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I am going to be sleeved April 13th with Dr garcia in Tijuana. I originally went to a seminar at banner gateway but sadly my insurance has a wls exclusion. I look forward to changing my life. I am in queen creek. Does anyone go to the banner support groups?

A week before the start of my pre-op diet I went on an atkins like diet to get off carbs, and I weaned myself off diet soda. 2 days before my pre-op diet I did have a food funeral, we went to olive garden one night and then ate a ton of chinese food the next. I am currently on day 6 of my pre-op diet and my only cheat was having a little more grilled chicken breast with my dinner. While it may not be a good idea for everyone getting my last cravings out of my system, and cutting out the carbs and stuff before hand has helped me stay on my pre-op diet. I still have 15 days more to go (high BMI) and am feeling better everyday.

I am also traveling alone and will be having surgery with Dr Garcia on April 13th. Would love to connect with others that will be there around that time.

My name is Mindy, I am from Arizona and have been considering weight loss surgery for over a year. Last year I attended a seminar and picked up a wealth of information, sadly my insurance has a wls exclusion. I began looking into Mexico and researching doctors and am confident with my decision choosing Dr Garcia. I am scheduled for surgery April 13th! Its coming up so fast, Next week I will start my preop diet and am beginning to get nervous. I am traveling by myself much to the dismay of my friends and coworkers. I have been experimenting with Protein powders trying to find one I like, and have weened myself off diet soda completely. This week I have been having a Protein Shake for Breakfast, usually a salad for lunch and a light dinner to ease my transition into preop diet and not going into carb withdraw!. I have a bunch of silly concerns and wondered if anyone had any input. I am going by myself and have saved up enough money for first class so I'll be more comfortable, San Diego is only a short flight, but I like my space. At the airport after surgery anyone have issues taking off shoes, bending down to get them, or lifting luggage? I want to be proactive at preventing infection what soap/ointments did you take with you for wound care, what do you use at home, and how often? A little TMI question here, but did anyone have issues using the restroom by themselves postop in mexico? I am def a hefty girl and would die if I cannot take care of myself. I have considered getting one of those wands that hold tp to assist, but I think I would die of embarassment. I work retail long days on concrete floors, plus the weight, plus family history has left me with bad varicose veins, has anyone had a dr concerned with increased risk for clots from having varicose veins? Any tips on how to stay hydrated in my type of work environment. A day like today I spent 8 hours on the floor, no break or lunch, and drank half a bottle of Water. I usually 'catch up' when I am at home so I don't get too dehydrated. I am planning on taking 4-6 weeks off of work. Will drinking larger quantities in a small amount of time get better after that time period? Thanks for any responses, I love these forums, they have both inspired and educated me!