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I only have to do 7 days but I'm starting tomorrow. How are you doing with it? Mine consists of 1 Protein Shake a day, low calorie yogurt, sf Jello and pudding, and broth.< /p>

I think it is only a concern in the liquid/pureed stage of your diet. Once that is passed then we have Constipation to look forward too. I will be carrying extra undies and baby wipes with me for a bit lol

I am also getting my surgery on 4/4/14. I just feel like it's a lucky date

I'm getting more and more excited about the surgery as things are falling in place. I am getting my surgery in Mexico by Dr. Illan. I am ready to set out on this journey/adventure!!

My plan is to do it twice a week. I've realized from past behavior that the scale can throw me off plan if the number doesn't live up to my expectations. In the past I've been a multiple times a day weigher

Which doctor were you scheduled with? My surgeon operates out of florence and I haven't heard of any of our patients (in our fb group) having any issues like that. I'm sorry that happened to you.

Hi Carol my date is also April 4th in mexico. I'm getting sleeved by Dr. Illan at Florence Hospital and staying at the lucerna hotel.

I have seen people way less than a year drink alcohol and I've heard doctor recommendations anywhere from 8 weeks out to never. Just remember about transfer addictions and that you may become intoxicated much more quickly now.

And sorry I was on the app so I didn't notice the 50s forum. I'm in my 40s though

I have not noticed weight loss any quicker or slower because of age. I have seen it be said that men will typically lose 50% of their excess weight and woman will lose 40% of their excess weight in the first 3 months but those are averages. Some will lose more or less

I have a child..well a teenager who is almost an adult... with autism as well. Kuddos for working on yourself too. Sometimes as parents we forget to do so.

PS When you struggle and feel like you aren't doing enough for your child remember there will come a day when they will show you all that hard work wasn't in vain.

I personally wouldn't be comfortable with that. Mine has done over 1000 bariatric surgeries and 85% of them have been sleeves.

Has he said why he is doing this? What need is this person fulfilling for him?

Uhm okay. I didn't have any questions about insurance coverage... I'm good in that respect. My post was to get different perspectives from people regarding the insurance vs. MX issue. All things being equal (quality of care, etc.), would you consider having surgery in MX as a cost saving measure. Consideration would have to be given for any extra fees charged by the MX surgeons for hernia repair or a Cholecystectomy as this reduces the potential cost savings. It really doesn't make sense to have the surgery in MX but then come back to the states for additional surgery.... It would be an all or nothing deal. There's no need to pay for surgery in MX then come back to the states and pay the MOOP I was trying to avoid for additional surgical procedures.

Additional surgery may not be warranted regardless of the location of your surgery. There isn't a crystal ball to say that you will need your gallbladder removed in the future and I doubt insurance will pay for removal without there being evidence that its necessary.

There are plenty of people who make the decision to go to Mexico when they have insurance coverage for reasons as varied as financial, the wait being too long, they feel they will receive better care, more surgical experience, etc.

I'm glad you have come to a decision you are comfortable with and I hope you have a smooth surgery and recovery.

I do know that some doctors in Mexico will fix a hernia for free if it is discovered during the VSG, an elective gall bladder removal during your surgery runs about $500 for most surgeons. (Both of these surgeries should be covered by your insurance should you need them in the future, not all do.) That is something you would need to ask of each doctor when you are deciding on one.

In general my research showed me that the doctors in Mexico overall had less complications than those in Mexico, their patients had less pain. I would think that this is due to the experience that they have. Insurance vs Mexico is a choice that only you can make. Good luck.

So exciting to see the March surgeries happen as that means mine is right around the corner. I see a few of Dr Illan patients here and just wanted to let you know we have a support group for his patients called Team Illan. Great group of people! I can't wait to hear everyone's updates 4/4 can't come soon enough!

Thanks for sharing!

Oh my ladies, April is still so far, I am counting the days!!!! Also I am absolutely distracted, all I can think about is my surgery! How about you?

I don't think its far at all in a few days it will be 30 days away! The time since I booked my flight is flying

If I could do stairs at 2 weeks with a total hip replacement, I'm sure you should be able to navigate them after this surgery. Just go slow you will be fine.

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I cannot stop thinking about this you and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!

I scheduled my surgery for 4/4/14

Mine is March 21st with Dr Garcia, I can't wait but reading all these forums I am getting nervous! Good Luck!

Good luck to you

I'm April 4th, too Good luck!

Yay!!

Everyone's prep diet is different so its hard to tell. I have seen preop diets with the patient eating 1200 calories a day and mine will be only 1 Protein shake a day and liquids so I may get around 500 calories with the yogurt we are allowed.

I dont think you can predict your future lose on that alone

I'm not sure where you are at in your pregnancy but I know being plus sized and pregnant I lost weight up until my last trimester then would gain only 10 lbs or so. I would end up weighing 30-40 lbs less at my 6 week check up then before I got pregnant. You are eating enough calories so as long as the baby is healthy I wouldn't worry.