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[BelindaK 11]

Hey all, I've been lurking a little bit, just trying to educate myself on the surgery. If it says anything about me, I'm not too worried about most of the side effects except hair loss...LOL!

I haven't chosen a surgeon but plan on flying into San Diego. I've been talking to Janese at A Lighter You and thankfully she's not high pressure. She suggested I schedule in April or May while the doctors were running specials, but I have two large conventions to attend in May and can't see myself sipping protien drink at the banquets. LOL!

I'm roughly 100 pounds over, and have been on WW many times, Medi fast, Spark People...I'm sure there's other plans. Initially I lose a little and stop. I think that's because I can't really exercise hard...given my weight my feet are breaking down and I have back issues. Its only been this last 10 pounds gained that my BP has begun to rise so that has me worried. I'm a writer so my day job is very sedentry. My weight gain started about 20 years ago following an accident and has just been such a burden.

Any wisdom and advice would be appreciated, and if you have a doctor you just love, let me know. I'm looking at scheduling in June.

Belinda

[sharonintx 1,275]

Hi Belinda and welcome. I went to Dr Mario Almanza in Tijuana. He was having a sale:) My experience was good and I have no complaints The staff was great and provided me everything I needed.

[BelindaK 11]

Thanks very much for your input! Obviously I have a lot of research in front of me!

[pankration 14]

I went through ALM with Janese and Dr. Lopez. It was an amazing experience. The staff and doctors were fabulous. I can't recommend them enough.

Good luck,

Jay

[prettynpink 110]

Hi! I was a lurker for a while too, lol! I went through Ready 4 a Change and Alma and the entire team was amazing. No pressure, great response time. Dr Garcia and the whole team...FANTASTIC. Best of luck with your research.