Getting re-enthused
My friend Cheryl and I were about the same size – short and round – before I got my lapband. She wanted to do the same thing but because of the health insurance rules in the US, she was declined over and over again. She doesn’t have the cash to pay for it outright in the US, so she decided to go to a hospital in Mexico.
It’s costing her $7500 and that includes transport from the border to the hospital and one night in a hotel. She lives in San Diego and went to a highly recommended hospital. They picked her up at the border and took her to the hospital for tests on Friday and she had the surgery done on Saturday. I heard from her by email today that she’s just fine. She’s gone for two long walks and has done the vacuuming already!
I did remind her that she has a perfect opportunity to be a slacker but she’s so stoked about this that nothing will hold her back. She’s a writer and she’s going to write everything that’s happened to her in her blog. I hope she ends up writing a book about her experience. There are so many questions we all have before we start this journey to thin.
So — now I’m really focused about losing weight. I’ve only got 30 more pounds to go. I know I can do it. OK if you’re thin and you think that 30 pounds is a lot to lose – fuhgeddaboudit! 30 pounds is nuthin to worry about now.
For me it’s all about portion size. I won’t eat more than 3/4 cup at any meal, plus I’ll be drinking all the healthy veggie and fruit juice. Watch me melt before your very eyes.
May 12th, 2008 at 7:55 am
It is scary how we are outsourcing medical procedures to others countries in the US. My friends would go to Mexico for dental work. I know people who would stop by the pharmacy for drugs in Canada and Mexico before heading home for a vacation. Even just over the counter stuff in Mexico is so much cheaper than here. It’s good to hear that your friend is doing ok.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Go Go Go for it!!! I know you can do it. I believe you are not only feeling great now, but also feeling healthier too. More power to you!
May 13th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
I wish you all the best in your journey to a slimmer you. I like it when I hear of people taking control of their life and being triumphant in the end.
I am a vegetarian and because of that, I have no problem maintaining my weight even after two pregnancies and the fact that I am almost 40. I get to eat anything I want except pork, beef and chicken. So if you can, you might want to shun meat altogether, he he he!
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