Intro and thanks......

[pantala 125]

I just posted an introductory message on the main forum but I expect to be spending most of my time here.....I doubt I would be having VSG at all if it weren't for the information and thoughts you have all shared and I can't say how much I appreciate it.

Because I am just under 40 BMI with no co-morbidities, I will have to be self-pay. With the support of my PCP, I started looking into WLS last fall but was so put off by the attitude of the programs in this area (Des Moines), I felt no way were these people getting up to $30K of my money (yep, that's what we were quoted at the informational seminar). I was very discouraged because I had no information about procedures in Mexico and just felt it wasn't an option. Plus my husband and sister threw hissy fits when I brought it up. My sister is slender with no weight issues in her whole life except keeping enough weight ON and truly thinks I can do this "on my own". My husband has seen my struggles close up and is totally supportive about the surgery in general but VERY skeptical about going to Mexico.

Thanks in part to you all, he has come around and will be going with me.

After much dithering, I have decided on going to Dr. Garcia in TJ using r4ac. Don't have a date set yet, but shooting for late March, early April. My schedule at work won't let me get away much before that and I can get better airfares then too. Now I'm starting to get excited....!

Kathryn

[cartmansnj 105]

Welcome and good luck!!

[scsleever 104]

We're so happy to have you join our group! I'll be having surgery on Thursday with Dr. Garcia, and will do my best to post about my experiences.

[ISleevedIt 380]

Pantala, Welcome! this is a great forum. I've learned quite a bit here!

SCSleever, my date is thursday also! Luckily my insurance covers it so I'll be sleeved in VA. Hope everything goes well for you and you have a speedy recovery!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I just posted an introductory message on the main forum but I expect to be spending most of my time here.....I doubt I would be having VSG at all if it weren't for the information and thoughts you have all shared and I can't say how much I appreciate it.

Because I am just under 40 BMI with no co-morbidities' date=' I will have to be self-pay. With the support of my PCP, I started looking into WLS last fall but was so put off by the attitude of the programs in this area (Des Moines), I felt no way were these people getting up to 30K of my money (yep, that's what we were quoted at the informational seminar). I was very discouraged because I had no information about procedures in Mexico and just felt it wasn't an option. Plus my husband and sister threw hissy fits when I brought it up. My sister is slender with no weight issues in her whole life except keeping enough weight ON and truly thinks I can do this "on my own". My husband has seen my struggles close up and is totally supportive about the surgery in general but VERY skeptical about going to Mexico.

Thanks in part to you all, he has come around and will be going with me.

After much dithering, I have decided on going to Dr. Garcia in TJ using r4ac. Don't have a date set yet, but shooting for late March, early April. My schedule at work won't let me get away much before that and I can get better airfares then too. Now I'm starting to get excited....!

Kathryn[/quote']

Welcome to the group of Renegade Sleevers. I have heard so many wonderful things about Dr. Garcia and r4ac.

Amanda Rae

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

Btw, you're in the right place. I think I would have driven myself crazy without the support from this forum.

Amanda Rae

[KatInFL 216]

I just posted an introductory message on the main forum but I expect to be spending most of my time here.....I doubt I would be having VSG at all if it weren't for the information and thoughts you have all shared and I can't say how much I appreciate it.

Because I am just under 40 BMI with no co-morbidities, I will have to be self-pay. With the support of my PCP, I started looking into WLS last fall but was so put off by the attitude of the programs in this area (Des Moines), I felt no way were these people getting up to $30K of my money (yep, that's what we were quoted at the informational seminar). I was very discouraged because I had no information about procedures in Mexico and just felt it wasn't an option. Plus my husband and sister threw hissy fits when I brought it up. My sister is slender with no weight issues in her whole life except keeping enough weight ON and truly thinks I can do this "on my own". My husband has seen my struggles close up and is totally supportive about the surgery in general but VERY skeptical about going to Mexico.

Thanks in part to you all, he has come around and will be going with me.

After much dithering, I have decided on going to Dr. Garcia in TJ using r4ac. Don't have a date set yet, but shooting for late March, early April. My schedule at work won't let me get away much before that and I can get better airfares then too. Now I'm starting to get excited....!

Kathryn

Welcome, Kathryn!

Congrats on your decision and I'm so thrilled for you that your husband is supportive.

~Kat

[pantala 125]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Yes, SCSleever, do tell all about your experience!

[kcinpa 159]

Welcome and good luck!!

[cindysc 108]

Pantala I too am planning surgery at end of march and first of April with Dr Garcia. Maybe we will be there at same time. This site is the bomb. It has helped me so much and I am addicted. It's wonderful hearing people's story's.

[jeannette 8]

Me and my husband did it together in Nov and used Dr Gracia,

[Bowgirl 19]

I will be having my surgery March 6 with Dr. Jaime Ponce Deleon. I plan on posting my experience here. It has been so helpful to read other people's detailed account about the whole process in Mexico. I think we all have many questions and concerns and this forum post the good, the bad and the ugly.

[Rohler1520 119]

We're so happy to have you join our group! I'll be having surgery on Thursday with Dr. Garcia' date=' and will do my best to post about my experiences.[/quote']

Good luck and can't wait for the updates. I have become a detail-a-holic lately lol

[Rohler1520 119]

I just posted an introductory message on the main forum but I expect to be spending most of my time here.....I doubt I would be having VSG at all if it weren't for the information and thoughts you have all shared and I can't say how much I appreciate it.

Because I am just under 40 BMI with no co-morbidities' date=' I will have to be self-pay. With the support of my PCP, I started looking into WLS last fall but was so put off by the attitude of the programs in this area (Des Moines), I felt no way were these people getting up to 30K of my money (yep, that's what we were quoted at the informational seminar). I was very discouraged because I had no information about procedures in Mexico and just felt it wasn't an option. Plus my husband and sister threw hissy fits when I brought it up. My sister is slender with no weight issues in her whole life except keeping enough weight ON and truly thinks I can do this "on my own". My husband has seen my struggles close up and is totally supportive about the surgery in general but VERY skeptical about going to Mexico.

Thanks in part to you all, he has come around and will be going with me.

After much dithering, I have decided on going to Dr. Garcia in TJ using r4ac. Don't have a date set yet, but shooting for late March, early April. My schedule at work won't let me get away much before that and I can get better airfares then too. Now I'm starting to get excited....!

Kathryn[/quote']

Congratulations on your decision. I am also with Dr. Garcia. I will be getting sleeved of March 6.

[Tim H. 168]

I also chose Dr. Garcia because if the great things I read on this message board. I'll be sleeved in mid-March. It's nice to talk to some of you and read so many peoples stories. It's comforting...like a little family.