Tijuana here I come!

[naturalbabe77 16]

I just scheduled my surgery today, and I am extremely excited! I am having surgery 9/12/14 at Mi Doctor Hospital. My surgeon will be Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela with Mexico Bariatric Center. I started my pre-op diet, and I am crazy hungry. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I will be travelling alone, and I have never flown on a plane.

[Cody's mom 247]

Are you having it September 12? I'm having mine Sept 14 in Tijuana, but don't start my pre-op diet till the 1st of September. Why are they making you start your so soon?

[Beth Pets 36]

What an adventure! I think you are doing great to arrange all of this and to fly off for the first time to start a new and better life. Good for you!

I am having my surgery 9/16 here in the states and even that has been a challenging for me. You must be a very strong and determined person. Just the qualities you need to meet your goals.

[Marygp836 12]

I just got sleeved last Friday. The 2 week preop diet is the worst. I had the bariatric Protein Shakes, which are sweet, but I am not a sweet person and found them to be gross. I was also hungry all the time. They did give me a few recipes that were tolerable, and one was even filling. Take 1/2 cup (1 serving) of uncooked oats, cook with 1 cup of Water for. 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Protein Powder on that and stir. At least you are chewing something

[naturalbabe77 16]

Are you having it September 12? I'm having mine Sept 14 in Tijuana, but don't start my pre-op diet till the 1st of September. Why are they making you start your so soon?

Yes, my surgery is scheduled for the 12th. Who's your surgeon? I have a very high BMI. That's why I was told to start now.

[naturalbabe77 16]

What an adventure! I think you are doing great to arrange all of this and to fly off for the first time to start a new and better life. Good for you!

I am having my surgery 9/16 here in the states and even that has been a challenging for me. You must be a very strong and determined person. Just the qualities you need to meet your goals.

Congratulations and best of luck on your surgery! I am very determined to succeed and ready to start this new journey.

[naturalbabe77 16]

I just got sleeved last Friday. The 2 week preop diet is the worst. I had the bariatric Protein Shakes, which are sweet, but I am not a sweet person and found them to be gross. I was also hungry all the time. They did give me a few recipes that were tolerable, and one was even filling. Take 1/2 cup (1 serving) of uncooked oats, cook with 1 cup of Water for. 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Protein powder on that and stir. At least you are chewing something

Thanks for the recipe. I am going to try it tomorrow. I am hungry all the time. I'm not sure if its because I feel restricted or what.

[It's Allgood 30]

Cody's Mom and Naturalbabe --- I will be in TJ for surgery on Sept 13 with Dr. Elias Ortiz. Cody's Mom, we should cross paths since we're using the same doc. Like you, I am short, have brown hair, and I am 63. If you think you see me, as if it is me. My name is Jane. Would love to meet you.

[Cody's mom 247]

@It's Allgood and @@naturalbabe77

We will cross paths, my name is Marlie and there are very few days in my life I don't wear a ball cap or pony tail, I have long dirty blond hair, look forward to meeting you both!

[It's Allgood 30]

NaturalBabe. -- I will be looking! Glad to know we will cross paths.

[It's Allgood 30]

Cody'sMom -- I will be looking for the ball cap! I have short hair.< /p>

[Cody's mom 247]

We'll find each other and go for a cup of broth and a walk, looking forward to it (with Jane as well).

[Livelaughlove2014 9]

Im also going to get my sleeve done by Dr. Valenzuela on October 13th, praying for you.

[Livelaughlove2014 9]

Naturalbabe77 - kindly share your surgery experience as i am going to the same doctor and possibly same hospital. Thanks! Hope you are doing well!

[naturalbabe77 16]

Naturalbabe77 - kindly share your surgery experience as i am going to the same doctor and possibly same hospital. Thanks! Hope you are doing well!

Sure. When is your surgery?