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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. pre-op diet from OCC

    By MrsPiggleWiggle,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,384 views

  2. Dr Kelly

    By jn26845,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,384 views

  3. Ana (Dr. Kelly) Not Answering Emails?

    By AZ Sunshine,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,383 views

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

    By ncdimps,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,381 views

  5. Did you have adequate vitamin and nutrition counseling in Mexico?

    By Italiancurves,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,380 views

  6. Read Dr. instructions carefully!

    By CCinINdiana,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,378 views

  7. Did you have a buddy with you?

    By JapGirl,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,377 views

  8. Im 32 BMI and want to do sleeve for this reason

    By Matt freund,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,377 views

  9. Va Compensation Benefits

    By cutensingle,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,377 views

  10. Leaving in the morning for Mexicali

    By AnneAC,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,377 views

  11. Mi Doctor or Florence hospital

    By sadymichele,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,376 views

  12. Dental work while in MX

    By LaserSkinGirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,374 views

  13. Pre Op Diet For Dr. Garcia

    By Optima,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,374 views

  14. Thanks for the new forum!

    By sarsar,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,373 views

  15. Surgery in TJ on 9/20

    By Marilync1266,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,372 views

  16. MyFitnessPal

    By AmandaRaeLeo,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,370 views

  17. Researching doctors...

    By rosemaryb,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,370 views

  18. Who Handles Problems Post-Op If Sx Is Done In Mexico?

    By Finding Myself,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,369 views

  19. My experience with Oasis Hospital and Dr. Illian .. (great!)

    By Ondrea Tye,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,368 views

  20. Packing for Mexico

    By fancypants67,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,368 views

  21. Newbie

    By sunshine310,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,367 views

  22. Post Op report

    By lobreezley,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,367 views

  23. Single Incision Sleeve

    By Jesser,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,366 views

  24. Where do I start?

    By jbrizz,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,366 views

  25. To Mexico and Back

    By Keshajo1,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,366 views

  26. Wife And I Are Taking The Plunge (Dr. Zapata, Monterrey)

    By xenus7850,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,366 views

  27. Sutures sticking out?

    By itscometothis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,365 views

  28. I live in So Ca

    By heartonmysleevey,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,363 views

  29. Paying extra for a high BMI

    By Tkenn,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,362 views

  30. Has anyone had surgery with Dr. Alvarez?

    By kitcatsheart,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,359 views

  31. October 11, Dr. Aceves....I'm nervous!!!!!!

    By theshwa,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,359 views

  32. Had Surgery With Dr. Kelly On July 11Th

    By tamtamz,   
    • 11 replies
    • 1,359 views

  33. Alma with Ready 4 A Change

    By saffikeagan 8/31/13,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,358 views

  34. One Year Update

    By dmdakd,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,354 views

  35. Am I the only one?

    By Band07,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,354 views

  36. General questions about recovery

    By Insidefull,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,354 views

  37. Dr Eulices Frayre

    By Emmasca,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,352 views

  38. 24 hour count down

    By edz2129644,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,351 views

  39. Passport?

    By WendieBryant,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,351 views

  40. Surgery dates of July 24-July 31

    By Luv2bslim,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,350 views

  41. What NSV you hope to achieve?

    By ebroady23,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,350 views

  42. Had Sleeve On 6/8 In Monterrey

    By Angelac1982,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,349 views

  43. Dr. Ramos-Kelly

    By JpWill,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,349 views

  44. SLEEVED at Florence Hospital with Dr. Garcia!

    By cindysc,   
    • 22 replies
    • 1,349 views

  45. at the airport! ready to go!

    By Mary0618,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,348 views

  46. About To Pay My Deposit!

    By Jesser,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,348 views

  47. Just got to San diego

    By Bowgirl,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,347 views

  48. *Are you thinking of coming to Mexico For Surgery? YOU MUST READ THIS POST! Your missing out on a great Doctor if you dont read*

    By Dawny28,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,346 views

  49. Youtube Video!

    By BeautyVGSJourney,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,346 views

  50. To Tijuana and Back!

    By FancyCakes,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,345 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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