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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. What Documents Do I Have To Bring To Get Back Into The U.S.?

    By Proud2BMe,
    • 3 replies
    • 851 views

  2. does viber or google hangouts work to make wifi calls in mexico

    By freddie8_8,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,575 views

  3. Anyone use the surgeons on this site ? Ponce DE Leon or others ? Please help need info

    By Aliyah14,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,644 views

  4. Dr. Ponce and BariatricPal Deals on 4/1/15

    By jenjen6684,
    • 9 replies
    • 766 views

  5. Do I Need A Spirometer And A Mexican Phone Card?

    By Proud2BMe,
    • 3 replies
    • 594 views

  6. Going to Mexico April 1!

    By lmoore,
    • 7 replies
    • 645 views

  7. Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana

    By Veegee04,
    • 3 replies
    • 680 views

  8. April/May sleevers!

    By SassyRNMom,   
    • 94 replies
    • 3,825 views

  9. Experiences with other surgeon/hospitals in Mexico

    By Jerr_Bear,   
    • 9 replies
    • 934 views

  10. Has anyone used Dr. Alvarez with Endobariatrics in Mexico?

    By readyfor2015,
    • 9 replies
    • 741 views

  11. Dr. David Vazquez who works with Dr. Fernando Garcia any one have Surgery by him?

    By Rachel Jacobson,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,035 views

  12. Long Term VSG Sleevers?

    By nancytrevino,   
    • 315 replies
    • 18,500 views

  13. Help! Hubby has zero facts and won't even consider TJ.

    By kyleegirl01,
    • 8 replies
    • 987 views

  14. 5 days post op 11 pounds down

    By trulyamazingtoo,
    • 3 replies
    • 533 views

  15. insurance coverage for post operation complications

    By freddie8_8,
    • 1 reply
    • 733 views

  16. What should I take to Tijuana with me?

    By sashamp,   
    • 2 replies
    • 607 views

  17. optional insurance for mexico elective vsg

    By freddie8_8,
    • 2 replies
    • 937 views

  18. Stomach flu

    By katyh2015,
    • 1 reply
    • 379 views

  19. Anyone Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Dr Ramos Kelly?

    By gleone,
    • 0 replies
    • 260 views

  20. Looking for experiences with Dr. Elias Ortiz only

    By sadymichele,   
    • 12 replies
    • 1,181 views

  21. Getting ready to be sleeved

    By trulyamazingtoo,
    • 9 replies
    • 811 views

  22. Help me pack for surgery!

    By JennG25,
    • 9 replies
    • 652 views

  23. Dr Almanza April 17,2015

    By quinmac,
    • 0 replies
    • 214 views

  24. 1st day of my pre-op diet

    By trulyamazingtoo,
    • 9 replies
    • 663 views

  25. Last day eating normal...

    By trulyamazingtoo,
    • 4 replies
    • 525 views

  26. Deciding between Dr. Fernando Garcia and Dr. Illan

    By sadymichele,
    • 2 replies
    • 361 views

  27. Going to Tijuana in March!

    By Jesser,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,008 views

  28. Dr. Mario Camelo Ramos?

    By SassyRNMom,
    • 0 replies
    • 833 views

  29. Protein Shakes-What brand do you use?

    By Chrissyg,
    • 9 replies
    • 783 views

  30. Service Dog?

    By Rose Red,
    • 2 replies
    • 520 views

  31. I Have a Date. February 26th (Tentative)

    By Chrissyg,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,209 views

  32. Dr. Jose Curiel Marchena?

    By emwei3,   
    • 7 replies
    • 673 views

  33. back on track.....sx date 2/27!

    By mrshawk92,
    • 1 reply
    • 458 views

  34. What Happened to the OCC thread?

    By JamieLogical,
    • 4 replies
    • 680 views

  35. Did anyone choose Dr Fernando Garcia?

    By sherricustred,
    • 2 replies
    • 200 views

  36. Seeking buddy--Feb. 23 in TJ

    By ylssan,
    • 2 replies
    • 360 views

  37. Anyone at Angeles TJ or with Dr Corvala on/around Feb 19th?

    By gundern2015,   
    • 13 replies
    • 1,655 views

  38. Plastics in Mexico?

    By Seahawkgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 438 views

  39. Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico

    By starrspunn,
    • 4 replies
    • 532 views

  40. Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela –

    By melondya1908,
    • 15 replies
    • 616 views

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

    By SleevedNFree,   
    • 24 replies
    • 2,103 views

  42. Citerra... Pain in the b...

    By JennG25,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,931 views

  43. March 6th in Mexico with Dr Ortiz and ALM

    By skeptictrash1,
    • 1 reply
    • 240 views

  44. Great Surgeon and Hospital in Mexico - trying to narrow....

    By gundern2015,   
    • 20 replies
    • 8,381 views

  45. Bariatric Surgery in Mexico

    By tiney128,
    • 2 replies
    • 629 views

  46. Finding physicians..?

    By Lindsey87,
    • 1 reply
    • 425 views

  47. I am having surgery in Mexico

    By Fat_no_more,   
    • 4 replies
    • 688 views

  48. How to ask for 6 days off at work

    By JennG25,
    • 41 replies
    • 2,136 views

  49. Passport?

    By WendieBryant,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,351 views

  50. Dr Zavalza

    By kizzyfit,
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views

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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.

      · 0 replies
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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!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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