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I am 6 months post op after having my surgery in Tijuana Mexico with A Lighter Me and Dr. Ortiz. I had surgery on Feb 27th, 2015. I weighed 207lbs. I now weigh 138lbs. That is a loss of 69lbs. I can't believe it. I will be honest though, the first couple weeks was ROUGH. I was so weak and so tired. I could not get enough liquids in and I couldn't eat very much at all. I came so close to having to get an i.v. with liquids just to get me hydrated. Then adjusting to eating real food was hard because I would always overeat out of habit and it would make me hurt and sometimes even throw up. I learned to eat slow and what my new portions looked like. I would truly say that after the 2 month mark everything gets much better. You feel back to normal and that was great for me. Now I have people saying I need to quit losing weight. As crazy as that sounds it feels insulting. But I am happy and now I enjoy shopping and wearing nice clothes again. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
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Ahh! Which doctor is best in Tijuana? Your price? (gastric sleeve)
sashamp posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am wanting to get a gastric sleeve done in Tijuana. I am so unsure of what doctor to use because i'm afraid of a bad experience. I would like to find a great doctor with a great price. Let me know about your experience, price, and how your trip went. Did you stay in the hotel the first night or just the last...etc.- 8 replies
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What should I take to Tijuana with me?
sashamp posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
What items do you think I should take to Tijuana with me? I am leaving this Friday and having same day surgery with ALM and Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm afraid i'm going to forget something important. -
February/March 2015 Self Payers in Mexico
sashamp replied to defibvt's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My surgery is Feb. 27th with ALM and Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm very excited and nervous. I've done my research and i'm ready. Now just playing the waiting game. -
Start to Finish- What to expect in Mexico for VSG surgery. (LONG very detailed post!)
sashamp replied to shizwiz's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thank you for posting this. This really helped me feel better about my trip at the end of February. I'm glad you had a good experience. -
Work note and how long were you off?
sashamp posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Was your work happy with your work note and did it give away that you had surgery? How long were you given off work? -
Work note and how long were you off?
sashamp replied to sashamp's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My concern is having surgery in mexico and providing the information that I have to provide showing it was done there. I already want to keep the surgery on the low by only telling the ones I must to be off work but im worried about bringing letters from mexico back and that perception too. -
What excuse to tell your work for medical leave?
sashamp replied to peacheeie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Did any of you have surgery in Mexico? Did they question your note? How long were you off? -
What should I bring to Tijuana?
sashamp replied to shizwiz's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Good luck shiz wiz!!! -
List your Tijuana Doctor and Price. Plus a little bit about your experience.
sashamp replied to sashamp's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Please let me know how your surgery goes!!! I'm really leaning towards using Elias Ortiz for my surgery as well. This has been so hard to make a final decision. -
List your Tijuana Doctor and Price. Plus a little bit about your experience.
sashamp replied to sashamp's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I can't make up my mind on who to use. -
Has anyone had Single Incision Sleeve Gastrecomy?
sashamp replied to OCSlim's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
How much did your surgery cost for the single incision? -
Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
sashamp replied to Kindle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Anyone know for sure if Dr. Elias Ortiz sews over the staples during gastric sleeve surgery? -
Any use Dr. Fernando Garcia? What was your experience? (gastric sleeve)
sashamp posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was looking into Dr. Fernando Garcia, what are your thoughts? Did you have a good experience? Anything negative? -
Any use Dr. Fernando Garcia? What was your experience? (gastric sleeve)
sashamp replied to sashamp's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Please do let me know how it goes!! I wish you luck and a great trip! -
Passport may not arrive time - should I change my surgery date?
sashamp replied to TNRose's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
You should be able to get another copy of your birth certificate from your local health department. -
Juan Francisco Hidalgo out of Puerto Vallarta..good or bad?
sashamp posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Does anyone know anything about Juan Francisco Hildalgo out of Puerto Vallarta?- 1 reply
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