My name is Lisa and I'm 40 yrs old. Ive been researching WLS for 5 yrs and have finally decided on the VSG with Dr. Joya. I have a surgery date for March 14...
Welcome Lisa! You will be having your surgery on my Birth Day! Best wishes to you on your day of being "re-born"! I have no regrets for getting my VGS. I look...
Thanks Sherry...can you tell me about ur experience with Dr. Joya and the hospital, etc? About flying to Mexico...im probably more afraid of flying than I am...
Hi you all! I would like to know if the gastrectomy will work for a man, that needs to loose around 200 pounds and how long will it take aproximately in case,...
Hi Welcome. Ofcourse it will work for a man. I was reading on www.obesityhelp.com yesterday,(on the gastric sleeve support site).. there was a woman who ...
Hi Lisa, I agree,,,I hate to fly,,but all went well. I took my son, who was 14 at the time. We had a blast. I had surgery on Monday,,,we were stilling pool...
Thanks for the info. Everyone keeps telling me to upgrade the hotel room...but how do i do that and how do i pay for it? did the hospital provide meals for ur...
Hi Lisa, I upgraded when I checked in. We flew down a day ahead and got a room the first night facing the cottages. It was pretty,,but after surgery and when I...
Hi Lisa, Ditto what Sherry said. She's my hero, as she's done so well. I've gotten a bit side tracked due to health issues with my mom and then she passed ...
PS....the cost for the upgrade for a room with a bay view is only $20/night and there's a fireworks show from the " pirate boat " each night. Very visible from...
I am trying to get approved for surgery with my husband's insurance company, and was wondering if anybody in canada had been APPROVED, and were still allowed...
Thanks for all the tips, Jane. I think u misunderstood me or something. Its only my husband that will be going. I wish I could take both of my kids, but of...
I have 3 weeks until the big day...excited!! A friend at work had a gastric bypass and gave me a box of the drinks she drank after her surgery. It is called...
Hi Terri, Doesn't it get exciting as the date nears ? I couldn't wait and the day I drove to the airport was pure joy.... although a bit dry without...
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we were not able to get it covered in canada but sare going t clasim it on our income tax. ... company, and was ... allowed to go to mexico ... canada, and i...
Does anyone know what the weather is like in Mexico during March? My surgery is March 14 and i am wondering what to pack. Yes, I realize its still early...
Hi Lisa ! Yes, the excitement of getting ready is part of the fun. Here's my list. 1. Loose fitting clothing. No underwire bras. 2. Heating pad. It will feel...
Yes, be sure to claim it on your income tax, including all costs relating to it... eg airfare. Jane In a message dated 1/18/2008 3:16:09 P.M. Pacific Standard...
Jane, My bookkeeper told me that certain stipulations apply........... I got the impression that she thought this was like plastic surgery.............and...
Hi Karen, I claimed mine last year with no problems at all. I was using a very experienced CPA. I don't know if that made a difference, but she was clear...
It is my understanding that Canada does not have complete coverage, federally, provincially or private insurance. However, Federally certain portions are...
Jane.....isnt there a restaurant in the hotel or near that we can get food - broth? id rather just buy it there if i can. I dont have an electric pot to take...
my cpa said it was claimable if your doctor recommended it and you were having significant problems with your health, ie high blood pressure, diabetes, joint...
Hi Lisa, In a message dated 1/19/2008 9:07:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ladiesassie2@... writes: Jane.....isnt there a restaurant in the hotel or near...
Thanks you guys for all your help, that's probably the best I can do is get it claimed on income tax... thanks for your replies, sorry it took me so long to...
Hi I am set up to have the sleeve done the end of the month. I have a couple of questions. 1. Are there any foods you can't eat after you have it done and your...
Steve, I just wanted to let you know that I traveled by myself when I had surgery in November. It was a piece of cake! They took such good care of me and made...
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