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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.

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  1. SCAM ALERT: Tijuana Coordinators BILL YANEZ or STACY ECKEL

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,606 views

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

    By SuninVirgo,
    • 101 replies
    • 620,800 views

  3. Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

    By Kindle,
    • 2,140 replies
    • 139,735 views

  4. Dr. Jalil Illan with Baja Bariatrics and Omar Acosta - A Warning

    By *susan*,
    • 756 replies
    • 72,358 views

  5. BariatricPal is no longer affiliated or recommending Dr. Mario Almanza

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 76 replies
    • 51,879 views

  6. The good, the bad & the ugly... Mexico Bariatric Center, Dr. Kelly, MI Hospital

    By westcoastlady,
    • 40 replies
    • 42,409 views

  7. My poor experience with A Lighter Me

    By dawndenise,
    • 168 replies
    • 42,247 views

  8. anyone have info on Dr Guillermo Alvarez in Piedras Negras?

    By cajun,
    • 38 replies
    • 38,880 views

  9. Gastric Sleeve Surgery Date Set.....low Bmi

    By Texasgirl73,
    • 263 replies
    • 34,856 views

  10. Who Are The Best Gastric Sleeve Surgeons In Mexico ? Decisions Decisions!

    By Hoping2BSleeved,
    • 44 replies
    • 33,001 views

  11. Doctor Lopez Shut Down For Illegally Operating?

    By AustinJackson,
    • 20 replies
    • 29,838 views

  12. Beware! woman traveling to TJ

    By blindsided,
    • 300 replies
    • 29,473 views

  13. Dr. Alejandro Lopez

    By ZoobDude,   
    • 54 replies
    • 27,662 views

  14. Dr. Alvarez

    By IMSKINNY,
    • 224 replies
    • 26,989 views

  15. How much was you self-pay ?

    By NiecyBelle12,
    • 95 replies
    • 26,852 views

  16. Dr. Ariel Ortiz NOT in Newsweek Magazine

    By cerenatee,   
    • 30 replies
    • 26,783 views

  17. Sleeve: The UNTOLD Story

    By NotTelling2013,
    • 247 replies
    • 26,715 views

  18. Anyone use Dr Carlos Altamirano Cano in TJ?

    By TerraJo,
    • 25 replies
    • 26,666 views

  19. The Truth about Weight Loss Agents...

    By anonymousfact,   
    • 22 replies
    • 25,408 views

  20. Is. Dr. Aceves really THAT great?

    By Roudoudou,
    • 112 replies
    • 25,047 views

  21. HSA can cover part of VSG!?!

    By RellaBelle,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,786 views

  22. Dr. Luis Cervantes

    By tameemartini,
    • 11 replies
    • 23,551 views

  23. I lied.

    By blindsided,
    • 284 replies
    • 23,067 views

  24. Self Payer in Florida

    By purpleapple,
    • 8 replies
    • 20,134 views

  25. BariatricPal is no longer affiliated or recommending Dr. Carlos Altamirano Cano and Guadalajara Hospital

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 3 replies
    • 20,110 views

  26. Citerra Financing- whoa!

    By shizwiz,
    • 32 replies
    • 19,382 views

  27. Dr. Aceves Gastric Sleeve Surgery Information

    By Malaika,
    • 69 replies
    • 19,352 views

  28. Mexico Octosleevers! Add Your Name, Date And Surgeon!

    By zenoosh,   
    • 308 replies
    • 19,241 views

  29. Dr. Lopez Corvala in Tijuana

    By kinipela24,
    • 34 replies
    • 19,173 views

  30. February/March 2015 Self Payers in Mexico

    By defibvt,
    • 252 replies
    • 18,929 views

  31. Dr. Fernando Garcia

    By Jarrod1997,
    • 361 replies
    • 18,657 views

  32. Long Term VSG Sleevers?

    By nancytrevino,   
    • 315 replies
    • 18,370 views

  33. Mexico aslimmerme

    By livie1000,
    • 33 replies
    • 18,184 views

  34. Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela & Dr. Ismael Cabrera

    By maleteacher,   
    • 27 replies
    • 18,159 views

  35. April sleevers in mexico

    By kledislynn's mommy,
    • 228 replies
    • 17,292 views

  36. Sleeved In Mexicali! Warning: Really Long ;)

    By starlet,   
    • 62 replies
    • 16,506 views

  37. Dr Garcia Tijuana Patient Stats?

    By TAB2012,
    • 150 replies
    • 16,080 views

  38. Who was your Mexico Surgeon?

    By casenior,
    • 52 replies
    • 15,949 views

  39. Beliteweight And Dr Rodriguez

    By Marquel,
    • 42 replies
    • 15,715 views

  40. Beware of Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC)

    By dsteimen,
    • 46 replies
    • 15,708 views

  41. Best Plastic Surgeons in Mexico?

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 34 replies
    • 15,564 views

  42. My Experience w/ Mi Doctor and Dra. Louisiana Valenzuela

    By NotADumbBlonde,
    • 18 replies
    • 15,512 views

  43. Cost Of Vsg In Mexico

    By AutumnPunkin,
    • 61 replies
    • 15,447 views

  44. Dr. Kelly No Longer Working With Alightme- Safety Concerns Or Simply Business Issues?

    By sirensiren,
    • 114 replies
    • 15,320 views

  45. March Sleevers in Tijuana!

    By Sleeveless n Seattle,
    • 178 replies
    • 15,024 views

  46. Exploring Options for Sleeve to Bypass in Mexico

    By teedsg,
    • 4 replies
    • 14,929 views

  47. Limarp surgical center-dr. Pompa

    By SLEEVE,
    • 45 replies
    • 14,582 views

  48. If you went to mexico for your gastric sleeve surgery, who was your doctor and how much did it cost?

    By BackToBeautiful,
    • 86 replies
    • 14,493 views

  49. Reviewing Mds In Mexico And Facilities

    By skane10,   
    • 114 replies
    • 14,261 views

  50. Does anything know about death in Mexico.

    By tampa,
    • 90 replies
    • 14,243 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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