I'm scheduled for Surgery

Dec 05, 2009

I know it seems quick, but I have to remind myself that I have been researching and looking into this surgery for a long time.  I've been visiting and reading these boards for a long time also, so I've read all the pro's and con's and have read about all the doctors available, including those in Mexico. 

The cost for me to have surgery here would be $19,000 and would not include any of the testing involved.  So I could possibly be looking at $25,000 out of pocket since I'm a self pay. 

I've decided to have surgery in Mexico with Dr. Alberto Aceves and I'm totally at peace and comfortable with my decision. We will fly to San Diego on January 18th for pre op testing and surgery will be Jan 19th, 2010.  I will remain in the hospital until January 22, 2010.  The total cost including all pre op testing is $9000.  That does not include airline tickets but does include one night hotel stay in San Diego. My hubby will stay with me at the hospital the other days.

I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I know its normal to feel this way. I'm so gratefull for this site and the people here who post their experiences so that us newbies know what to expect.

I'll be journaling along the way in hopes that something I write may help the next person coming along.

I uploaded before pictures, but I'm so ashamed and embarassed at what I look like, I can't bring myself to make them public.  Eventually I think I will be able to show them.  Did anyone else feel this way about their photos?

Until Later.

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