MissVVJJ

Ok so yesterday was my first day in the pre-op diet and I had a pretty rough evening. I actually wasn't hungry but I did have a horrible headache and was feeling super nauseous. I can understand getting a headache but nausea? Did anyone else have this issue also?

This pre-op diet is for our own good so that our liver can shrink. My doctor told me our liver sits on top of our stomach so if we don't do the pre-op then the doctor is too focused on lifting the liver in order to get to the stomach and now doesn't have all his attention on the stomach. He said the instruments they use are small and they can poke the liver if its too heavy to lift. Knowing this information, I started my pre-op diet 2 days before I was supposed to. Either way, you can always start fresh on your next meal. Good luck!

Sweet! We have the same surgery date Can't wait to share our progress.

Alright so good news!!!...I am starting to feel much better, YEY! The headache is gone and as the day progresses I am feeling good. So there is hope

I am drinking the EAS shakes that are ready to drink since its much more convenient. I am also having sugar-free jello, chicken broth or non-fat cottage cheese if I get hungry.

Actually I don't drink coffee or soda...at all so I am sure it could be worst but knowing that in a few days I will feel better is helping me get through this.

Thanks Sleeve Master. I did eat a lot of carbs before starting the pre-op diet. I am just trying to get through these first few days.

Newbie, I will let you know how everything goes. You can also follow me on www.youtube.com/sleevedviv

Alright so today is my first day in the pre-op diet and so far so good. I haven't felt hungry after the shakes but I am starting to feel a little bit shaky and with a headache. I am hoping that by the 3rd or 4th day my body has adjusted.

Hey I started my pre-op diet today also!! I don't fell super hungry but I do feel kinda shaky and with a headache I am hoping within the next few days my body gets adjusted to this new diet and feel better.

No he only works in Tijuana & Cancun but his main location is Tijuana

@diedie, I am so glad to have found someone else that has gone to Dr. Verboonen.

I am going with Dr. Verboonen in Tijuana and he charges $4,500. It includes 2 nights at the hospital and 1 night at a hotel. It includes everything except your prescription for when you go home and the coordinator said its $50.

I am having surgery on the 17th with Dr. Verboonen!! I just started my pre-op diet today.

Yea I start mine in Monday too, not looking forward to the headaches I'll probably get but I am excited because the day is getting closer.

Yes I am super nervous as well but I think the excitement is much bigger.

I live in San Diego so I live 10 minutes away from the border. I am Mexican and travel to Tijuana a lot so know my way around Tijuana.

Congrats!! I went through Sheri Burke also and on the 17th. Are u having it on the clinic? We will be there together.

Who was your coordinator for Dr. Verboonen? I am having surgery with him on the 17th but at the Obesity Goodbye Clinic.

Same with me, I start my pre-op diet on Monday and all I can have is protein shakes, non fat yogurt or cottage cheese and sugar free-jello. Either way I wish you the best of luck, we are only a day apart...my surgery is on August 17th. Can't wait to hear all about your experience.

Hi everyone! So I am excited to finally become a member of this website and share with everyone my experience and learn from you all as well. So a little bit about myself, I am Viviana from San Diego, CA I am 24 years old and I have struggled with my weight ever since I was a kid. 2 years ago my doctor recommended me to do weight loss surgery and I was very negative about it, I didn't want to do it. Well 2 years after and I've gain another 60 pounds putting me at 300lbs...YIKES!! So beginning of 2012 I started doing research and made up my mind about having weight loss surgery and that I couldn't keep going the way I was. Since, getting approved for surgery was so hard through my medical provided I decided I was going to research some doctors in Tijuana, Mexico and pay for the surgery myself. Luckily, I am Mexican and I am very familiar with Tijuana and drive to Mexico often so I know my way around. After researching a couple of doctors and meeting with them, I decided to go with Dr. Verboonen from Obesity Goodbye Clinic. When I went to meet with Dr. Verboonen, I took my mom because she has a very good judge of character and of course for moral support. Since the moment we stepped inside we felt very comfortable. The personnel was very friendly and even a mother of a patient there was going to allow us to talk to her daughter that had just gotten out of surgery. Before meeting Dr. Verboonen I had my reservation because I had read he was convicted for insurance fraud but I still decided to go see him because it doesn't change his expertise and his ability to do a good job. Dr. Verboonen was great at answering all my questions and making me feel really comfortable. Because this is a small clinic (only 2 patients at a time) it felt like they would have more time to assist and the service was more personalized. I feel very confident in my decision and knowing that my mom feels the same way is a great relief. I am very excited to be able to start a new life and will finally be able to things I've always wanted but could never do. Please feel free to leave your comments and or questions. Viviana-MissVVJJ ~LiveLoveLaugh~

Hey there, I am scheduled for surgery for August 17th with Dr. Verboonen in Tijuana