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08/24 06:33 AM
Just wanted to let you all know that although the economy in the US is
tough right now; this is the perfect time for weight loss surgery... the
prices have never been better! And, think of all the money you can save on
food!! Contact Obesity Goodbye or myself if you are interested in going
soon for weight loss surgery to get the best price EVER!
Dedria
— Dedria
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05/18 04:38 PM
I too had surgery with Dr. Verboonen and Dr. Ponce. I had a great
experience , of course I was a little nervous but, as soon as I was picked
up from the airport in San Diego all was well ! Lana a patient coordinator
that lives in Rosarito and also runs the Amazing Grace Recovery Casa . It
is a beautiful relaxing place to recover for a couple of days. (actually it
was like a vacation)
I want you to know that a few friends said don't go, I'm glad I didn't
listen to them, I'm now 65 pounds lighter and happy as can be! The
hospital was very nice, cleaner than an American Hospital. The Nurses were
excellent , all nurses that work in Hospitals in Mexico are RN,s. No CNA's
or LPN's. I thought that they worked 12 hour shifts like in the USA, but
they said the Hospital Administration want them to be fresh and on their
toes when they care for patients so they work only 8 hour
shifts.....Interesting ??!!??
My surgery lasted about 35 minutes , and that evening I was walking
around by morning I got up at 7am, showered and then I was ready to shop !
I felt great !( The Nurses said "relax we need to finish your IV meds first
) Yes, you have a few minor aches and pains, or slight discomfort but for
the most part, PAINLESS !
The Doctors are usually available for questions and if they are busy or
in surgery they will call you back personally . Dr. Rios does a great job
of managing the Clinic and the flow of the practice and is always available
too ! Surgery questions , nutritional questions you name it they are there
for you. All the Doctor's and staff are very compassionate !
I don't know what more I can say but, If you have any questions feel free
!!
Alive again and 65 pounds lighter !
Jill Marrington
Las Vegas, NV
— jillmarrington
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04/01 08:16 AM
I've lost over 30lbs in 30 days!
The last time I posted I was so anxious and nervous and now, I just
wanted to send out a note because I am so happy! I had my gastric sleeve
surgery with Dr Verboonen in Cancun on March 14, 2009 and I could not be
happier! For those of you considering weight loss surgery in Mexico I
cannot express how overly pleased I am with my patient facilitator,
surgeon, hospital and overall experience!! Cancun is such a great place!
It's very commercialized and very American-ized, which made me feel at home
right away!
My patient facilitator was Sheri and she was probably the 12 PF I'd
talked to about a surgery in Mexico. As soon as I heard her voice I was
sold. Her upbeat personality and positive energy came through the phone and
I immediately knew where I should go! I booked my plane tickets that
night!! And I have never looked back!
The hospital was immaculate and practically brand new! The rooms were
very nice and looked like rooms in an American hospital! They were all
single rooms with marble floors and a couch and recliner for my friend who
went with me! The nurses were very nice and accommodating! And the surgery
team was amazing! They all came in to meet with me before the surgery and
made me feel comfortable. The next thing I knew I was waking up in
recovery! That night around midnight I was feeling a little discomfort (gas
and bloating)and Dr. Verboonen himself called me to see how I was doing! I
wonder how many US doctors would do the same?
Anyway before I knew it, I was back home again in Indiana! My only
slight complication was an allergic reaction to the adhesive used on my
bandages. Now, the only reason I mention this is because even when I was
back in the states, my two head surgeons Dr. Verboonon and Dr. Perez
emailed, text and called me to see how I was doing!! Talk about going above
and beyond the call of duty. They didn't have a nurse call or my patient
facilitator they both contacted me multiple times!
My rash may be gone but my positive feelings about my surgeons, my
patient facilitator and my experience in Cancun will always live on! If
anyone out there is considering a surgery in Mexico I would be happy to
give you all the ins and outs of my time in Cancun. I urge everyone to do
their research but for me, there was only one place and that was in Cancun
with Dr. Verboonen.
