luckyone5 22 Posted September 22, 2014 Friday is my day!! I am so excited and scared at the same time!!!!! All the what ifs are driving me crazy! What if I just ate less? What if I just exercised more? What if I just ate better? What if I have complications? What if a doctor won't help me in the US if I do have complications? BUT WHAT IF THIS WORKS!!???!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveme4152 16 Posted September 22, 2014 The last "what If " is the best!!! I think we all feel the same way! I am waiting on my surgery date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Lexie* 1,486 Posted September 22, 2014 It's going to work and you are going to look and feel fabulous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrinmn 105 Posted September 22, 2014 I had a wonderful experience with my surgery in Tijuana in August (the 27th). We all go through those what ifs, but we are not the only country in this world with good, trained specialist doctors. Just the only country that makes medicine so much more expensive than it needs to be and out of reach for the middle and lower classes. In this country, good, attentive care is for the rich...the ones rich enough to pay for all the right insurance and rich enough to pay for a bunch of stuff that the new Obamacare insurances won't cover. Plus, I had no trouble seeing my U.S. doctor for a check up. She was little shocked, but then she ran through the list of things she assumed would have been missed in lab work...but nothing was missed. I'm 50 and they even tested my samples for pregnancy. My U.S. doctor even referred me to a nutritionist, which I needed for insurance purposes. It is going to be 110% better than anything you're imagining right now...believe me. I made a bunch of new friendswhile there that would say the same thing. If you want some extra assurance, I can see if I can get you in touch with them too. Friday is my day!! I am so excited and scared at the same time!!!!! All the what ifs are driving me crazy! What if I just ate less? What if I just exercised more? What if I just ate better? What if I have complications? What if a doctor won't help me in the US if I do have complications? BUT WHAT IF THIS WORKS!!???!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted September 22, 2014 Calm yourself little one. You will do fine and deal as the needs arise. Right now is a new beginning for you. I remember it so well for me. I could not wait. Enjoy every single minute of your journey. Write down the positives and read them over and over again. You know why you are here and you know where you want to be. Go for it and don't look back. Join the millions that are taking control of their health and well being..You got this!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted September 22, 2014 I had a wonderful experience with my surgery in Tijuana in August (the 27th). We all go through those what ifs, but we are not the only country in this world with good, trained specialist doctors. Just the only country that makes medicine so much more expensive than it needs to be and out of reach for the middle and lower classes. In this country, good, attentive care is for the rich...the ones rich enough to pay for all the right insurance and rich enough to pay for a bunch of stuff that the new Obamacare insurances won't cover. Plus, I had no trouble seeing my U.S. doctor for a check up. She was little shocked, but then she ran through the list of things she assumed would have been missed in lab work...but nothing was missed. I'm 50 and they even tested my samples for pregnancy. My U.S. doctor even referred me to a nutritionist, which I needed for insurance purposes. It is going to be 110% better than anything you're imagining right now...believe me. I made a bunch of new friendswhile there that would say the same thing. If you want some extra assurance, I can see if I can get you in touch with them too. Who was your surgeon? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrinmn 105 Posted September 23, 2014 My surgeon was Jacqueline Osuna, the wife of Dr. alejandro lopez. Both only practice bariatric surgery. I would recommend Dr. Osuna to anyone and everyone!!! Who was your surgeon? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyone5 22 Posted September 23, 2014 I am still thinking about backing out!! I want this but I don't know how bad I want to risk the chance of complications!! If I have complications I will end up in worse health than I am now!! HELP! Have you been here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrinmn 105 Posted September 24, 2014 I am still thinking about backing out!! I want this but I don't know how bad I want to risk the chance of complications!! If I have complications I will end up in worse health than I am now!! HELP! Have you been here? Been where? Worrying about complications or been to the same hospital you will be at? If it's the first thing, I can honestly say I wasn't worried a bit. I was excited and couldn't wait to start down my new path. We all could get hit by a bus tomorrow and that comes with a whole set of its own complications, but are you afraid to leave your house each day? I'm guessing not. You have to,do what's best for you, but I think we've all been pretty clear that the experience was great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted September 24, 2014 I will be getting sleeved this Friday. I've done the research and made a decision, picked a great hospital and doctor... to be honest, I'm not nervous. Feed good. The liquid diet isn't bad either. Flavor those Protein shakes UP!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priscillaB 1 Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you, I needed to read this. My date is on Thursday with Dr. Osuna. So excited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrinmn 105 Posted September 24, 2014 How are you doing today, luckyone5? I am still thinking about backing out!! I want this but I don't know how bad I want to risk the chance of complications!! If I have complications I will end up in worse health than I am now!! HELP! Have you been here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrinmn 105 Posted September 24, 2014 Happy one-month surgiversary to me! And bye, bye 32 pounds. So glad I made the decision I did. Thank you Dr. Osuna and the staff at Hospital MI Doctor in Tijuana!!! You changed my life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyone5 22 Posted September 24, 2014 I am doing ok. I am still worrying about risking the complications! Suppose to be on a plane in less than 22hrd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygirl123 150 Posted September 24, 2014 Friday is my day!! I am so excited and scared at the same time!!!!! All the what ifs are driving me crazy! What if I just ate less? What if I just exercised more? What if I just ate better? What if I have complications? What if a doctor won't help me in the US if I do have complications? BUT WHAT IF THIS WORKS!!???!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites