virgogirl67

I am looking forward to being able to say this myself! My surgery is scheduled for June 2nd! Kudos to you for making changes in your life! Attagirl!!

@@sharob My daughter and I are both having sleeve surgery on June 2nd in Mexico. Don't "listen" to others who may not understand. My personal doctor here is 100% on board. She is more interested in me becoming healthy by having the surgery than where the surgery is being done. She has assured me that it is perfectly safe and has had other patients travel "across the Border" for medical procedures. She started suggesting to me over 3 years ago to consider the VSG surgery. I seriously started looking in to going to Mexico a little over a year ago when I ran in to road block after road block to have it done here. Insurance is such a joke! I have met several folks locally who have gone to Mexico for surgery and have wonderful reports about their experiences! Don't let the "negative Nellies" get you down about your decision to get healthy! btw...I tried the Syntax Fuzzy Navel today and I am in LOVE with it! Yum yum yum!!!

My daughter and I are both having our sleeve surgery in Mexico June 2nd. I love the idea that we are doing this together and will be able to support each other through this whole process. Best of luck to you and your mom!

I am so happy for you! Congratulations!!! Attagirl!

Always go with your gut! If you're not comfortable now, find someplace else!

@@wannaBthinsoon I have samples of those flavors coming...I think. Between the Nectar and the Unjury products, I have enough protein coming in the next week to nourish 6 toddlers for a month! LOL I also tried the Protein 2.0 Beyond Water...grape flavor is the best. It has 15g protein in each bottle. Not sure where you are in KS, but I found it at HyVee.I read in one of these forums someone who found it at Target.

I tried the Muscle Milk Mega Protein shake and it didn't agree with me at all! I tried the Syntax Nectar Cherry and it reminded me too much of how liquid Tylenol tastes...couldn't hardly get past the smell to even taste it. However I will say that it was very Cherry-ie and didn't have a chalky after taste. I ordered some samples of other Nectar flavors and am waiting to see how they taste. I'm trying to find things I can tolerate now, instead of waiting until I'm right in the middle of my 2 week pro-op to figure it out! I don't want to have to think about it...just want to be able to grab something that I know tastes good...or atleast ok!

I will have to remember this in a few weeks when I start my re-op! I'm thinking cool whip may be how I get to "manage" through some of my liquid days

FYI...in my search for the Syntax Fuzzy Navels...I found this website and bought the sample pack: www.mybariatricpantry.com There are a whole bunch of different high Protein items there, with some in "sample" sizes so you don't break the bank trying to find what you like. I'm also trying the unjury chicken broth...when it gets here and I try it...I will come back here and report

My surgery is scheduled for June as well. I have been doing the same thing..."sampling" protein drinks/shakes etc to see what I like. I'm going to check in to the Fuzzy Navels...sounds like that may be right up my alley. There's only so many types of "chocolate" I'm willing to try! LOL So far I haven't found one that I feel I can handle for two weeks pre-op and beyond!

I feel that having second thoughts is very natural. I am fortunate that my Doctor here is 110% supportive! She will be doing my follow up care here when I get back. She reassured me, that on the off chance that complications arise, she has folks here who she will refer me to. My surgery is scheduled for June 2nd in Cabo and I am so excited! I feel confident about my decision due to the wonderful people I have cheering me on...my Doctor included! If you're not comfortable talking about it with your Dr, or are worried about her reaction, why don't you "test" her at your next visit. Say you have a "friend, niece, nephew, etc" going to Mexico for surgery and ask her for her thoughts. You will know quickly, and if she is positive, just be honest and say..."well I have something to tell you but wasn't sure how you felt about it". Or if it's all negative, maybe you need to find a different Dr that cares more about you helping yourself get healthy rather than where you choose to have surgery. Best of luck!!!

My daughter and I are scheduled for June 2nd! Can't wait!

I'm sorry that I don't have any "good" suggestions for you. Just wanted to say "Attagirl" on your 10lbs down! Hang in there and take one day at a time...that's all any of us can do. Best of luck to you!