Hi, Howdy, Hello

[StrangelyNormal 182]

Hello from Oklahoma I'm actually new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is April, but I was born in June (I think my mom musta had a lot of painkillers when she named me) and will be 38 years old this summer. I haven't had my sleeve yet, but I have researched the heck out of where to go, which surgeon I'd like to use and have been lurking around perusing the forums. The past year has been crazy for me, I slipped on some ice and along with the concussion, I apparently have a degenerative spinal disease, severe spinal stenosis and numerous bulged/slipped/degraded discs.... Or so the MRI's say. Ugh, so.... While sure, at 270 pounds I definitely need to lose weight, I was relatively comfortable with the way I looked. I'm tall, so I carry the weight in a way that makes me very curvy, but it isn't about the way I look. This is about being able to walk without a walker. Not needing assistance getting dressed (which sometimes is the case) and not being in constant pain no matter what position I'm sitting/standing/lying in. So, experts have explained that the pressure my weight is putting on my hips/back will be significantly reduced with loss of weight, which will then lessen my pain and increase my mobility. So I'm like "oh, hell yeah, sign me up"

[MirandaK 14]

I'm from okla as well!

[StrangelyNormal 182]

Where at? I'm in Durant

[MirandaK 14]

Out west near elk city.

[StrangelyNormal 182]

When is your surgery? I'm shooting for the last week of June

[StrangelyNormal 182]

Oh yeah, if you want to watch it,I posted my 1st vlog on YouTube. It's "shesstrangelynormal"

[MirandaK 14]

I'm flying to San Diego tomorrow. Wednesday is my surgery in mexico.

[StrangelyNormal 182]

Lucky girl! I wish I could do mine this early but everyone's schedules are too hectic. I stalked this place and did some major research and digging and now that I've found the surgeon and am ready I can't do it for a month lol

Who's Ur surgeon, I'm going with Dr Gonzalez who it's a member of the Baja med group

[MirandaK 14]

I'm going with dr almanza.

[StrangelyNormal 182]

I hear he is a very good surgeon

[~Donna~ 33]

Just thought I would chime in since in an okie too. I'm from Glenpool. I'm going to Dr. Almanza also. I will be there July 9th. I can't hardly wait!!!!

One of my coworkers knows 2 girls that went to Dr. Almanza about 7 weeks ago. They loved him and are doing great. They too are from Durant. Her name is Tracie Davis and her daughter. I'm not sure of her daughters name.

Its crazy how many go to Mexico to have this done.

[StrangelyNormal 182]

wow, My name is April Davis Gilley....hmmm... maybe we're related. I looked at Almanza for mine but there were some aspects that I didn't care for so I am Going with Francisco Gonzalez, with the BajaMed Group. People knock Mexico but it is because they are uninformed. I plan to go back to the same group for Lasik and then Plastics. U just can't beat the experience and the price. It was great to meet y'all and don't be strangers

[lovin life 4]

I am an okie as well. Goodwell Oklahoma actually. my surgery march 22, 2011. Best decision of my life!!! I had my surgery with weight wise in Edmond. Good luck!

[StrangelyNormal 182]

thanks I'm super excited to be having it