No tequila!!

Well after talking to my mom, I have decided not to go to Mexico for surgery. Please know it has nothing to do w/ the surgeon or anything else there. My mom has offered to pay for the biggest part of my surgery. I still have to pay my 10000, that I would have paid in Mexico. She just wants me here, and it won't set her back much. I am grateful because I didn't want to be gone from my daughter for so long. Still hope to be MARCHin' in. Talked to the surgeons office Dr. davis in houston and they said that it shouldn't be a problem getting in March. I will keep posting w/ info. July

WOW! What a WONDERFUL Mom!!! Aren't ya glad ya told her now?!? (Is she looking to adopt? ) I had to switch surgeons/hospitals for insurance reasons. I was already approved. My original surgeon had me slated for 1/28 surgery. My current (and fabulous!) surgeon took me right in: all the 'difficult' work was done, I was approved, I just had to find out THEIR aftercare program, etc, and I was scheduled for their next date, which was March 9th. You should probably have the same experience. Well, even if you don't get a March date, you're still a Marcher at heart. You're still a part of us, so you'd STILL better hang 'round! No defections allowed! We'll even forgive you of the tequila you promised you'd bring us all (funny how quickly it went from a suggestion to a promise, eh?). I admire all youse guyses who are going far away from home for your surgeries. I'm a flaming suburbanite, am from an area where there's every kind of excellent health care available within a few miles in any direction, so I can get it done at many places. I'm blessed that way, and don't take it for granted. I was engaged to a guy who lived in the rural "Thumb" area of Michigan (I live in the northern suburbs of Detroit), and had to consider moving to his "Yahoosville" berg of a town. My first question was "how far to the closest hospital?" and it was WAY too far to suit my needs. My next complaint was that their water smelled like rotten eggs (sulphur), and we decided he'd move in to MY house after marrying, not vice versa. We're long since 'history', but medical care was first on my list. With this WLS, I just can't imagine having to spend my 1st day out of the hospital on a plane or in a hotel somewhere...NO WAY. I'm spoiled -- I wanna be in MY home, with MY dust bunnies and MY dogs licking/kissing me and laying next to my couch while I'm watching MY TV and going potty in MY bathroom. But I guess having my WLS far away was my only option, I'd have to consider it. Thank you, Lord, that I don't have to go that way. Keep us posted...glad to hear the good news! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to all Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles Zero-minus-28 and counting!

aaaaaaaaaw .. no tequila ??? I am suffering withdrawal now at the idea that I am going to be margarita-less for a VERY long time. I haven't even had so much as a Corona since New Year's Eve and that was even before I had my first consult, but I knew it was time to turn over a new leaf. Like Kimmer, I can't imagine traveling a great distance for the surgery. As it is, I chose a program that is about an hour and a half away, but I am confident that was the right decision for me. My husband is threatening to bring the RV with us and camp out in the hospital parking lot for the duration of my stay there. Dr Mike thinks the idea is a hoot. I am not so sure what PMC would think tho. Hugs, Mo

There is no question but what it will make the followup easier. I'm glad she came through for you and is being supportive (in more ways than one! ) Let us know your new date... Joy (3/1)

She can run, but she can't hide! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles Zero-minus-28 and counting!