Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

I'm So Happy, I'm So Happy, I'm So Happy



Recommended Posts

If y'all didn't know...I'm so happy. You know from my previous posts it was obvious that I wasn't able to go with my 1st choice mexicosurgerysolutions due to $ reasons and last night had finally decided to go with Dr Garcia. Well, this morning my financing CAME THROUGH and I get to go with my 1st choice! I'm so glad the BajaMed group (they have the privilege of practicing in ANY of the hospitals there, unlike so many surgeons) is doing my surgery! I knew they were a little more than Garcia BC they use the newer stapling technology, and wanted them so so much. Right now I'm literally smiling so much my face hurts.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is great news. Congrats!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What is the "new" stapling technique?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol.not technique. I was trying to say technology but my phone had other plans. They use the tri staple that you see in some of the YouTube videos. I'm not sure how it's spelled but it is pronounced "covidian". The staples alone are like $1500 and I'm only paying $6200 for everything including room, etc

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes, curious - they have been doing stapling for a long while - a new tool, perhaps?

Speaking of stapling - make sure they use reinforcement sutures on the outside of the stapling.

Good to hear you have been approved!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

When are you having the surgery? I am going through BajaMed too and will be sleeved May 21. So excited!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What a relief! So happy for you :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

yay! Thanks y'all. I'm in no way saying that there is anything wrong with Dr. Garcia or his coordinator. They are both awesome. That alma is as sweet as the tea is here in the south :), but when I felt like I did about mexicosurgerysolutions and the aftercare that I'll be getting here in the states, well... I'm sure y'all probably all know what I mean. It was like someone deflated my balloon halfway and it didn't float quite as high.

MKARDH: I have a meeting with Rick tomorrow and we are going over all of that (and you know that ur not far from me at all in grand prairie)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Pookeyism: Thank you for the link :) those staples are awesome

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm confused, are you still going to Mexico?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had to literally lol StrangelyNormal.... I am actually in Grande Prairie, Alberta. It would have been great had it been the one in Texas. Let me know how your meeting goes... and when your surgery is. Im on my preop diet right now

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yup. I'll be in TJ

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×