Boogirl6

The difference between other people advertising on this site and the way you guys do it, is that you prey on people. You look for people who post using the key word "Mexico". I guarantee it. How else would you find these people?? Are you really honestly going to tell me that you don't search these people out? I would hope that people do some research before going with the first doctor that jumps in their face, but whatever. That's up to them!

I'm so sorry you think that way, maybe, he likes to help his patients, and he can do that by performing only 3 surgeries per day and not 10 or more, which is pretty unprofessional, and maybe that's the reason he can have time for his patients..just saying, don't hate, just learn. You are also welcome to join our support groups, to see how we really care about our patients health, the service we offer, and is not all about having hundreds of patients in one week, we offer quality service and an excellent - qualified - certified surgeons, I invite you to make your research on them. Best regards, Ana Téllez This website was created for weight loss surgery patients to share information and stories. It's not free advertising for a doctor who can't get patients any other way than to fish for them on a patient support website. I understand that you're getting paid to say what you have to say, so whatever. I just think it's desperate and honestly really annoying. It's like reading something you're actually interested in and then having an advertisement pop up. Annoying.

This pre-op diet has kicked my butt. The first 3 days were torture. I had a headache and was really sweaty and clammy, kind of like the flu. I think that was my blood sugar tanking. It got better, though. I'm now on day 6 and can't wait for this to be over! My doctor has me on protein shakes, dark leafy greens, and water. That's IT. Ugh!! Gotta power through, though! Surgery is on Nov. 16th. ????

Am I the only one who thinks it's weird that a doctor is trolling this website looking for new patients and trying to drum up business? I'm pretty sure my doctor wouldn't do that because he's too busy actually working. Seems a little desperate to me. Just saying!!

Hi Lisa, I am going to Mexico to be sleeved on November 16th. Super excited!! I think most surgeons down there require that you stay for at least 3 days. So you would have surgery day, 3 days after that to heal, and then leave the day after that. I think they do some blood tests and an EKG the morning of your surgery, but otherwise you don't have to do all the tests they require in the U.S. The surgeons in Mexico have one all inclusive price which includes a ride from the airport in San Diego, your hotel stay, meds after surgery, etc. I don't think your BMI is too high. My BMI is 42.5 and my surgeon's office is having me do a 2 week pre-op diet to lose 5-10% of my weight. It consists of protein shakes and dark leafy greens. Not great, but I've already dropped some weight! Are you thinking of going to Mexico for your surgery? Research is key when going down there. There are a lot of surgeons in Tijuana and you definitely want to do your research to find a good one. ????

My surgery date is November 16th as well. We're a month away! Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!! ????Congratulations @@Boogirl6!What have u been doing to prepare? I haven't really done too much to prepare yet. I'm worried that my tastes will drastically change after surgery, so I don't want to buy a bunch of protein powders or other foods yet. What are you doing to prepare?

My surgery date is November 16th as well. We're a month away! Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!! ????

Thank you so much for posting your story! I'm going to be getting sleeved with Dr. Ortiz on November 16th and I'm really excited. I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind. I think you mentioned that they did not place a drain after surgery? I thought someone else had said that they usually do. Fine by me either way. Did you buy the pre-op shake kit from the company they recommended? I can't remember the name of the company off the top of my head. I just remember that their products seemed quite expensive. Also, did you buy the post-surgery medication package? I wasn't sure if it was worth it or not since the clinic charges extra for them and it sounded like pretty basic stuff. Any other tips or advice? That's great that you had such a wonderful experience down there!! I can't wait to go! ????

I've been on Chantix for a week now, and while the urges to smoke are less, the actual HABIT is still so strong! I went to the vape shop and got 0 mg juice. I ran out of cigarettes today, so I'll be vaping from now on. Chantix is not a miracle pill by any means. You really have to want to quit for it to work. I'm only quitting because of surgery. Tomorrow will be my official quit date. God, I hope I can pull this off!

I used Chantix to quit 84 days ago The only side effect I had was very vivid dreams. They were so surreal but after waking up I didn't remember them. Good luck! Did Chantix make cigarettes taste bad to you, or just reduce your urge to smoke? I've gotten mixed reviews from friends.

I'm in the same boat. Surgery is November 16th, so I want to try and quit now. It's going to be hard. Cigarettes are pretty much my last vice! I hope Chantix works for both of us!!

I just started Chantix yesterday. I'm Really hoping to not have any of the weird side effects that some people experience. Here goes nothin'!

I will have surgery in TJ on November 16th!

No we won't be staying. I live about 2 hours away from San Diego. I'm down there a lot. You'll have a great time in PB. I don't k ow a lot of sites and I'll check out Cluisie L today. Can you recommend any more? Someone recommended "Leah's VSG Journey" on YouTube to me. I haven't watched any of her videos yet though. A lot of the videos on there are long and kind of boring in my opinion, lol.

That's a good idea. I definitely need to go through my cupboards and clear everything bad out. And the 7-11 across the street from my house needs to not let me in any time after 7 PM, lol!