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[mscands 3]

Is anyone from Canada? I will sleeve Aug 6, 2013 with Dr. Lopez in Tijuana, Mexico. In January 2013 I weighed in at 272 pounds. My height is 5' 6. As of Monday July 29th I weighed in at 256 pounds. My goal weight is 172. I am so nervous and excited all rolled up in 1. No one in my world besides my daughter, boyfriend and very good friend knows I am having the surgery. I do not want negative feedback so I choose no feedback at all. That was a very hard decision to make because I live in Canada, I am having my surgery in Mexico and majority of my family is in the States. I could have had the surgery here in Canada for free but at 46 years old I did not want to be on a waiting list for 2 plus years. I pray to God I am making the right decision with this surgery. I have read so may positive outcomes so I feel the Vertical Sleeve is far more the safest with the best outcome. Thanks for hearing my story. Cheers!

[Ballermom 803]

Congrats on your decision to have the VSG. My stats similar, starting weight was 267lbs with a goal weight of 170 too. It has been a very great decision for me. I also chose not to tell outside of family. I'm happy . Wishing you success as well.

Good luck