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I was on three weeks of protein shakes and protein bars for my pre op diet. I lost 23lbs which was not enough to get me below a bmi of 50 so I had to pay extra. My Dr told my wife after surgery that they could tell I followed the diet as my liver was really small.

I agree, I'm from Canada and it would have cost me around $20,000 to have it done at home. In Mexico it cost me $5500 because of my high BMI, or it would have been $4500. Also the doctors have only done the surgery in the hundreds not in the thousands that the Mexico surgeons have done. Good luck with what ever you decide.

Well I'm 3 weeks pre op diet and 2 weeks post op out and down 50lbs. Man this is just awesome. Fitting into clothes I haven't fit into in a long time. Did some shopping the other day and picked up a 3xlt shirt instead of a 5 xlt. Hard to describe the feeling. Wish I would have done this years ago

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

I have to agree with Laura, If your that close to them I dont see why not tell them the truth, and ask that they keep it to themselves. It seems your putting to much effort into tring to make up a lie. Just my 2 cents

My wife found me chocolate fudge chewables with 600mg calcium. taste awesome.

I spent an extra 2 days in San Diego before I flew home to Winnipeg. My biggest problem was the build up of gas sitting for 2 hours 15 min at a time. We flew from San Diego to Denver, Denver to Winnipeg.

After I booked and made the deposit my wife said you better not be looking for some one younger after you lose the wieght(she is 8 years older then me), I said I'll be more upset is you leave me for a fat guy. It was all in fun. She has been very suportive and been there every step of the way.

Dr Cabrera and his team are great, I've had no issues since my surgery on the 17. Good luck

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago, I started the pre op diet at 405lb. I was looking at the mini bypass at first and my surgeon sugessted the sleeve. I lost 23lbs on the pre op and I'm down 20 since surgery. I''m glad i did the sleeve and not the bypass. good luck with what ever you decide

I was there 2 weeks ago for my Sleeve, the temp was around 65-70. I was in shorts and sandles and I'm watching the locals in parkas, ear muffs and boots. But I'm from Central Canada and its been cold here. I talked to a few people in San Diego and they say the weather is about the same yeaar round, 60-75. Hope this helps

I went to mexico and paid on my own. I had high bmi and paid $5500. so far the best money i've ever spent. 20 lbs down since surgery on the 17th and 43lbs total since I started pro op diet on Dec 28. Good luck with what ever you decide

Her are mine.

I cant wait till the day I dont have to use my CPAP either. I've used it for so long I dont know if I can sleep without it.LOL

I'm on day 6 post op and havent felt any hunger. my wife feels guilty eating in front of me, but it is not bothering me. everything smells great but I have no desire to eat anything yet.

Yes the hospital is very small. the 3rd floor where surgery is done, there are only 6 rooms. there are more on the 4th floor.

I'm taking 5 weeks. I'm a chef and on my feet all day. Also lifting heavy pots is not an option to take the risk of hurting myself.

I was sleeved Thursday and feel great. it was great to meet 2 other forum members at mi doctor. Going to see a little bit of San Diego before going home.

relaxing in the hotel and getting ready for tomorrow morning. met peppy234 today on our ride into tj. Victor is really nice and has alot of info during the drive. thats it for now, l'll post more tomorrow or the next day.

Thanks Amanda, will let everyone know how it went when I can get on a computer.

Bags are packed, leaving for San Diego tomorrow. See everyone going to Mi Doctor on Wednesday. Safe travel.

Thank You for doing this. Good luck to everyone this week and the weeks to come, leave for San Diego tomorrow. Starting to get nervous but excited about the new begining. Who ever is at Mi Doctor, I'll see you there.

Yeah if I go I would be renting a scooter to be safe

I'm getting into San Diego on the 15. Surgery on the 17. Staying at Pueblo Amigo hotel in TJ

I'm spending 2 extra days in San Diego just to be safe. If I'm feeling up to it want to check out sea world and the zoo. Only time will tell. Hope you get your passport in time and all your financing in place. Good luck. I week to go for me.