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Due to insurance issues and the desire to get my surgery fast I elected to do a self pay in Tijuana MX at Jerusalem Hospital. BTW: Every thing has worked out fine. I am losing weight at a fairly rapid weight. I am trying to get in enough Protein daily. I also have a regular physician I can see if something does go "wrong".

The surgery was quite a bit less then the in the states. One thing that is notably missing is the follow up visits by either a surgeon or nutritionist.

Can I get frank opinions on whether these visits are REALLY necessary? What, if any, tests should be done post surgery? Bloodwork? Procedures?

On the same subject, what should I be looking for concerning post sleeve surgery? I have watched my Water intake to be sure I don't get dehydrated. Taken chewable vitamins to make sure I get the right nutrients as well as a sublingual B12 tab. I always choose over carbs when I eat and chew-chew-chew my food to a "paste" before I swallow.

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Heya Rootman,

I had surgery in MX as well - Dr. Aceves in Sept. I was supposed to have a 3 month check in but I never made it. The weather was worse and more dangerous than I like to I decided to put it off. I am going though at the top of March. Then I will still go back again for my one year check in, in Sept.

My PCP however has agreed to keep up with my panels and weigh ins. I've been her patient for many years and she really likes to look out for me, so she does this for me. Is this something you can mention to yours? Would he/she be willing to keep an eye on your panels until you can have your sleeve checked by your surgeon? Just a thought - it's working out for me pretty well.

Either way, I'm wishing it all works out for you!

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