Another Newb Checking In...here's My Story

[DanityChai 30]

Hello everyone and thank you for giving me so much help and inspiration as I start this journey. I am a 39 year old single mom of two kids (18 and 6). I divorced about 1.5 years ago and am just starting to now be happy again. I got the lap-band from Dr. Ortiz in TJ back in December of 2009. I have to admit that my head wasn't in the game. I hate the damn thing and am so tired of getting stuck and puking.

Just started researching having the band removed and maybe getting bypass. That is when I came across all of the sleeve info. I researched docs. and since my insurance won't touch WL surgery with a 10 foot poll I chose to venture to Mexico again. This time I am going to see Dr. Aceves. Dr. Ortiz was fantastic but after reading all of the stories about Aceves being "the man" when it comes to revisions I have decided to go with him. Anyhoo my surgery is scheduled for May 11 and I can't wait. Until that day comes I am going to read, read and read some more and make sure I do it right this time. I got banded at 212 lbs. and now I am at 231. UGH!

Thank you for the support and all of the information, I look forward to sharing all of our experiences together on this amazing journey.

[2bsmallagain 156]

What hospital will you be in? I will be having my surgery May 14th with Dr. Garcia at Hospital MI Doctor.

[DanityChai 30]

I am having mine with Dr. Aceves at Almater. Are you nervous? I am. Sometimes I read too much. lol

[2bsmallagain 156]

I am sooooo nervous but so excited lol. I cannot wait. I read too much too but I am going to go with my gut and its telling me I am making the right decision. I have read wonderful things about my surgeon and I am going to be fine. Sometimes I read things and it scares me but I will not let anything stop me lol.

Keep me posted and I will do the same.

[VJSlim 156]

Both of you are making the right decision!! Getting sleeved was probably the best thing that has happened in my life! I pray that you both have a safe surgery without any complications and that you have a speedy recovery!

[2bsmallagain 156]

Both of you are making the right decision!! Getting sleeved was probably the best thing that has happened in my life! I pray that you both have a safe surgery without any complications and that you have a speedy recovery!

Thank you very much. Who did your surgery?

[DanityChai 30]

Thank you for the encouraging words. Your progress is amazing. Wow. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I am actually on my way to being healthy and thin again. It is scary but exciting at the same time.

[newtonya2012 6]

Hello everyone and thank you for giving me so much help and inspiration as I start this journey. I am a 39 year old single mom of two kids (18 and 6). I divorced about 1.5 years ago and am just starting to now be happy again. I got the lap-band from Dr. Ortiz in TJ back in December of 2009. I have to admit that my head wasn't in the game. I hate the damn thing and am so tired of getting stuck and puking.

Just started researching having the band removed and maybe getting bypass. That is when I came across all of the sleeve info. I researched docs. and since my insurance won't touch WL surgery with a 10 foot poll I chose to venture to Mexico again. This time I am going to see Dr. Aceves. Dr. Ortiz was fantastic but after reading all of the stories about Aceves being "the man" when it comes to revisions I have decided to go with him. Anyhoo my surgery is scheduled for May 11 and I can't wait. Until that day comes I am going to read' date=' read and read some more and make sure I do it right this time. I got banded at 212 lbs. and now I am at 231. UGH!

Thank you for the support and all of the information, I look forward to sharing all of our experiences together on this amazing journey. [/quote']

Congrats on your decision. I am also newly divorced (about 6 months ago) and I'm just starting to find my happiness. I was sleeved about z6 weeks ago, best of luck!