Questions about scheduling surgery

[DogGroomer 0]

HI!

I am going this week to apply for my passport and am hoping to get sleeve surgery scheduled either before June 4 or after June 14. (Hubby is going on a group camping trip with my 4 yr old son on June 9-13 and my 2 yr old son will be home with me). I am paying cash for my surgery but I won't have the money until May 15. I was wondering how soon can you get your surgery scheduled after putting down your deposit. How many days is the preop diet? Where do you get the preop diet from? Guess I'm wondering if I have enough time for preop after paying deposit if I want the surgery beginning of June.

Obviously, the sooner the better since I can't wait to have it done. lol I don't want to go down there in the middle of a blazing hot summer...not that it would be much different for me here in AZ. But here, I know my a/c works.

[AutumnLily 77]

Where are you planning on getting your surgery? It might be best to ask the coordinator for that facility the dates they are booking for. Maybe you might want to pencil in those two dates if they are available with them.

I sent in my deposit after I booked with Dr. Aceves. I can not remember how much time I had to pay the deposit after I booked the surgery. Might also ask the coordinator at the facility when they want the $500 deposit.

[Foxbins 625]

Like Lily, I booked the surgery first and then put down the deposit. I used a credit card for the deposit and an electronic bank transfer for the remainder. I did not have to do a pre-op diet as my BMI was less than 40. Check with the office of the surgeon you decide upon and they will tell you if a pre-op diet is required, how long you have ot be on it, and what it should consist of. Good Luck!

[BajaMedGroup 6]

Like Lily, I booked the surgery first and then put down the deposit. I used a credit card for the deposit and an electronic bank transfer for the remainder. I did not have to do a pre-op diet as my BMI was less than 40. Check with the office of the surgeon you decide upon and they will tell you if a pre-op diet is required, how long you have ot be on it, and what it should consist of. Good Luck!

Hi foxbins! Both are excellent answers. I would also add that most companies here in Mexico offer paypal as an alternative. This is a great option that give peace of mind to the patient, especially when having the surgery done abroad.

You should definitely check in with your surgeon by phone/email, so that you get specific details about pre-diet. The "over 40 BMI rule" is not a golden rule for all physicians. Most physicians treat it depending on each patient.

[DogGroomer 0]

Thanks everyone. I got everything scheduled for May 23..and so excited about my journey.