— Valerie H.
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02/13 06:07 AM
Hello Everyone! I have my surgery (VSG) scheduled with Dr. Verboonen, in
Cancun, on March 14, 2009. I am very excited and nervous and filled with
tons of emotions! I really can't wait to change my life! I would love to
hear from anyone out there who wants to share their experience with me. Any
tips or advice for pre-op/post-op life is also appreciated! Thank you!!
— Valerie H.
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01/24 02:58 PM
Had VSG surgery at Obesity Goodbye on 12/26/08. I felt from the beginning
that I had very good, competent care there from all three doctors
(Verboonen, Ponce de Leon & Freya) and that they were very attentive to all
questions and needs. Their follow-up care has also been EXCELLENT and
really benefited my recovery. I also THOROUGHLY enjoyed the help and
support of their patient coordinator who is from the states and works
closely with the doctors right there in Tijuana providing door-to-door
transportation and after-care to patients in her lovely home over looking
the Pacific Ocean. There were several times in my experience there that I
felt they went the extra mile for me and ALL of the care provided by this
clinic has been very personable and appreciated!
— PJinSanDiego
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01/24 10:04 AM
YES...I just had this surgical procedure done on Friday, December 26, 2008,
and would be happy to help you with any questions you might have.
— PJinSanDiego
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09/22 08:30 AM
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Has anyone had the sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Tijuana Mexico using Dr.
Sergio Verboonen
and Dr. Ponce de Leon ?
— tonyag3
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07/25 11:12 PM
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Marc, The Obesity Goodbye Center is located in Tijuana. I decided to go
to the clinic as a few people from work went and looked great. I was
retiring and I wanted to start living. See my post below. Dr. Verboonen
is a top notch surgeon, who has the band himself. He knows your needs and
desires as he himself is just like us. All the doctors at the clinic are
great and I've really enjoyed being around them. If you have any more
questions, let me know and I will get the answers for you.
— lanaph
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07/25 10:55 PM
Hi all, my name is Lana Humphries. I am from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I
had the band done in March, 2007. I've lost 76 pounds. I have 35 more to
go to reach my goal. I came to OGB through Sandra and Deidra,
coordinators. When I tell you it changed my life - there is no exacuration
(bad speller) in that. I loved it here and began coming back with Dedria
evey time I could which started out being every 3 months. In January,
after praying on it, I felt compelled to move here. My gift is compassion
and serving. What better way to do that than to open a recovery house
"Amazing Grace Healing Casa". I work directly with Obesity Goodbye and can
give the proper nutrition that I lacked when I came and had to accept what
the hotel had. If you know anyone that might be interested in coming to
get the lapband done, please give them this website or they can e-mail me
at lanaph53@yahoo.com. I have an e-mail account coming from OGB soon.
Looking forward to hearing from each of you. Also, if you would like to be
included in my e-mails of my adventures here in Real Del Mar - overlooking
the Pacific Ocean, send me your e-mail to be added. Thanks. Lana
— lanaph
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06/11 11:29 AM
what can you tell me about the obesity good bye center, and specially Dr.
Verboonen?
— 007_mark
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01/26 06:08 PM
I just wanted to say "hi" to all my Obesity Goodbye bandsters. Did you see
the article from the American Medical Association's Journal that said that
obesity surgery can reverse Type 2 diabetes (no more medications) 73% of
the time. Diet and exercise only worked 13% of the time. Wow, I'm so glad
I did this procedure and have lost 120 lbs. never to gain it back! Just 40
more lbs. to go then I'm going back for my cosmetic procedure. Maybe this
summer, Dr. V?
