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Seven Weeks Ago

btradio

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I read an article today warning people about going to Tijuana for bariatric surgery. The gist of the article was that "you get what you pay for" and "American doctors are better" and "don't be stupid and go to Mexico" and several other extremist/ill-informed comments. It was the type of article that if read by someone on the fence about having surgery could be the thing that turns them off. This really bummed me out because seven weeks I went to Mexico and had bariatric surgery and it has been the absolute best decision I have ever made.

Seven weeks ago, I weighed 394 lbs, wore size 56 pants, 4x/5x shirts, sweated almost constantly unless I was perfectly still, ate an obscene amount of food, never exercised and generally felt like crap all the time.

Seven weeks ago, I got on a plane and flew over 3000 miles to another country to let a surgeon cut into me with absolutely no fear whatsoever.

Seven weeks ago, I was privileged to be cared for by a staff that was courteous, friendly, and as thorough as any medical staff I have EVER dealt with in the United States.

Seven weeks ago, I changed my life.

So where am I seven weeks later? As of this morning, I weighed 338.8 lbs, a loss of 55.2 lbs! I am down to a 48 pants size and 3x shirts. I exercise almost every day and have even started running(!). I eat probably half a cup of food for each meal and am getting probably less than a sixth of the calories I used to eat (and it is all fresh, home cooked food, no take out/fast food.) I feel better than I have in YEARS.

And it is all going to keep improving. That is the crazy thing. As good as I feel right now, I know that I will feel even better in seven more weeks. I will get to my goal and I will live a life that I have never actually known. It's intoxicating to even consider.

I wish that I could talk to the person that reads that article and decides against going ahead with Lap Band or something else and tell them not to believe everything they read. Research your doctor regardless of where they are because that good reputation is something that CAN exist across the border. It is possible to go to Tijuana and come away changed for the better.

I am living proof.

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suzannah

I am looking into WLS, specifically the Band, for my 18 year old son who is well over 300 lbs at about 6'3". Scoping it all out ahead of time, mother that I am, before I ask him his thoughts about it. I don't want to offend him by suggesting it - but I do want to learn all I can about it in advance, including the expenses - not one word of which I've seen specified on this site. I want to know that it is financially possible before I offer it to him. There are very few men on here and I really want to see this from a man's perspective, challenges and all. If my son wants to go for it I will support him completely - but I sure would like some inkling of the costs.

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btradio

I am looking into WLS, specifically the Band, for my 18 year old son who is well over 300 lbs at about 6'3". Scoping it all out ahead of time, mother that I am, before I ask him his thoughts about it. I don't want to offend him by suggesting it - but I do want to learn all I can about it in advance, including the expenses - not one word of which I've seen specified on this site. I want to know that it is financially possible before I offer it to him. There are very few men on here and I really want to see this from a man's perspective, challenges and all. If my son wants to go for it I will support him completely - but I sure would like some inkling of the costs.

Call the OCC and talk to them. They will tell you all about the costs associated with the procedure. It is generally frowned upon to talk about price on the forums, but I will say that the cost was SIGNIFICANTLY less than it would have cost me here in the states. I also understand where you are coming from regarding men's opinions on lap band. It was hard to find the male perspective. It has been amazing so far for me. I can't say what your son will think, but if I would have known at 18 what I know now, I would have done damn near anything to shed that extra weight. Good luck!

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Doug

I am looking into WLS, specifically the Band, for my 18 year old son who is well over 300 lbs at about 6'3". Scoping it all out ahead of time, mother that I am, before I ask him his thoughts about it. I don't want to offend him by suggesting it - but I do want to learn all I can about it in advance, including the expenses - not one word of which I've seen specified on this site. I want to know that it is financially possible before I offer it to him. There are very few men on here and I really want to see this from a man's perspective, challenges and all. If my son wants to go for it I will support him completely - but I sure would like some inkling of the costs.

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Doug

Well Mom....the lap band is an excellent way to ASSIST with the weight loss...A proper diet has to be followed and excersize will naturally be easier. Slowly but steady excersize...The cost in Canada two years ago, $18000.00, Seatle was $15000.00 Mexico $8500.00...The fills are cheaper in Mexico and the care is second to none....If you can get past the soldiers and police with machine guns, opps can't forget the traffic.... :wacko: you'll do fine. Presently I have only one fill. 3cc in a 10cc band and having trouble with a diet program, from Atkins to a more convenient one. Lost 70lbs and gained 20 back, so need to get the band filled and get a good diet program. Good Luck...

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