Shawn Kuriger

I went to Mexico for the price of the surgery. I have a low bmi compared to most and insurance wouldn't touch me here in the states' date=' and the cost in the states can be up to 3-4 times as much. It was a fun experience, we stayed in San Diego, had a good time....[/quote']

That's great! So u must not have much to loose.?

I'm from western Ky. Paducah area... I had surgery in Mexico and my follow up surgeon is Dr. Swain in Murray Ky... I was sleeved Aug 28th.... Down 18 lbs.

Wow! Why did you go to Mexico? I've noticed several people having surgery there. How did things go? Any complications?

I did not have to do a preop I have lost 65 lbs since april 20 more to go. I have not had any complications have not gotten sick and did not have any pain. So far it has been a breeze I can eat anything I try to keep my carbs around 40 my calories around 800 and Protein 80grams I followed everything the dr. said. The only thing I need to work on is exercising. How much do you have to lose. Out will be worth it I promise

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Thanks for the encouragement! I have about 125lbs to loose. My Lord it sounds like a lot. The pre-op diet is kicking my butt.

It's great that you have done so well. I hope I'm the same way.

what Dr. are you using. I used Dr. Geller who I love. I have not had one complication. I was sleeved on 4/4. What hospital I have not attended any support groups. I was at Suburan

Andrea

I'm with Dr Oldham at Baptist East. Did you struggle with the pre-op diet?

How are you doing? How much weight have you lost?

I'm in Louisville. Dr oldham did my surgery in July of last year. My wife and I go to the support group at baptist east on the third Thursday of the month.

I have the same Dr. He seems wonderful. My date is Oct. 2nd. Struggling with the pre-op diet.

Just wondering anyone from ky louisville

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I'm here in Louisville. I'm on my pre-op diet with my surgery date Oct. 2nd. Struggling with the liquid diet.

I start my 14 day pre op today. Mine is a liquid diet. I am allowed Protein shakes' date=' broth, non carbonated, sugar free drinks, sugar free popsicles, and Jello.[/quote']

I'm on the same pre-op diet. I'm struggling and it's just my day 2. How are you doing? Any suggestions?

I'm really concern because my doctor gave me a pre op diet to follow. I must have 1200 cal with only one meal' date=' the rest with shakes and bars. Today I had two shakes of 110 cal each and three bars with a total of 460 cal. My one meal only came to 200 calories. My concern is that my total cal intake was about 700 calories and 70g of Protein. Does anybody know if this is still ok?[/quote']

Wow! You can eat? I am on a liquid only with 3 meal replacement shakes a day. I'm having a very hard time with the shakes.

I know understand wat u ment bout the sharts lol.......

I am on day one of my pre-op diet. I do not like the Meal Replacement shakes. I have read this post about three times already. It really helps. Thanks!