GopherCup

Yes, my plan is to get in and get out. I don't feel a strong desire to do the touristy things. I'd rather save that for a family vacation when I've lost some weight and can do some of the really fun things. Like put on a bathing suit!

I am planning to go to Mexico and making sure I have everything in order money wise. I know I have to pay for surgery, the deposit, plane tickets, possibly a hotel one night before and one after in San Diego, food for companion while traveling, and of course some extra money just in case. Since I'll be on a pre op and post op diet I figure I can bring pretty much anything I need with me to mix into water to drink. Is there anything else you had to pay for while in Mexico? Is there something I'm not thinking of? Thanks!

Hello everyone! I'm planning gastric bypass surgery for mid-May 2023. My insurance doesn't cover it so I've been looking at Mexico. Which of course is causing my family to freak out, because "scary Mexico"! I think I have decided on Oasis of Hope. I like that you stay in the hospital the whole time instead of a hotel and my husband can stay right there with me. I'm terrified I won't be able to stick to the diet afterward and I'll lose weight and then gain it all back. I've done so many diets and every year I'm just a little bit bigger. So tired of being tired and uncomfortable. I saw a post of NSV's and about cried when one person said they fit a regular size towel around themself! I can't even remember the last time I could do that! Or fitting behind the steering wheel without it occasionally rubbing on my belly. Anyways, I thought I'd break the ice and post here. Remind myself that many many people do this and it isn't cheating and I'm not alone!

I have a nice pair of compression workout pants from torrid that are great. They are snug to get on but great for holding everything while moving/jumping around. Enell also has great sports bras for "well-endowed" persons. They are really the only one I've found that can hold the girls while bouncing around. A little pricey but so worth it.