cassie_vsg

So I have spent the past few months researching this surgery and several different doctors. I can honestly say that this website and all of the AMAZING people on this particular thread have helped me with this decision. That being said... I have paid my deposit!!! I am going to the amazing OCC!! The deposit is nonrefundable so it looks like I’m going through with it! The reality of it hasn’t really hit yet. This is literally life changing. But to be honest I’m terrified. I’m not scared of the surgery. That doesn’t bother me at all. It’s life after the surgery that scares me. How do I do “thin” or smaller in general? I’ve always been the thick or big girl. I know how to act and how to expect others to act when I'm big. So after this surgery when I lose a bunch of this excess baggage how do I adjust? Is anyone else scared of who you’ll become after surgery?

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I'm going through the same feelings right now. My surgery isn't until February but just thinking about after has me freaking out. As excited as I am to FINALLY be able to lose this weight and start my new life, I'm equally as terrified. I talked to a friend of mine and he said the same thing as every one else has said. Just take it one day at a time. I will say I am so thankful I found this site. Being to get on here and read about everyone else's struggles and successes makes this whole journey so much easier. I know I'm not alone out there and I know that only good things are coming after this surgery. Good luck with your surgery!!

Ok, I have paid my deposit!!! I am doing self-pay so my surgery isn’t until February. The deposit is nonrefundable so it looks like I’m going through with it! The reality of it hasn’t really hit yet. This is literally life changing. But to be honest I’m terrified. I’m not scared of the surgery. That doesn’t bother me at all. It’s life after the surgery that scares me. How do I do “thin” or smaller in general? I’ve always been the thick or big girl. I know how to act and how to expect others to act. So after this surgery when I lose a bunch of this excess baggage how do I adjust? Is anyone else scared of who you’ll become after surgery?

Hi Everyone- I am going to Mexico for my surgery but I need to have a portion of it financed since I am self pay. Has anyone had issues with getting approved and where did you go to get the financing? I don't have horrible credit by any means but I've already been turned down by one company. I'm trying not to get discouraged though. Thanks for the help!!

I'm going to Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. He is with the OCC. He has tons of videos on YouTube and was featured in Newsweek.

I'm going to Dr. Ortiz in January. I've spent the past month researching doctors and countries. I feel very comfortable and confident in my choice. Dr. Ortiz has an incredible reputation from all the research I've done. Good luck!!!