MissVVJJ

Alright so good news!!!...I am starting to feel much better, YEY! The headache is gone and as the day progresses I am feeling good. So there is hope

I am drinking the EAS shakes that are ready to drink since its much more convenient. I am also having sugar-free jello, chicken broth or non-fat cottage cheese if I get hungry.

Actually I don't drink coffee or soda...at all so I am sure it could be worst but knowing that in a few days I will feel better is helping me get through this.

Thanks Sleeve Master. I did eat a lot of carbs before starting the pre-op diet. I am just trying to get through these first few days.

Newbie, I will let you know how everything goes. You can also follow me on www.youtube.com/sleevedviv

Ok so yesterday was my first day in the pre-op diet and I had a pretty rough evening. I actually wasn't hungry but I did have a horrible headache and was feeling super nauseous. I can understand getting a headache but nausea? Did anyone else have this issue also?

Alright so today is my first day in the pre-op diet and so far so good. I haven't felt hungry after the shakes but I am starting to feel a little bit shaky and with a headache. I am hoping that by the 3rd or 4th day my body has adjusted.

Hey I started my pre-op diet today also!! I don't fell super hungry but I do feel kinda shaky and with a headache I am hoping within the next few days my body gets adjusted to this new diet and feel better.

No he only works in Tijuana & Cancun but his main location is Tijuana

@diedie, I am so glad to have found someone else that has gone to Dr. Verboonen.

I am going with Dr. Verboonen in Tijuana and he charges $4,500. It includes 2 nights at the hospital and 1 night at a hotel. It includes everything except your prescription for when you go home and the coordinator said its $50.

I am having surgery on the 17th with Dr. Verboonen!! I just started my pre-op diet today.

Yea I start mine in Monday too, not looking forward to the headaches I'll probably get but I am excited because the day is getting closer.

Yes I am super nervous as well but I think the excitement is much bigger.

I live in San Diego so I live 10 minutes away from the border. I am Mexican and travel to Tijuana a lot so know my way around Tijuana.

Congrats!! I went through Sheri Burke also and on the 17th. Are u having it on the clinic? We will be there together.

Who was your coordinator for Dr. Verboonen? I am having surgery with him on the 17th but at the Obesity Goodbye Clinic.

Same with me, I start my pre-op diet on Monday and all I can have is protein shakes, non fat yogurt or cottage cheese and sugar free-jello. Either way I wish you the best of luck, we are only a day apart...my surgery is on August 17th. Can't wait to hear all about your experience.

Hey there, I am scheduled for surgery for August 17th with Dr. Verboonen in Tijuana

Hi everyone! So I am excited to finally become a member of this website and share with everyone my experience and learn from you all as well. So a little bit about myself, I am Viviana from San Diego, CA I am 24 years old and I have struggled with my weight ever since I was a kid. 2 years ago my doctor recommended me to do weight loss surgery and I was very negative about it, I didn't want to do it. Well 2 years after and I've gain another 60 pounds putting me at 300lbs...YIKES!! So beginning of 2012 I started doing research and made up my mind about having weight loss surgery and that I couldn't keep going the way I was. Since, getting approved for surgery was so hard through my medical provided I decided I was going to research some doctors in Tijuana, Mexico and pay for the surgery myself. Luckily, I am Mexican and I am very familiar with Tijuana and drive to Mexico often so I know my way around. After researching a couple of doctors and meeting with them, I decided to go with Dr. Verboonen from Obesity Goodbye Clinic. When I went to meet with Dr. Verboonen, I took my mom because she has a very good judge of character and of course for moral support. Since the moment we stepped inside we felt very comfortable. The personnel was very friendly and even a mother of a patient there was going to allow us to talk to her daughter that had just gotten out of surgery. Before meeting Dr. Verboonen I had my reservation because I had read he was convicted for insurance fraud but I still decided to go see him because it doesn't change his expertise and his ability to do a good job. Dr. Verboonen was great at answering all my questions and making me feel really comfortable. Because this is a small clinic (only 2 patients at a time) it felt like they would have more time to assist and the service was more personalized. I feel very confident in my decision and knowing that my mom feels the same way is a great relief. I am very excited to be able to start a new life and will finally be able to things I've always wanted but could never do. Please feel free to leave your comments and or questions. Viviana-MissVVJJ ~LiveLoveLaugh~