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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. Starting preop diet

    By edz2129644,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,389 views

  2. Big Difference In Cost

    By becksnky,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,498 views

  3. Strictures? I am reading complications and came across this one

    By atlchick,
    • 2 replies
    • 637 views

  4. How should I pay?

    By alicosani,
    • 6 replies
    • 734 views

  5. Dr. Areil Ortiz

    By 803Misty,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,555 views

  6. Warning: Odd Email From Http://www.medicaltourismco.com/

    By Rootman,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,074 views

  7. Do you need passport or is birth certifcate and drivers license ok?

    By becksnky,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,232 views

  8. Lots of questions...please help!

    By SaraLou,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,700 views

  9. has anyone used medicaltourismco with dr ismael cabrera garcia

    By derickalvinderick,
    • 12 replies
    • 636 views

  10. Dr. Garcia success story :)

    By fletcherette,
    • 34 replies
    • 1,776 views

  11. July Sleevers - Post Here!

    By Canary Diamond,   
    • 90 replies
    • 5,844 views

  12. Where's the best place for broth in Tj?

    By newmeby50,
    • 2 replies
    • 502 views

  13. Dr. Lopez, MI Hospital, June, Advice!

    By mrs.petethecat,   
    • 5 replies
    • 607 views

  14. (More) Nova Questions

    By measureofme,
    • 3 replies
    • 588 views

  15. How long until weight loss begins?

    By Luv2bslim,
    • 4 replies
    • 713 views

  16. Anyone had surgery in Guadalajara ?

    By Georgiagirl27,
    • 0 replies
    • 616 views

  17. Dr. Ramos-Kelly: Positive testimonies but questionable rating?

    By Ava324,
    • 14 replies
    • 10,045 views

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

    By IdahoGirl32,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,125 views

  19. Dr. Garcia

    By saffikeagan 8/31/13,
    • 9 replies
    • 448 views

  20. visa cash card, and hotel

    By Canada here,
    • 4 replies
    • 745 views

  21. My experience - Dr Lopez - Puerto Vallarta

    By deedadumble,
    • 5 replies
    • 890 views

  22. pre op diet

    By katie75009,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,086 views

  23. Puerto Vallarta experience

    By Diane22,
    • 0 replies
    • 624 views

  24. Dr lopez.

    By leslie01,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,231 views

  25. Dr Acevez, Dr Ortiz or Dr Alvarez?

    By Vetniemeer,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,667 views

  26. surgery friday new big fear

    By mimimcd,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,466 views

  27. How to convince my dad that surgery in Mexico is not a scam?

    By supbanana,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,642 views

  28. My Dr Illan experience!

    By North_Chicky,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,119 views

  29. Dr. Lopez, Tijuana August 6, 2013

    By mscands,   
    • 11 replies
    • 1,209 views

  30. Dr. Carlos Arturo Diaz Avelar and single incision?

    By mooregirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,966 views

  31. Dr. Carlos Diaz for single incision gastric sleeve in TJ Mexico?

    By tbrown9,
    • 2 replies
    • 962 views

  32. Anyone hear about a Mexico Bariatric Center patient passing away this weekend?

    By Michele in NY,   
    • 86 replies
    • 7,822 views

  33. Coordinators in Mexico?

    By hopin4health,   
    • 15 replies
    • 1,684 views

  34. TJ and Fish Tacos

    By saffikeagan 8/31/13,
    • 1 reply
    • 517 views

  35. I left Mexicali and Dr Aceves without a sleeve...

    By stephanie1678,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,742 views

  36. I'm leaving in a couple hours for the Indy Airport

    By Rox,
    • 8 replies
    • 843 views

  37. I can't pick a Dr! Help!

    By mlecompte,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,328 views

  38. Dr. Alejandro López Ortega or Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela ?

    By sugarpop,
    • 39 replies
    • 8,319 views

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

    By *Rosana*,   
    • 24 replies
    • 2,057 views

  40. Dr. Aceves 8/21 - tell me your story

    By ducky125,
    • 3 replies
    • 605 views

  41. Lose 10 and stall, lose 10 and stall

    By dork,
    • 3 replies
    • 675 views

  42. Disability insurance questions

    By saccarmen,
    • 5 replies
    • 631 views

  43. My head is spinning from all the different choices in doctors?

    By atlchick,
    • 9 replies
    • 491 views

  44. Doctors coming to the hotel

    By tober,
    • 7 replies
    • 582 views

  45. Complication insurance

    By UNAWAYNE,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,945 views

  46. Has anyone used Dr.Kelly or is scheduled foe Aug with him?

    By Stevejena2013,
    • 4 replies
    • 462 views

  47. mr nice guy has left the building! The fat lady has sung. Adios

    By westcoastlady,
    • 69 replies
    • 5,515 views

  48. Dr. Illan?

    By Jesser,
    • 4 replies
    • 709 views

  49. I told my Mom today

    By saffikeagan 8/31/13,
    • 14 replies
    • 952 views

  50. Dr Aceves..looking for recent personal experience

    By Karmamamma,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,383 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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