Taking the plunge

Oct 20, 2009

Okay so I finally decided to take the plunge and join the forum.  I, like so many out there, have been a bit of a lurker ever since I attended an info session about weight loss surgery.  I've been intrigued ever since.  I walked into that session with every doubt in the world, I mean, take out part of my stomach?! In MEXICO?! It just sounds absolutely ludacris to anyone who hasn't gotten to the point in their life yet - some of you know which point I'm talking about - the point where you would do anything...absolutely anything to just feel comfortable in your own skin again. 

If I had a firstborn, I would almost consider a sale...so handing over part of my stomach was a no-brainer. *lol* Okay so I'm kidding...at least a little bit.  Actually I'm typically a very "just the facts ma'am" type of person and even though I was skeptical, I was very open-minded.  After hearing Mel's story and listening to all of the things she went through in researching the right surgeon and clinic, in finding the right balance for food and finally after being forced to HAVE to replace her size 14s with size 4s (rough times...I know), I decided that I was satisfied - it wasn't a matter of "if" I would go and get this surgery...but "when".  I'm 25 years old and I have so much life ahead of me - I'm tired of living it inside, in shame and under cover!

I actually went home that night and told my husband all about it and asked for his input - besides Mel and the people in that info session, he's the only person I've kept in the loop about my desire to just get back to normal again and my frustration at my inability to lose weight no matter what I try.  He told me to go for it, if it's really what I wanted and then all I had to do was figure out a way to pay for it.  

I went out the next day and bought myself a carry-on suitcase and everything I would need for the trip: pjs, travel sized goodies, etc. I packed it and set it in the hall and decided that, even if it took me a year or more, I would save up enough to have this surgery.  

Luckily enough, I didn't have to wait!  Medicare is now available for Canadians and the borrowing process is easier than getting a credit card! The rates aren't killer - but I'll definitely be making it a priority to pay it back.

So from the info session in August, to my APPROVAL in October and now the countdown to my surgery on November 10th has begun.  I am ready to start this journey and I'm willing to help anyone else who's curious about Dr. Almanza, VSG sleeve surgery, and the clinic in Mexico.  I will definitely keep you posted on the details as I get through it all - I'm even hoping to hunt down a netbook so I have a portable laptop to take down with me so when I'm bored, I can occupy my time by chatting with all of you!

Congratulations to the Vets on the successes of their journey, I'm jealous but I'm excited to be joining you all soon.  To all the newbies, welcome and I can't wait to hear all of your exciting news!

I'll keep you posted if you'll do the same :)
Lighter dayz ahead...

left that info session

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