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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. Dr. Ariel Ortiz- Does it HAVE to be Enspira?!?

    By KittyChick,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,156 views

  2. How long did it take to cross the border at San Diego?

    By SeattleSue,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,155 views

  3. Sleeved in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez

    By sbarbiegirl,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,153 views

  4. Going to Jerusalem Hospital

    By leawhite,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,149 views

  5. Dr. Alejandro Lopez

    By AmandaRaeLeo,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,142 views

  6. Surgery With Dr. Ponce Update

    By BeautyVGSJourney,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,139 views

  7. Did you take a tax deduction for the cost of your VSG in Mexico?

    By IdahoGirl32,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,139 views

  8. Dr. Pompa in mexico

    By slimkimmy,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,139 views

  9. Has anyone had gastric bypass in Mexico

    By A.Edward,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,138 views

  10. Anyone booked with Dr. Cabrera or Valenzuela and staying at the Marriott?

    By MumtazG38,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,136 views

  11. How to ask for 6 days off at work

    By JennG25,
    • 41 replies
    • 2,136 views

  12. Alone?

    By Losin4good,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,134 views

  13. pre op Diet

    By nurseghana,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,129 views

  14. great site to research surgeons in Mexico

    By jspitznogle,   
    • 10 replies
    • 2,129 views

  15. LA Baby!

    By AmandaRaeLeo,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,125 views

  16. How did you finance your surgery?

    By Chunkysoup,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,124 views

  17. Mexico

    By tryinagain2day,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,122 views

  18. Surgery Feb 4 - Tijuana

    By HoosierGirl,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,119 views

  19. I made it

    By fletcherette,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,114 views

  20. July 6th date with Dr. Illan?

    By dolechild23,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,113 views

  21. Looking for alternatives to Tijuana!

    By biginjapan,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,111 views

  22. What are the Requirements to Have WLS in Mexico

    By HeatherSchwartz,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,109 views

  23. Sleeve in Mexico/thru Tx?

    By Fingersx,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,109 views

  24. If you were sleeved in Mexico add me I can help you!I

    By BeccaLayne1959,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,107 views

  25. Beliteweight Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal & Dr. Elmo Aramburo

    By SKhan,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,107 views

  26. June Sleevers

    By cherie1989,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,104 views

  27. Ice chips in Mexico

    By CCinINdiana,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,103 views

  28. Anyone scheduled with Dr. Alejandro Lopez at VIDA Hospital Feb or March

    By SleevedNFree,   
    • 24 replies
    • 2,103 views

  29. who to choose in mexico

    By verticallatitude,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,098 views

  30. Vitamins -Pills after fresh vsg or only chewable?

    By Water Nazi,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,096 views

  31. Seat belt extenders on plane

    By serenity1959,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,095 views

  32. Has Anyone Used Mexico Bariatric Center For Dr. Lopez

    By zoriahdiana5,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,094 views

  33. Question about bougie size with Dr. Almanza

    By britiajon,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,093 views

  34. No patient left behind

    By NeNe1284,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,091 views

  35. Anyone Having Surgery Next Week In Tj?

    By mbabercrombie,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,089 views

  36. Today's The Day

    By samantha814,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,087 views

  37. Information On How To Pay

    By revtoby,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,084 views

  38. HELP! Need to choose between Dr. Aceves and Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela

    By Timeforchange20,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,082 views

  39. American board certified. Important?

    By sadymichele,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,082 views

  40. GOING ALONE

    By amys,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,082 views

  41. Dr. Quinones at Pompeii - Reviews?

    By WendyS2BP,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,081 views

  42. At MI DOCTOR HOSPITAL IN TJ

    By Italiancurves,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,080 views

  43. Cancun, Mexico

    By Faith4me,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,079 views

  44. Picked Surgery in Mexico, great!... Now what do I do?

    By *Rosana*,   
    • 24 replies
    • 2,073 views

  45. Dr's. Osuna and Ortega

    By citizenwill,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,072 views

  46. pre-op tests?

    By MissKatt,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,070 views

  47. How Much Does All The Extras Cost?

    By crystalintville,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,070 views

  48. Can anyone offer input on Dr. Jose Rodriguez &/or BeLiteWeight?

    By Okiebon,
    • 42 replies
    • 2,069 views

  49. Not disclosing details about surgery to employer

    By schavez2010,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,067 views

  50. How was the plane ride after Surgery in Mexico?

    By Fat2Phat2016,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,062 views

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  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

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