NJnewgirl12

Hello all my VSG'ers... In 2012 Im going to have Vsg in Mexico as i am a self payer and is doing this with my tax return money. Im 28 married and have 3 beautiful children.. I weigh 340 lbs and have a BMI of 54.9. Sine the age of 8 i've struggled with my weight. I would lose weight and put it right back on. In 2000 i looked into gastric bypass but was denied approval..:crying: So just recently i discovered MEXICO :w00t: and how different the self pay prices were to America's and now a window has opened for me and im going to climb through it. My mother lives with my husband and i... and just recently my brother as well... I told them both on seperate occasions about my choice.. and boy, oh boy why did i do that ! Now mind you they are both overweight and morbidly obese just as myself.. one by 50 lbs and the other by 200 + lbs... I was told all i have to do is get active and watch what i eat and the weight will come off.. True , and i've done that ..but the weight just comes back no matter what i do.. and i don't want to diet for the rest of mylife or take fat burning supplements everyday..I want a chance at a NORMAL life. Then i ask so why are you still 200+lbs over weight if that's all you have to do? Answer: Because i stopped taking my Hydroxy cut and fell on hard times... lol That's my point, that's not normal. You just don't stop taking hydoxy cut and gain 200 lbs back.. I then explain that we must have a fat gene because no matter how much we lose our body want's to hold on to that fat.. and i want to change all of that and VSG will help me.. Just like hydroxy cut helps you! It's just that my VSG is a permenet solution and not a pill popping one as yours.... This person had a lot of negative feelings about the surgery and so did the other one.. They know the struggle and what it's like.. and they turned Noses up anyway :sleep0:.. I don't get it ? On the other hand my husband and father who has NEVER had a weight problem EVER are happy, supportive, encouraging, i'll go to Mexico with you, follow your heart and dreams blah, blah, blah... :001_wub: They say just do your research with a fine tooth comb. Talk with those that have had the surgery, check out the facility, make sure you are in good health to prepare for the surgery, make a list of questions to ask and so on.. They are not putting themselves and personal feelings into this but is telling me to just do my research and choose the best surgeon and not to miss a thing...and look at the best interest of ME.. I don't understand this because normally the fat ones are so "gung ho" with the procedure and the skinny ones with no understanding and has never walked in my shoes are the ones saying " just go and hit the gym" and " push back from the table" I thought my mother and brother who i look to for support would be there for me and understand but they don't .. and in all honesty She is where i get most of my support from.. I feel if i don't have this/these persons approval im going to fail or run into complications and in the end regret this decision... and it's going to be an " I told you so" situation. She is a rock in my life and a constant one at that..and she's never led me the wrong way. I just don't know how to take this all.... Please chime in people :001_tongue: I'd like to hear your thoughts and opinions... Sorry i know it's a lengthy one.. but i had to get it out...

Hello my fellow sleever's.... Im not sure if this is the correct place to post this.. but here it goes.. What happens if you've had all the leak test and they come out great, no leaks at all.. then 2 wks later you have a leak.. How in the world does that happen??? Does your body hurt when you have a leak ,are you terribly sick ????? What are the signs to look for ???? Also i hear that leaks & abscess go hand in hand?? How do they get rid of the abscess ?? what happens if the abscess is never detected, What could happen to you ?? I would be having the surgery in Mexico.. and having a leak 2wks or even Several Months after surgery is very scary to me.. I would not be able to hop back in the car and drive to my surgeon, if complications arise.. This scares me..:svengo:

Hello my Fellow Sleever's.... Quick question for ya... Has anyone notice a change in shoe size ? Length or width doesn't matter... I've always wondered about this, especially for us folk that have plus size feet.. :thumbup1:.. do they shrink with the weight loss ???

I cant wait to walk around naked.... tehe

why not save up money from your tax returns ?.. that's what im doing.. 5 grand in "2011" and 5 grand in "2012". What ever pennies i get my hands on im gonna save that as well... It'll take me 2 yrs , as im a stay at home mom and it was the best choice for my husband and i, so that we wont go into debt any further.... i don't want any loans !! i've been over weight for 20yrs.. what's 2 more years...lol..

Besitos... lol.. ( taking pics of your feet ) That sounds like something i would do... HAha ha.. Im glad to hear that the feet shrink .. I don't like my plus size feet... Burythat.. That's great to hear.. Shrinking feet here i come !!!

Congrats, i'll be heading to Mx 2 yrs from now.. I pray you have a swift journey and recovery.. you've got my prayers..

Im sitting here watching your youtube vids... I love 'em, keep them coming.. I'll be sleeved in 2012 i'll have enough money saved by then... I can't wait to be where you are ! May God bless you on your journey!

I have the same concerns as you.. Im 5'6 340 lbs and have never been on an airplane for fear of not fitting... My brother on the otherhand is 6'4 and 412 lbs and has been on an airplane... He suggest getting Exit row seating or Wing seats... he say's they have the most space.. or upgrading your ticket... hope it helps...

Im not going to Juarez.. but congrats on regaining your "Former Glory ".lol

CitizenWill... I should of been like you and kept my big mouth shut !!! I just didn't think i would get that kind of reaction from them.. Im the youngest like you but i don't think that has anything to do with it... Here's my thing.. Im a pretty smart girl.. I didn't screw up my life the way my siblings did.. I didn't/don't have my parents worrying about me and constanly praying for me as they do with my brother and sister.. Why ?? because i make sound decisions and choices for my life.. My parents even come to me for advice.. I've always played it safe.. and that hasn't changed and they know that.. So why is my credibility thrown out of the window all of a sudden ??? It doesn't really matter anymore.. because i've made my choice and it's VSG !

Minime... They aren't willing to attend a seminar with me.. been there done that..They cock the neck to the side and roll eyes..... and Yes i've attended seminars on the sleeve and even gastric bypass.....I've know about the VSG for some time now Im just making THEM aware of it, it's not new to me... I've heard very good things about certain Dr's in Mexico. I know it all sounds scary but that's why im going to do my part and Investigate. No my insurance policy doesn't cover any form of WLS.. reguardless of BMI.. I've checked my policy and was even told by a represenative it wasn't included in our package that the job choose.. Thanks for the insight....