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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. Surgery today with Dr. Illan in Tijuana Mexico

    By BubblesCT,   
    • 25 replies
    • 4,709 views

  2. Follow ups and/or complications back home

    By IndyMike,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,408 views

  3. I have a desk job and getting a sleeve

    By CNCAnn,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,482 views

  4. Tijuana

    By lauraviera,
    • 0 replies
    • 489 views

  5. Aug 10th surgery

    By Michellemtp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,013 views

  6. I’m anxious and have questions

    By George OG,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,760 views

  7. I want a baby so bad!!!

    By nadzway,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1,196 views

  8. 4 hour flight Post app

    By genia_deanne,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,853 views

  9. Where do I start?

    By jbrizz,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,361 views

  10. Anyone doing medical tourism?

    By JaneBingley,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,048 views

  11. Gastric sleeve and rheumatoid arthritis

    By CNCAnn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,555 views

  12. Has any one had gastric sleeve done at A slimmer me in Mexico?

    By Just_me87,   
    • 1 reply
    • 465 views

  13. What days does the doctor perform surgery?

    By jamilsbride,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,460 views

  14. Dr Pompa

    By lobreezley,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,563 views

  15. Slipped lapband to sleeve with Dr. Valenzuela

    By colapbander,
    • 2 replies
    • 895 views

  16. Post Op report

    By lobreezley,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,361 views

  17. Primary refuses to do blood work for vitamin levels

    By harmonyoflife,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,496 views

  18. ARE THERE ANY SLEEVER'S WHO WENT WITH DR GABRIEL ROSALES IN MEXICO?

    By BackToBeautiful,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,534 views

  19. I’m disappointed with lack of follow up

    By AdiosAnnie300,
    • 4 replies
    • 461 views

  20. Smartshape

    By Keona1323,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,471 views

  21. Follow Up

    By Alaska1980,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,623 views

  22. Alo Bariatrics -Dr Alejandro Lopez

    By carmen704,
    • 5 replies
    • 674 views

  23. I't used to be so easy to book a surgery in Mexico!

    By Melixxa,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,512 views

  24. Picking a surgeon in Mexico

    By DarthKat0425,
    • 6 replies
    • 496 views

  25. Mexicali Bariatric Centre (MBC) at the Hospital Almater

    By BajanSleeve,   
    • 0 replies
    • 359 views

  26. Is gaining 3 pounds during the second week post op normal?

    By AdiosAnnie300,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,300 views

  27. Has anyone had gastric bypass in Mexico

    By A.Edward,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,137 views

  28. Mexico BariatricPal Center

    By Tjoh42717,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,383 views

  29. Dr. Ponce de Leon and the Single Incision Gastric Sleeve

    By newlifeat41,
    • 2 replies
    • 439 views

  30. Flying to Tijuana in April

    By lobreezley,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,959 views

  31. Mexico Location's - Please Help

    By I'm Changing 4 Me,
    • 40 replies
    • 10,950 views

  32. Decision made

    By Lily’sMom,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,060 views

  33. Help!! Looking for reviews on dr Christian Rodriguez and dr Jose Alberto Carlos Rivas

    By Ebonyrose,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,170 views

  34. Info on dr Corvala

    By Cincyman123,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,655 views

  35. BariatricPal Hospital MX Q&A: Safe Bariatric Surgery

    By My Bariatric Life,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,055 views

  36. Dr. Illan info

    By Michellemtp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,466 views

  37. Any using border bariatrics

    By myrabriana22,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,342 views

  38. Headed to Mexico today

    By lobreezley,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,208 views

  39. Has anyone gone through Beautiful and Light solutions

    By Desertgirl5,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,171 views

  40. April 27 - Jerusalem Hospital, Dr. Betancourt

    By teacherlady095,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,105 views

  41. Post-Op Medications

    By HP62442,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,045 views

  42. Mexico Bariatric Center, Tijuana

    By itsme18,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,441 views

  43. A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me!

    By SuninVirgo,
    • 101 replies
    • 620,800 views

  44. How did you finance your surgery?

    By Chunkysoup,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,119 views

  45. Answer my concerns please

    By Dezurpaul,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,617 views

  46. Questions about flying home solo after VSG

    By svsg,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,812 views

  47. Self-Pay US Program Reccs?

    By ElseeG,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,157 views

  48. Today is the Day!

    By Dointhis4me,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,497 views

  49. Anyone else getting sleeved in TJ Mexico on Dec 18?

    By depressed_bandster,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,537 views

  50. Class-action lawsuit filed against Dr. Mario Almanza

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,810 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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