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After five years of yo-yo dieting and many failed attempts at getting healthy, I decided to fly to Mexico to get the sleeve done. I am from Canada, and the waiting list is almost 2 years. Also, I am "just" very obese and not morbidly, and had no other pre-existing health conditions, which push me to the back of the line when it comes to surgery. :(

My surgery date was November 21st, 2012 of this year and my surgery was performed by Dr. Almanza. I have made a video that tells my story, but am having trouble uploading it-boooo!

Please feel free to add me as a friend, or follow my progress at Tijuana, etc. :)

Cheers!

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Your blog is a RIOT!!!!!!! Love it and congrats on your weight loss! I'll be in TJ with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in February. And I just hope I do the surgery and weight loss as well as you have.

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Awwww, thanks! I started it for my family and friends to keep them posted-and also the new friends I made from TJ....all of it is true, and I have no problem being frank about whatever so you know you re goign to get the full ins and outs with me. lol

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Awwww' date=' thanks! I started it for my family and friends to keep them posted-and also the new friends I made from TJ....all of it is true, and I have no problem being frank about whatever so you know you re goign to get the full ins and outs with me. lol[/quote']

You are so funny. Thanks for carving out a pathway for us pre-ops. Keep us informed. Headed to Mexico for my surgery December 26 with Dr. Garcia. Can't wait....NEWDAY

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It's so great. I hope you make another entry soon!

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I will! I post every Wednesday-every week on my surgiversary. :)

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Here is the full link to my story on youtube

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