tryingtobehappy_vsg14 5 Posted March 29, 2015 Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmorgan 31 Posted March 30, 2015 I am mexico now!! The care that I am recieving from Dr Zalvaza's coordinator's is amazing!! I go for surgery at 7 am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyh2015 33 Posted March 30, 2015 Dr ismael Cabrera thoughts on him ?I was sleeved by Dr. Cabrera one month ago. Nothing but wonderful things to say! My gf who came with me used him 2 years ago as well. Good luck with your choice!Thank you I believe I am going to go with him this May Good luck let me know if you have any questions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmorgan 31 Posted April 4, 2015 Thank you David at bariatric pal!! What an amazing experience I had!! Exceptional from start to finish! 10 stars!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defibvt 348 Posted April 7, 2015 @@skor514 when I had to make my deposit, my patient coordinator sent me a link to make a payment. The $500 deposit had to me made for me to get my date... I had the option of direct payment, sending money from my back to their bank account. The remainder payment had to be made prior to my surgery... Through the previous link or a cashiers check given the day prior to surgery. I had my surgery March 2 and am 1.8 pounds away from loosing 50 pounds... my half way point. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defibvt 348 Posted April 12, 2015 Good morning. 6 weeks ago tomorrow, I started a journey that would change my life... I would like to thank everyone for their support, the wonderful staff at A Lighter Me, (for which I can not say enough and highly recommend them for anyone who struggles with their weight), my friends, neighbors, co-workers and my family. Well today I am glad to announce that I have passed my first goal... As of today, I have passed my 50 pound weight loss, the half way point to my ultimate goal. I know 6 weeks is a short time to have lost so much and know that the next 50 pounds will not be as fast or easy, but I didn't decide to go through all I have been through to give up now. So thank you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmhueto 167 Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) You Good evening fellow travelers. Since I haven't seen a group posting for February/March 2015 I thought I'd start one. I am interested in who you chose and where you're having your surgery. I have not set a date yet, but I will be talking with Katy Floyd (from A Lighter Me) on Monday to discuss setting a date and answering some of my questions. I am 49 years old (going to be a healthier 50's and beyond) man. I am a nurse,working in an ICU, and have been working nights for the majority of the past 27 years. I have decided on Dr Elias Ortiz, with A Lighter Me, in Tijuana, Mexico. I hope to share more of my story in the future.. Hey, do you mind me asking his long you were of work? I'm an RN too... Also I'm a bit concerned about his I will stay hydrated while busy working. I'm planning on having having the sleeve done in TJ in late May. Thanks! Edited April 12, 2015 by cmhueto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defibvt 348 Posted April 12, 2015 @@cmhueto I took off a total of 18 days, but that only ended up being 2 weeks of vacation time, as I work 3 12 hour shifts a week. Good luck with your sleeve and wish you all the success!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmhueto 167 Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for the reply, I only work 3 shifts a week too, but only 8hrs (pt) so it's a bit easier... Id off for my lap choley for only a week... Was pretty tender, but I'm thinking this should be similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defibvt 348 Posted April 12, 2015 I took 2 weeks off... to be safe. I did come down with strep throat a week after surgery... So it was a minor set back... I was ready to go back to work when I did... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyh2015 33 Posted April 13, 2015 Good morning. 6 weeks ago tomorrow, I started a journey that would change my life... I would like to thank everyone for their support, the wonderful staff at A Lighter Me, (for which I can not say enough and highly recommend them for anyone who struggles with their weight), my friends, neighbors, co-workers and my family. Well today I am glad to announce that I have passed my first goal... As of today, I have passed my 50 pound weight loss, the half way point to my ultimate goal. I know 6 weeks is a short time to have lost so much and know that the next 50 pounds will not be as fast or easy, but I didn't decide to go through all I have been through to give up now. So thank you all.Amazing, congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defibvt 348 Posted April 13, 2015 @@katyh2015 Thanks!... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites