Hello The_Redhead and welcome to the forum! I was sleeved January 12, 2013 by Dr. Sergio Quinones in Tijuana, Mexico and it was the best decision I could have made. I am almost 7 months post-op, I...

Hello Mbella and welcome to the forum. I had my surgery Jan. 12, 2103 so in a few days I'll be 7 months post-op. On my surgery date my weight was 269, BMI=46.17. I was wearing a 3XL top and 28 pants....

Hi Liza, I know how you feel. I wanted to have the by-pass 8 yrs ago but after spending 2 yrs jumping thru hoops and doing everything my insurance asked I was told I would now have to be on a waiting...

I had my surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights after my surgery. Just remember walking after surgery will help you with the gas. Good luck!

Welcome to the forum :) Good luck to your and your mother.

Hello Meredith, Welcome to the forum. I was going to have the by-pass 7 years ago but after jumping thru hoops for 18 months I gave up. My PCP last year suggested I have the gastric sleeve. After...

Hello Celia and welcome to the forum. I had my surgery Jan. 12, 2013 with Dr. Quinones and it was the best decision I could have made. I am almost 7 moths out and down 71 lbs post-op. You are going...

Welcome to the forum also welcome to the Sleeved Side. Just take things one day at a time. Things getter better daily!

It's normal!! I had a major freak out minute until I talked with my surgeon. After that I was ready to go.

Good luck!

Welcome to the forum! I also was self-pay but I had my surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Do your research until you find a surgeon your 100% comfprtable with.

Good Luck!

I agree 100% with everything jerzerygirl said. I will be 7 months post-op in 12 day and I can say my only regret I have is that I didn't have my surgery years ago. On my date of surgery my weight was...

Hi Sheri, I am from Boise (my parents still live there) but I live in Miami, Florida now. I was sleeved January 12, 2013 by Dr. Sergio Quinones in Tijuana, Mexico and it was the best decision I could...

Hello Trishy, I was sleeved by Dr. Sergio Quinones Jan. 12, 2013 and it was the best decision I could have made. If you have any question about my experience with Dr. Quinones feel free to PM me. I...

Hello Janet and welcome to the forum. I jumped thru my insurance hoops for two years and I gave up. I had my surgery January 12, 2013 with Dr. Sergio Quinones in Tijuana Mexico and it was the best...

Hello Tracy and welcome to the forum. I jumped thru my insurance hoops for two years and I gave up. I had my surgery January 12, 2013 with Dr. Sergio Quinones in Tijuana Mexico and it was the best...

Hello, I was sleeved by Dr. Sergio Quinones 01/12/2013 in Tijuana, Mexico and it was the best decision I could have made. I think you should do your research on Dr. Sergio Quinones and see for...

Hello, I was sleeved by Dr. Sergio Quinones 01/12/2013 in Tijuana, Mexico and it was the best decision I could have made. I think you should do your research on Dr. Sergio Quinones and see for...

You need to do what you feel 100% comfortable. With that being said, you might want to do some more research and look at Dr. Sergio Quinones. I was sleeved by Dr. Quinones January 12, 2013 and it was...

You need to do what you feel 100% comfortable. With that being said, you might want to do some more research and look at Dr. Sergio Quinones. I was sleeved by Dr. Quinones January 12, 2013 and it was...

Congratulations on your surgery tomorrow!!! I had my surgery with Dr. Sergio Quinones and he gives you pain medication, antibiotics and nausea medication for the 3 days your in the hospital. I have...

Hello Liz,

I am so sorry that you had such a negative experience in Tijuana. I would love to have you join my Facebook Support Group. The page is set to secret so none of your family/friends on...

AllyBerry, As I said earlier post NOT all doctors in Mexico are the same. If you like I have a secret Facebook Support group. I have over 350 members who are pre-op, post-op. I have members who are...

Hello AllyBerry, I had my surgery January 12, 2013 in Tijuana Mexico by Dr. Sergio Quinones and it was the best decision I could have made. I suggest you do all the research you can on your doctor...

I also have the Fitbit Ultra and I love it. I agree with Hopefuljourney my Fitbit keeps me motivated!!

Hello Fabulous@Fifty, I was sleeved by Dr. Quinones 01/12/2013 and it was the best decision I think if you talk with Dr. Q's patients you'll see that they all feel this way. Unfortunately more people...