Mexico drs = NO diet pre op?

[rollargirl 210]

And if its just to make sure my stomach is empty why can't I have a Starbucks hot chocolate? Lol they're filling ... Wonder why it has to be clear?

[Kristina J. 581]

I would at least ask very specifically what would happen if you showed up with a BMI lower than 30. I only say that since you are so low. I wouldn't ever suggest purposefully trying to gain weight. That seems really counterproductive, but I would be very direct with your coordinator about your concerns. If you don't get an actual answer or she doesn't include how much weight you can lose and still be sleeved, keep asking until you get the answer.

[mzbzfl 23]

Having gone on presurg diet required by Dr and been sleeved on 3-13-13, now home and feeling fairly good, I can tell you the reason for the presurg is to drastically reduce the size of your liver so surgery is much easier for the Dr. When us chubbies eat all that bad food, our livers get really big because of all the fat, etc. and that can cause problems during surgery sometimes, so the presurg diet shrinks it and makes it all easier. Also the reason you don't want to have anything but CLEAR FLUIDS for a couple days before surgery is you don't want your colon to be full of foods that require digestion processes because after surgery you could crap all over yourself either in bed or they may have to get you up and to the bathroom multiple times until you get rid of it all. My Dr says the reason I had such an easy time was I followed these instructions to the letter.

[julielle 199]

Once I completed my preop testing I was allowed a regular farewell meal, I think I ate buffalo?!?!?, and a minimum of two adult beverages. I had one.

Amanda Rae

Did he say a MINIMUM of 2 adult drinks (as in he wanted you to get drunk?) or a maximum? Hah

[No game 14,437]

Once I completed my preop testing I was allowed a regular farewell meal' date=' I think I ate buffalo?!?!?, and a minimum of two adult beverages. I had one.

Amanda Rae[/quote']

Umm what the what? you think you ate buffalo?

[brittbritt25 13]

Still not %100 sure on drs ^ see above ... This is just really freakin me out tho. So if I have to choose a dr in TJ the pre op diet is a big draw for me - yes as well as seeing all his credentials etc. I think the best way is seeing reviews on here or Dr's - I know 2 I would stay away from!

So HOPEFULLY ill know my options with my friend being able to come very soon! W her cancun by myself TJ ... Only 6 weeks to get organised!

Thanks ladies x

Please give me some tips on who to stay away from!!! I'm thinking of dr pompa at limarp TJ..

[Jesser 295]

Please give me some tips on who to stay away from!!! I'm thinking of dr pompa at limarp TJ..

What is your price range?

[rollargirl 210]

Having gone on presurg diet required by Dr and been sleeved on 3-13-13' date=' now home and feeling fairly good, I can tell you the reason for the presurg is to drastically reduce the size of your liver so surgery is much easier for the Dr. When us chubbies eat all that bad food, our livers get really big because of all the fat, etc. and that can cause problems during surgery sometimes, so the presurg diet shrinks it and makes it all easier. Also the reason you don't want to have anything but CLEAR FLUIDS for a couple days before surgery is you don't want your colon to be full of foods that require digestion processes because after surgery you could crap all over yourself either in bed or they may have to get you up and to the bathroom multiple times until you get rid of it all. My Dr says the reason I had such an easy time was I followed these instructions to the letter.[/quote']

Thanks for the informative answer! I knew the diet was for shrinking but here in nz he wanted a 3 week Optifast one?! So many diff pre op diets its confusing ... I'd prefer not to crap myself so maybe ill try extra hard on the Clear liquids lol anything to make my 12+ hour flight home will be great!

[brittbritt25 13]

What is your price range?

No more than like 7500...

[brittbritt25 13]

What is your price range?

Who was your surgeon??

[brittbritt25 13]

Who was your surgeon??

Down to 2 surgeons dr Ortiz at OCC or dr Pompa at limarp...help!!!

[brittbritt25 13]

Down to 2 surgeons dr Ortiz at OCC or dr Pompa at limarp...help!!!

Looking for the best opinion because I'm now going alone

[rollargirl 210]

At this rate. So am I! ... Want to book it already

[brittbritt25 13]

At this rate. So am I! ... Want to book it already

Need a buddy:) lol

[Jesser 295]

Looking for the best opinion because I'm now going alone

I haven't had my surgery yet. I'm still in the researching stage as well. It's a tough decision for sure! Both of those docs of in a center of excellence, I'm sure you would be fine with either one. I have researched both of those.