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Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

A forum for discussing travel to Mexico to have Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or another type of Weight Loss Surgery, as well as for discussing self-pay for weight loss surgery.

4,291 topics in this forum

  1. Just got to San diego

    By Bowgirl,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,349 views

  2. Dr. Ortiz? Yay Or Nay?

    By amytug,
    • 18 replies
    • 975 views

  3. What should I take with me to Mexico?

    By okaykay,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,324 views

  4. I'm So Happy, I'm So Happy, I'm So Happy

    By StrangelyNormal,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,559 views

  5. Sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez

    By sbarbiegirl,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,160 views

  6. 1 post op photo

    By nurseghana,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,860 views

  7. Dr. Illan / Florence Hospital - info to put in front of spouse to reassure him?

    By rhw94123,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,785 views

  8. 3 months post op and down 50 lbs! Pics!

    By mango926,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,473 views

  9. Sleeved this morning!

    By Rubygirl,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,763 views

  10. Dr. Kelly Preop Diet Ideas?

    By mrsteacher,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,141 views

  11. Long term Mexican surgeries success?

    By marielove,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,440 views

  12. Hospital Angeles (Tijuana) - CLOSING?

    By Okiebon,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,402 views

  13. Problems With Mexico Process!

    By cam,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,396 views

  14. Sigh....unsure..

    By Paigers,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,001 views

  15. New Here ... Dr Ponce

    By Learningtotwinkle,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,908 views

  16. And I'm up!

    By tessies,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,215 views

  17. dr fernando garcias patients

    By lotti,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,319 views

  18. Waiting list for Fernando Garcia?

    By hurley911,
    • 17 replies
    • 728 views

  19. Mexican Doctor needed

    By slt77036,   
    • 17 replies
    • 4,249 views

  20. Cancun, Mexico

    By Faith4me,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,094 views

  21. ANY SLEEVER'S WHO WENT WITH DR ALVAREZ?

    By BackToBeautiful,
    • 17 replies
    • 833 views

  22. Surgery Yesterday W/dr. Almanza

    By ShannonH,   
    • 17 replies
    • 1,742 views

  23. Scheduled for March 7

    By stephanie_christie,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,753 views

  24. Ignorant People

    By StrangelyNormal,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,525 views

  25. Signs posted at border warning away Americans to Mexico?

    By chickadee73,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,158 views

  26. This week's TIJ sleevers (Feb 18 -23)

    By salsha,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,047 views

  27. Any Regrets?

    By bilbisgfy,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,791 views

  28. Dr Altamirano?

    By ali91890,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,642 views

  29. Dr F Garcia And Hospital Mi In Tijuana

    By andersonlj,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,671 views

  30. Should I ask Mexico Bariatric Centre for reinbusement for ....

    By westcoastlady,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,802 views

  31. Dr. Garcia Is Amazing!

    By qtpatootie77,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,561 views

  32. Making Myself Crazy!

    By Band07,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,662 views

  33. Sunday Marriott, Monday Hospital Mi Doctor

    By MadB,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,851 views

  34. Florence Hospital Vs. Int Hospital Tijuana Mexico

    By BeautyVGSJourney,   
    • 17 replies
    • 9,681 views

  35. VSG with Dr. Alejandro Lopez in Puerto Vallarta 12 May 16

    By Boujie,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,410 views

  36. Approved for Financing....Freaking out a little

    By FancyCakes,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,624 views

  37. Ready, But Could Use Advice

    By icon23,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,310 views

  38. Deposit ( Ready 4 Change )

    By Jarrod1997,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,915 views

  39. July 17Th With Dr Garcia.. Anyone Else?

    By lynnz,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,187 views

  40. U Know What Made Me First Realize I Was Fat?

    By StrangelyNormal,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,060 views

  41. Change in plans...now going with Dr. Aceves

    By ncdimps,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,388 views

  42. I am in Mexico and surgery is tomorrow afternoon

    By iboprincess,   
    • 17 replies
    • 2,442 views

  43. 7 Weeks Before And After Surgery With Dr Garcia Pics

    By Faganberry,   
    • 17 replies
    • 2,205 views

  44. Alvarez Price Vs Us?

    By made2beme,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,964 views

  45. Flying home after surgery

    By Kristen125,   
    • 17 replies
    • 6,136 views

  46. Mexico prices - please share yours and your surgeon

    By Jenny12,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,692 views

  47. New Zealand -> Tijuana

    By rollargirl,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,866 views

  48. Shopping=Depression

    By Jesser,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,460 views

  49. Did I Make The Right Choice?

    By mommamea,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,426 views

  50. Why did the Marriott hotel charge my debit card?

    By Olivia23,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,984 views

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    • rinabobina

      rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

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