Alison,
I don't think it's mandatory but you will likely have to cover the costs if you want to stay in another hotel. Be sure to ask your coordinator. The hotel we stayed was Beach Scape. We...
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Alison,
I don't think it's mandatory but you will likely have to cover the costs if you want to stay in another hotel. Be sure to ask your coordinator. The hotel we stayed was Beach Scape. We...
Hi Alison,
You may want to read some of my blog posts for more details on my experience with Dr. Verboonen. I had a revision surgery with him in Cancun Mexico Jan 13, 2017. I only have great...
Welcome! You will find many bandsters in this situation. I recently had revision surgery. Today is my 1 month surgiversary. You can read up on my blogs. There is a group devoted to lap-band...
So sorry to hear about your complication. Hope you recover soon. Like most folks have already mentioned, surgery anywhere can develop complications. The key to having surgery abroad is research,...
Hi JMarie65,
I just had a revision surgery with Dr. Verboonen in Cancun Mexico Jan 13, 2017. I only have great things to say about that experience. I was not in his Tijuana location and had...
Welcome! It's a great place to be to keep you on track.
Best,
Belle
I think RehabNurse says it perfectly. I am 17 days out and I have lost 14 lbs from my CW. 20 lbs from my highest weight around Christmas. It may seem low compared to what some folks are losing,...
Welcome!
You will do just fine. Being nervous is completely normal. I was a nervous wreck...and still worry even though I'm in the recovery stage.
Belle
My doctor said I would likely have future attacks since I have family history as well as serious weight loss.
Hope tomorrow everything goes well.
Thanks guys for the feedback. Your reasoning certainly makes sense. I was particularly worrying about it because I just panicked hearing someone died. Naturally I started searching a variety of...
Than you Cherub. I guess I saw someone died on another blog and I went into panic mode. I know I need to have it removed, but was thinking it somehow increased my risk. And I kept reading online...
Maybe it's just pre-surgery jitters, but I am having second thoughts on my gallbladder removal. I know it's laproscopic and the risks are fairly low, but I'm just nervous that combining a lap-band...
I already had fluid removed from my band since April.
Belle
I am having all mine in 1 procedure.
Wow! I will check your blog. Definitely sounds like something on my bucket list.
Belle
Welcome! Wishing you all the best. I'll be having my revision to sleeve next Friday as well.
Belle
Unfortunately, I don't know how that works. Hope you're able to get the funds. If not, you could always set up a savings account with automatic withdrawals to the credit union. When I was part of...
I had my lap-band in NY 8 years ago. I had a successful run initially, but like many other bandsters develop complications. I am getting my revision in MX. Have you had a revision yet?
Every one said what I wanted to say, except how cool it must be to sail the world. Once you get your sleeve it's going to be even better.
Be safe!
Belle
Yep! When you have the tix...it doesn't get any realer than that. I purchased mine a while back because I was scared the prices might be higher if I waited.
You'll be going in a few days after...
If he doesn't support it because of your medical history, I would listen to him. And maybe figure out what's worrying him and try to fix it. But if it's his personal opinion about WLS, then maybe...
Great question! Everyone will be different after VSG or any WLS. Just be mindful that transfer of addictions is a real thing. What might have been social drinking could easily turn into binge...
Well, you have nothing to lose by trying to get covered in the states first. Most of us who go to Mexico considered having surgery locally first. I decided to go to Mexico because my insurance did...
Wishing you all the best on your sleeve journey. I am a few days away from getting my sleeve and in my pre-op diet stage. Like your friend said, it is not easy. But I think we all are doing the...