Amanda D Greeson

Hi everyone wanted to let everyone know I had my surgery today around 12:30 Dr. Alvarez done an awesome job I am not having any pain at all have already got up to walk around so I am feeling pretty good. Good luck to everyone who are up next!

Hey all I am on day 4 of my pre op liquid diet surgery on the 9th. It was hard the first couple days but it is getting easier I have to keep reminding myself this is just one step in getting my life back on the right track. We can do this stay strong everyone.

It is better than I thought it would be I liked it.

Yes I am drinking shakes 1 to 2 a day broth or the unjury chicken soup for other meals jello and Popsicles in between for a snack.

Good luck to you too

Good luck tomorrow.

Glad it's not just me I have been worrying about it.

For those of you on a liquid diet I have a question. How many calories are you getting in a day? I started my liquid diet on the 30th and have only been getting in around 400 calories a day is this normal or do I need to get in more calories. If I need more calories can anyone give me pointers on how to get more in please.

I start my liquid diet on Tuesday surgery on August 9th I can't believe it is so close. Good luck to everyone!

Good luck!!

I hate you have to go alone I am scheduled the 9th with Dr. Alvarez hope you fine someone with the same day. I am lucky to have my mom going with if it wasn't for her I would be going alone I have 4 kids and hubby has to stay home with them. Best of luck to you

I am scheduled for August 9th can't wait to start my journey and get myself healthy again. Best of luck to everyone.

I am a self pay and have to do a 10 day pre-op liquid diet my Dr does his by BMI any patient with a BMI of 39 or higher has to do a pre-op diet and the higher your BMI is the longer pre-op diet you have. I am not looking forward to mine either. Stay strong you can do it

I am in the process of trying to figure out a good protein powder for my pre op diet as well as post op. What type protein powered did y'all use and did it taste good?

My pre op liquid diet is 10 days too not looking forward to it.

Thank y'all for the help

It is the holiday inn in eagle pass when you arrive and La Quinta at the San Antonio airport before you go home that is what my info says from Susan.

Hey everyone!!! August 9th for me.

Congrats and good luck on Monday

Hi all I am in Douglasville Ga and having my surgery in August with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico.

Hi everyone my name is Amanda and I have been struggling with my weight sense I was 17 years old so 14 years now. I have tried countless diets, weight loss pills, exercise you name it I have tried it to no success. I have researched weight loss surgery for about 6 years now and have finally decided to take that step. I am scheduled to have the VSG done by Dr. Alvarez on August 9th I am super excited and nervous at the same time but I know this is the right step. I am also glad I have a good support system my husband is great about it all even though he won't be going with me (someone has to stay home with our 4 girls ). My mom had the VSG done 6 years ago with the same Dr so she will be going with me. Well I jus wanted to introduce myself and say Hi.

I am going to Dr. Alvarez in August cost is $8700 and my air fair is $120 round trip (used my air miles). My mom had her VSG with him and loved him and I have heard nothing but good things from others who used him. Good luck I hope you find the doctor who is right for you.