Dedria
— Dedria
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01/24 07:41 AM
Well, you can get you free copy here of Julianne Kennedy' newsletter about
Morbid Obese people. Click it here:
http://www.weight-loss-surgery-secrets.com/controversial/free_wls_report.htm
— leeyan2x
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01/24 07:10 AM
Interesting in here. Well, I would also like to lead you to Julianne
Kennedy's site. Have you heard about her? Well, she has done a lot of
research on weight loss surgeries. Now, she is giving away free reports in
order for the world to know the status of obese people in the society.
— leeyan2x
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12/05 01:54 PM
Hello everyone,
My name is Dra. Denise Banuelos. I'm a new member at Obesity Goodbye
Group. I'm here to respond any questions or concerns regarding surgical
procedures and/or follow-up care
My email is dradenisebanuelos@yahoo.com
Have a nice day
Dra. Banuelos
— dradenise
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11/06 11:24 AM
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Melissia im so glad to have found this site. Its helped me out
a ton reading all of your stories here. I hope to have this done in the
next few months. im just starting to do my homework. Im so nervous about
getting this done in the first place let alone in Mexico. If anyone can
give me some advice that would be great. Also convincing my husband that it
will be ok going there to get this done. that is the hardest part now. i
have made up my mind. Thank so much, I look foward to reading for and
posting more.
Melissia
— tallmomof3grls
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03/11 05:28 PM [ From the surgery page of Ladybugz_247]
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Hey Girl,
Keep up the GREAT work you look amazing ...
— Vickie S.
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03/08 05:26 PM
Hello. Would u happen to know if its bad to throw up everytime that u
eat.
— espie
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11/17 07:43 PM
Hi everyone! I'm a new lapband patient....still very nervous about it!
My surgery was this past week on 11/8/06. My doctors, Verboonen, Ponce
and Freire were an excellent team. Their service, hospitality and great
attention make me feel much confidence that I will be alright.
This is my first week w/ the Band, it feels weird.....I start weighing 200
lbs (5'4" height). I'm still in the liquid diet, which is hard to do. I
considered myself to be addicted to food so I'm really expecting that the
band can help me take out this adiction out of my life. I was avery
emotional eater, so I have to admit that miss food. Specially at this time
ofthe year (close to THanksgiving and Christmas) .... But I know my halth
come first therefore I have to be strong!
Anyways! I pray that everything goes fine and really hope to loose some
weight. Ask to all of you that help me pray that I can keep up with all
the the things that I should do and that evrything can work fine.
This firts week I've been feeling a lot nauseas and tired. I'm trying to
drink good proteins sources juices and taking vitamins.
I will keep you post ot n how I'm doing and my recuperation.
Thanks to all of you that had placed your testimonies so people like me
can feel inspired and have enough courge to go thru this surgery.
Blessings!
— carpediem1417
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10/22 09:39 PM
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Congratulations Stacy! your on your way to a healthier life!
— Ladybugz_247
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09/20 08:33 AM [ From the surgery page of Ladybugz_247]
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Hey Wendy, you look awsome! 212..you are on a roll! Keep up the good work
and next time you go to Mexico...take me. LOL
— celgudino
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07/13 05:59 PM
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Thank's to all of you who have sent me all your positive vibes.. I am doing
fine and I feel great! I am so happy that I had this done.
— Ladybugz_247
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06/23 02:15 PM [ From the surgery page of Ladybugz_247]
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goodluck wendy, you are doing fabulous.
— celgudino
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05/10 04:40 PM [ From the surgery page of prayerfulmom]
Yes, I have had my surgery over a year ago this past February. I am
experiencing bad soreness right under the ribcage in the middle. I can
feel a knot although its not very big. Just wandering could my band have
slipped or has anyone had these symptoms? Need help>>>>>
— prayerfulmom
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04/07 06:44 AM [ From the surgery page of Ladybugz_247]
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Wendy,
Just checking with you to see how your surgery went.....I am now a week
into being banded by Dr. Verboonen and I am filling great...I hope that you
met some wonderful people like I did when I was there.
Jeanne Jones
— LilChilde
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