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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?

    By Vetniemeer,
    • 61 replies
    • 2,963 views

  2. Questions to ask the Dr. (first time posting)

    By kandi p,
    • 3 replies
    • 442 views

  3. Tijuana Bariatrics?

    By Losing it!!,   
    • 4 replies
    • 810 views

  4. Surgery dates of July 24-July 31

    By Luv2bslim,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,339 views

  5. flying

    By katie75009,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,048 views

  6. can I have salad?

    By caligirl21,
    • 6 replies
    • 763 views

  7. tipping in MX?

    By troopersma,
    • 2 replies
    • 693 views

  8. before surgery and after

    By mimimcd,
    • 7 replies
    • 612 views

  9. OMG

    By kp2010,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,500 views

  10. Surgery date Aug 21st with Dr Kelly in Tijuana

    By waterlady,
    • 2 replies
    • 544 views

  11. 4 weeks!

    By 411angela,
    • 8 replies
    • 776 views

  12. Loving thr Dr. Alvarez choice I made

    By kimberlygo,
    • 3 replies
    • 385 views

  13. Introduction

    By Cris31,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,151 views

  14. Did you feel like your laptop was safe?

    By Canary Diamond,
    • 8 replies
    • 647 views

  15. pre-op tests?

    By MissKatt,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,059 views

  16. Does Nova Hosp have wifi?

    By troopersma,
    • 2 replies
    • 499 views

  17. WiFi at TJ

    By NoMoreDonuts,
    • 4 replies
    • 857 views

  18. All over but the "weight"

    By JpWill,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,191 views

  19. I hate it when I eat too much

    By dork,
    • 9 replies
    • 624 views

  20. Complications?

    By Luv2bslim,
    • 6 replies
    • 852 views

  21. Newbie here getting sleevedis sept

    By luckypants,
    • 2 replies
    • 360 views

  22. Gas.... and flying

    By AmyInOrlando,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,086 views

  23. a list of things to bring?

    By katie75009,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,149 views

  24. Complications and Mx, Garcia

    By chickadee73,
    • 5 replies
    • 578 views

  25. Any other Dr. Garcia patients on July 5th?

    By KittyLouSou,
    • 43 replies
    • 1,953 views

  26. ok im preop. but I have this strong desire?

    By 1sunnuri,
    • 11 replies
    • 738 views

  27. blessed

    By mimimcd,
    • 0 replies
    • 449 views

  28. Dr Ariel Ortiz

    By Thenewmrssmith,
    • 4 replies
    • 546 views

  29. Any Dr. Guillermo Alvarez patients here?

    By devine.adon,
    • 82 replies
    • 6,005 views

  30. My Mexico Story

    By maybaby,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,018 views

  31. Having Surgery August 23rd with Dr. Garcia

    By msmonique41,
    • 10 replies
    • 359 views

  32. Searching for a good cook book

    By dork,
    • 9 replies
    • 443 views

  33. help with pricing and airports

    By golpher1204,
    • 10 replies
    • 774 views

  34. Dr. Garcia alone on July 24th

    By NoMoreDonuts,
    • 0 replies
    • 128 views

  35. Ready4achange Paperwork

    By Mantar,
    • 11 replies
    • 406 views

  36. Friend

    By mimimcd,
    • 4 replies
    • 617 views

  37. What about Dr Garcia

    By ca_medic5,
    • 4 replies
    • 279 views

  38. Cancun - need doctor recommendations and info

    By StawberryBlond,   
    • 27 replies
    • 2,815 views

  39. Dr.Rodriguez!

    By Ari,
    • 5 replies
    • 707 views

  40. Anybody at florence hospital july 23rd?

    By supportivespouse911,
    • 1 reply
    • 489 views

  41. Staples out today

    By birdl0vergirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 529 views

  42. Anybody with Dr. Ponce this week?

    By albertagirl,   
    • 2 replies
    • 347 views

  43. Support after Mexico?

    By curlyj74,
    • 1 reply
    • 891 views

  44. What do I pack for surgery in Mexico?

    By StephieLynn,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,787 views

  45. Travelling Alone to Tijuana

    By Luv2bslim,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,014 views

  46. I lied.

    By blindsided,
    • 284 replies
    • 23,042 views

  47. Hospital Nova- Tell me about it?

    By measureofme,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,396 views

  48. Beware! woman traveling to TJ

    By blindsided,
    • 300 replies
    • 29,422 views

  49. Dr Luna

    By mimimcd,
    • 78 replies
    • 8,028 views

  50. What to take?

    By Liza1227,
    • 8 replies
    • 825 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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