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I have been going through a hospital in Cleveland planning on getting the sleeve. I basically have the all clear. My insurance does not pay!! The cost is 23,000. After I had all the tests and lost 30 lbs I started to look into Medical Tourism and found a great surgeon in Mexico for less than half of Cleve price. What frustrates me is that they expect me to go on a Adkins type diet and still lose 5-10% of my weight before surgery, which is Aug 17th. I understand the pre op diet and shrinking my liver, but I'm so frustrated that they want me to lose 12 Lbs, at the least, before my surgery in a month. I took me 4 months to lose 30!! I don't know if I'm being unreasonable and a baby lmk and don't be jerks about it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is why I'm going to Mexico!! But they want me to lose 5-10% of weight! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Btw I'm 227 lbs right now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Cleveland also, going through St Vincent. Unfortunately I'm self pay so I don't know how quick this will go. I'm doing all my pre testing now and meeting with dietitian next week for first time. I would love to connect with some of you Cleveland gals!! And of course cyber talk to you AmysShrinking Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello I've been waiting so long to see dietitian for the first time. Can anyone help with what kind of diet she is going to put me on and/or is there a good book that describes the whole process of gastric bypass pre/post. TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had my EGD today they put me into a twilight and went through my mouth. Ivan remember most of it. It is just hazy. I would double check with the doctor and ask why she has chosen that procedure over an endoscopy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I'm new to this adventure. I haven't even seen dietitian yet. I have been trying to make changes, that I know I will eventually need to make and the one I'm having the most problems with is not drinking while eating and within 30 before or after. I have always gotten so much pleasure from quenching my thirst while eating. Anyone deal with this problem? Or have any ideas how to make it easier? Also I have pretty bad dry mouth which makes it hard too. TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who are you going through in those countries? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay, you all are making me feel better! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor made me do a in home sleep study because I do snore quite loudly. He wanted this info for safety during surgery. I have to have an EGD done because my I'm nauseous a lot. I also have to see a cardiologist. I'm not sure what testing he is going to do, probably an EKG. I think every doctor is different and it depends on your symptoms. Good Luck:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App