MindyLynn5

How do you get your Fluid and Protein in post op while on the liquid diet? Can you give me examples of what your typical day looks like. How long does it take to drink a cup of Water or fluid, or a Protein shake? Just wondering. Just trying to be prepared every way I can. How do you take your medication? Do you crush it and put it in pudding or something?

I have bipolar and did not have an issue of being cleared medically. I was upfront with them. I rely on meds too. Surgery nov 24.

I am going through "alighterme" with Dr. Ortiz. With all my researching this is whom I will be using on my surgery nov 24. They have a great reputation. I am more than satisfied on my research on him, his results, and this company. If you have any questions about my decisions feel free to write or private message me.

well Ive already posted but I am excited about nov 24 in Mexico. My insurance doesn't cover bariatric at all. Which I think is unfair. But what can you do. So we are paying ourselves. Going to a lighter me with Dr. Ortiz

oh I just turned 40 also and an aunt of mine (our bodies are built alike) just died of a sudden heart attack. Kinda puts things into perspective. Plus I loved her lots. We have lots of people in our family that took after the skinny side and then the heavy side, the heavier side people are all dead. Except me. This is one of the reasons I want the surgery. Its time for me to be a bit selfish and take care of me. If I could do it tomorrow I would, but lack of funds. thanks for listening.

chicogirl, my dr has been for this for 10 years. It was my spouse and a few other opinions giving me a hard time. I know I want this and just have to not listen to others. My spouse is working overtime to afford it. He says that should be enough support. I told him it's not. I cannot even begin to thank him for working OT for me, however I need the support mentally/emotionally too. We got through that last night and I am feeling much better. So Nov 24th for me.

I am scheduled for Nov 24th in Mexico. i cant wait but now many people are trying to tell me i can do it without surgery to just follow Protein diet. im 40 and heaviest ever. help,,,,,thoughts, confused. people are saying ill be forced to control myself after surgery so why not control myself now??? please help. confused. i really want it but sense im getting the same advice im 2nd guessing myself.

don't worry I would of had the same reaction inside. I would of been humiliated. She was super rude. I hope you feel better soon. she singled you out too. I hope you got the name off her badge.

is biotin a pill (vitamin) or a shampoo you put in your hair?

haleytrim where are you going in Mexico? pgerik have you found alot of reviews or testimonials for Ready4Achange? I assume you have. maybe you can private message me if you know how to do that. if you don't mind me picking your brain a little. thanks.

Im going to Mexico to in Tiajuana. Which Dr's are you guys using? Im going through a lighter me. Dr. Ortiz

Hi Im new here and will be getting my vgs in about 6 weeks in Mexico. I have questions about diet afterwards. First of all how do you know how much Protein you need in your diet per day or per meal? Are they going to teach me all of ths? Id like to be prepared. How do people deal with the pureed part of the diet. Sounds disgusting. But I know I have to do what I have to do. Can you just chew really well? And if not, what type of blenders are people recommending that works well for Protein shakes and for pureeing food.? Anyone have a chart of all this written up, like guidelines. thanks in advance.

thanks I look into those right away. Blessings, Misty

I could use mentoring. Im getting wls in nov, But need advice to ready myself and prepare before and after. I weigh 275. 5foot 3. don't know where to begin with Protein shakes or what....