Endo Bariatrics, in Piedras Negras (near-ish San Antonio, Texas), approved me for surgery almost immediately. They are now bombarding me with marketing emails, especially from their patient coordinator, a former patient herself, who used to weigh 400 pounds. I don't want to unsubscribe until I'm approved at the other clinic.
Oasis of Hope, in Tijuana (near San Diego), has asked for additional information -- a blood panel, an EKG, and a letter from a primary care doctor clearing me for surgery. Unfortunately, like most people in our town, we don't have a family doctor, but there is a primary care doctor that I see more often, the same doctor who referred me for the surgery in BC. I have an upcoming appointment to see her, and presumably I'll be able to tick the boxes soon after that.
After that, I can schedule the surgery anytime in October or November. There will be the two-week fast before surgery, which I have concerns about. But the big takeaway: it's happening soon.
Wow! That sure is a fast track! I am glad you are so optimistic about it all and that everything seems to be progressing so quickly. Sending you hugs!
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