SADIRA
On July 30, 2007 (my 37th birthday) I finally made my mind up.....I would no longer allow this weight to control my life. As you can see from my surprise 80's party....I was so bloated that I couldn't enjoy myself. Every part of my body hurt. I could barely walk a few step before I felt winded. I couldn't image myself living this life any longer. In fact I thought to myself, this is not living. I decided that it was time to do something about it. I decided that after so many diets and weight loss products and so many failures at losing weight, my last hope was WLS (weight loss surgery). Gastric Bypass seemed too dangerous, so I opted for LapBand. It seemed like the best way for me to regain my life back.
After I made my mind up to have the WLS, I knew that I did not want to wait for any insurance company to deny me or make me jump through any hoops. I decided to fund the surgery myself. I had some money saved and thought what better gift to myself than another chance at life.
I began to research doctors and found an excellent doctor in Mexico. My family was real concerned when I told them I was going to Mexico for my surgery. They were happy that I had made the decision to have the WLS, but worried about what kind of treatment I would receive in Mexico.
Well let me tell you....the doctors at Obsesity Goodbye Center were AWESOME....they treated me with great care and most of all with digity and respect. They made me feel at ease. After the surgery, I spent the night in a hospital in Mexico where a patient advocate sat by my side with my sister most of the night.
The next day, my doctor came by to check on me and release me to spend another night in a local 5 star hotel. I didn't even need to take any pain medication after my first night in the hospital. I really luv the care and attention I received.
