LaraLea

20 Pounds on Pre-op diet but gained back 11 in fluids during the surgery. I'm now a week out and I've lost another 3 lbs.

I had my surgery on Saturday. I am being released from Hospital Angeles tomorrow with Dr. Corvala's blessing to fly home Wednesday. I'm feeling very good. The first day I had gas pains in my left shoulder, but other than that no real pain or nausea. All in all its been a great experience so far!

Me too. The Syntrax Nectars are the only Protein drinks I can do. Even looking at the bottles of the others makes my stomach roll. The Syntrax is actually good!

I called at the end of March and I am scheduled with Dr. Corvala for the 19th of this month. 5 DAYS!

I'm having my surgery on the 20th. I'm hating the protein drinks and to be honest I would rather feel like I'm starving than drink another shake. I can't even look at the bottles in the fridge! I will have to try some of the other styles I guess. Thanks for the info!

That's kind of what I thought. I bought insurance on my flights. I'm hopefull I will have an experience similar to yours and be able to come home a couple of days early. Thanks for the reply!

Hi all, I am scheduled for surgery on April 20th with Dr. Corvala at Hopital Angeles. I have a BMI of 50. In the last week I've lost 13 pounds on this liquid diet, and I have another week to go. My question is, if you have a similar situation, how long were you in the hospital? I've been told to expect 5 days in the hospital and 2 in the hotel. Does this sound right to you? I don't want to stay in Mexico any longer than I have to. I would much rather come back to San Diego and get a hotel. Just wondering what other peoples experiences have been. Thanks, Lara

I'm set up with Dr. Corvala on April 20! I had a friend that had surgery with him and said he was treated wonderfully and was out earlier than expected.