon as I drop some weight my plan is to get into a excersize plan. right now I am just too heavy and I get tired too quickly. Plus my son is busy 4 nights a week from 4-8 (of course I have to stay with him) and saturdays due to his sports..........I just ordered "unjury" protein samples. I hope they are good. I suggest going to Vitamin shoppe and trying protein powders ...but don't stock up. I hear after surgery you taste buds 'can' change. one gal I saw on youtube stocked up seriously like she was preparing for a tornado........she said after her surgery her buds changed and she hated the stuff she had bought. so for me, i am trying what I like now. but I won't buy until after the surgery! try carb reduction and see how it works for you.............the sooner you get into a routine (which is what i am attempting) the better off you will be after surgery! it won't be suck a shock! best of luck to you!!!!

yeah.... so excited for you. Also check out facebook....they have a closed group called "bariatric newbees" and "sassy sleevers".........lots of cool people lots of great info..........best of luck to you on your journey! I am going 9/27 to mexico!

ALIGHTERME.COM it's in mexico. $4600. I am doing it in Sept!

I am also a self pay and am going to Mexico. I would most likely be authorized through my insurance,but it would still cost around $3000 plus all the dr visits copays etc....so it is going to be $4600 to go to mexico and skip all the hoops. I was scheduled for surgery 6 years ago and opted out. I went through the entire process was accepted and had a date. I declined as my kids were to young and it just wasn't the right timing. I am going through ALIGHTERME.COM. very nice people. I spoke with Sonya.she's super nice. she said that they have two finance companies they use. Check out their website and see who they finance through. just a thought.. best of luck to you!

you are doing what is best....only you can control it now..........don't beat yourself over the past.. pick up and move forward.. tomorrow is a new day.... look at it as YOU being in control now.........that is how I am going to look at it when I get mine done.... I only have myself to blame if I don't stick to it...........you CAN do it......... I feel your pain. I have never been this heavy (245) either. Not during either of my pregnancies.... so instead I am choosing to do the surgery and making myself accountable for it after it's done...........don't be mad at yourself... find the positive and make the change..............here to help you! have a great day!

I am also afraid of that. If I schedule my surgery when I plan to, I will probably be on my cycle to. I was on my cycle for a foot surgery too, and it was all ok............don't reschedule. it isn't like they haven't seen blood before! don't stress!

you look fantastic! how do you feel?? keep up the great work! you CAN do it!!

Good Morning: I have finally "decided" to do the surgery. I went through the entire process got approved and had a surgery date. My husband REALLY didn't want me to do it. so after all that drama, I backed out. I am now ready again and heavier than I was previously. We are going to apply for our passports next thursday. I have already contacted 'A LIGHTER ME' and that is where I have decided to do. I do not want to go through this entire process again. My insurance will cost $3000 so why not bypass all the drama and pay $4600 and be done with it! I am still at the beginning stage. I have to wait until my son is out of school on break. I am hoping to leave on Sept 26. I have been reading a lot and asking a lot of questions. my husband wants me to talk to my doctor first, so I have that appt scheduled. I love this site. People are extremely supportive and informative. Best of luck to you! I wish you well!

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I want to know what REALLY to expect after the surgery. Some people have said that they are a little sore, but I want to hear yes, i will have trouble drinking or yes, you can't have mayo anymore or something like that... when I do this, I will have a 8-9 hour drive home... I am just curious what exactly I am to expect. Does that make sense? I don't want someone to sugar coat it for me, give it to me straight..

yaaa!! looking forward to hearing your progress!