To be honest..I had forgotten all about this site when I registered several years ago which is why I ended up creating a new account (found the old one BTW). Anyway since I found OH again I have been here everday while at work, reading the entries, getting help when needed, etc. It's addicting and I'm not sure how to stop but at least you did better than me..ANd I'm Post Op!

I made it to work and BAM...OH again..LOL!

Love you guys!

See?? I know it...just slap me! I thought it might have the word "Victory" in it but I couldn't for the life of me figure out the rest...

Thanks for the answer and everyone have a great day!

Congrats!! I know that feeling...Rode rides at Six Flags over Texas with room to spare...

Ain't life grand!

What the hell does "NSV" mean? And I know it's gonna be an easy one if I just think about it but man...I'm having a brain fart...LOL!

My friend had her legs/arms done at the same time. Best thing she ever did but MAN!!! She also said it was the most painful of the 4 things (she also had her boobs and tummy done).

I'm pretty sure I'll have it done as some point but not anytime soon since I'm just 3 months PO...

Exactly! My insurance didn't cover it either..even with co-morbidities! So self pay was the way to go for me. Came up with the deposit and they financed the rest for me. Total cost of the surgery was $8400.00 but if I pay it off early (which I have the option w/o penalty) the cost will only be about $6800.00. That still saved me well over $9000.00 from having to pay for it here in the US. My care in Mexico was excellent and I would do it all over again when and if I need to have any additional surgeries done to fix what the weight loss did (boobs, arms, legs, tummy). 

Hope this helps!

I had this problem as well when I started eating normal (well normal for us..LOL!) foods again and the dr said it's because you haven't had any solid foods for a while so your body is re-adjusting to foods again. This will pass but jus****ch what you eat for a while and see what seems to trigger it more than usual...
 
Congrats on the surgery and a new adventure in your life!!!

I too had my surgery in Juarez, Mexico and you're right...I would have never gotten the care I did there anywhere here in the US! I would have been kicked out of the hospital after the 2nd day and on pain meds as well. As it was I was off of the IV and pain medication the next day with no further problems. Meds are so different there then they are here. I would recommend surgery in Mexico any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Congrats on the surgery and beginning a new adventure in your life!!!