203 lbs 5'8 - Dr. Jaime Ponce de Leon in Tijuana

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Hello All,

Has anyone had the surgery done with a BMI of 31? If so, do you have any regrets? Also, did anyone have their surgery with Dr. jaime Ponce de leon in Tijuana, Mexico?

Thank you all!

[coldsleeve 24]

Hi! This is my first post, but I've been lurking for awhile. I had my sleeve done two weeks ago in TJ. I'm also 5'8, and my BMI was 31 at the start of the post op diet, and 29 the day of surgery. I had an incredible experience and was thrilled with the care I received at OCC. I'm still recovering, but I'm down 20 lbs total and I'm not having any issues drinking enough Water or getting enough Protein in.

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[NPR 11]

Thank you for responding! I was afraid that I was the only one out there with a low BMI.

If you don't mind me asking, how many days did you take off from work? Also, from 1 to 10 how was your pain level?

Thanks for sharing!

[coldsleeve 24]

I only took a week off from work, and that included some long haul travel. I wish I could have taken an additional week off, but I've been fine at work. My pain has fluctuated from a 1.5 to a 3.

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Thanks Coldsleeve! Wish me luck.