Several girls on this site have had surgery in Mexico and I know a few of them used Dr Ponce and have been more than happy with the overall stay and surgery. They all said the hospitals were very well equipped, professional and nicer and cleaner than any hospital in Winnipeg. And any one of them would do it over again and have no regrets...I am sure you will hear from a few of them respond themselves so they can tell you their own personal experiences. I had my surgery done here, But If I had to pay to go to Mexico with no wait times..I think I would do it. A more than pleased with my results,, have lost a 100 pounds and am much happier now. I think you will hear, it's not about the money anymore...what will money and a new house do if you cant or are not around to enjoy it ! Good luck, Barb C

Hope your doing ok sondra? You have had a rough time.

Cedarstar I sent you a P. M.

Hi and congrats on your upcoming surgery date! I was off on EI sick benefits, you can apply the last day you work. There is a two week waiting period for which you are not paid and the length of time it takes is dependent on EI themselves. My doctor kept me off work for close to 8 weeks. It's a major surgery and he wanted to ensure that I had enough healing time before going back. Everyone is different in their healing and the amount of time you will need will depend on you and the type of work you do. Talk to your doctor and make sure you do what's best for you, no need to rush back before you are ready. Good Luck!

I stayed at under 800 calories until I was almost a year out. Then I started to add calories with heavy exercise routines. I now stay between 800 and 1000 calories most days. Some days I will go as high as 1300. My Dr said 800 to 1000 calories a day and eat 300 calories more if you exercise more than 300 calories worth of burn. I don't always add the calories. I found I had my best weight loss at under 800 calories a day with over 80 grms protein and under 40 grms carbs, and drinking 100 oz of water or more.

Since I have had imy surgery I have noticed a pain occasionally in my right side.  Just under the rib cage, I think this is Gal bladder area (not sure)  This only seems to happen when I am dehydrated and It is so strong at times I can't take a deep breath.  Does this happen to anyone else??    The pain does go away and the area seems sore for awhile.  Is this maybe symptoms of gall stones?