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Mine was a choice of either 4+1 or 3+2 Protein Shakes to small meal combos. My meals were 4 oz of lean Protein and some non starchy vegetables. Good luck to you!

Thanks everyone i see the surgeon January 7, 2016 i obviously had an idea that its different for everyone but i probably didn't ask the proper way , i just wanted an idea on what is it that it consists of. But thanks i guess I'm at the same spot and will find out on my own ????✌????️

I was given a copy as well of everything that is required during the pre op phase.
Who is your surgeon in Texas?

I just got the call - I AM APPROVED!!!! I was getting anxious as I'm scheduled for surgery in 6 days!
Tomorrow I start my liquid diet. I'm so excited.

Best of luck!!! Time flys by once you have the surgery! It's hard to believe I'm 11 weeks out already! It feels like yesterday I was getting ready to go to the hospital at 3:30am!
Keep everyone updated!!!

My bags are all packed and ready to go! Have to be at the hospital at 5:30 so no sleep for this girl !! I am so nervous !! Surgery at 830am. I'll let you know how it all goes!!!

My experience has been that they give you information, on top of information, on top of more information. I've got an inch thick folder sitting next to me that has forms, and clearances, and nutrition info, recipes, contact info....

It's a bit overwhelming. But it all settles into a groove pretty quick where you find yourself educated and pretty knowledgeable about what comes next, what you have to do, how things are generally going to go. etc.
Depending on if you want to share it with your "general public" workmates, etc, you'll get just oodles of questions. When, why, are you sure, where. And a million anecdotes. My aunts 3rd step som 45 times removed on his grandpadaddies side ate a bunch of cabbage....

Got my 1st appointment with the surgeon !!! I feel all types of ways i swear, i wonder if i get a date that day. ???? (selfpay)

Lol to earlier comment. I have an appointment for gastric sleeve in Tijuana on December 29th. Couldn't think of a better way to start the new year. I'm paying to have my gallbladder removed ($1500) so my surgery total is higher than most going to Mexico, $5800. Plus $1200 for two round trip plane tickets. I'm going to take $500 in cash and have a credit card on me for emergencies. So much cheaper than U.S. The doctor I'm going to has very low complication rates and rave reviews. The hospital itself looks very clean but a little old fashioned. The Marriot looks so nice! I made friends with a girl on this site who took pics of the hospital rooms and corridors, the hotel lobby and rooms, plus the shopping. Once you contact the center, a coordinator will help you get scheduled, answer your million questions, and give you very detailed instructions. It took me 3 days of emailing, filling out health questionnaires and forms that to be approved by the doc, and making a $500 deposit to get on the schedule. So easy! You have to have a passport and pay the remainder with a cashier's check or credit card. I suggest the check because there is a fee for using credit cards. Hope this helps a bit. I was so overwhelmed when I first started researching surgery in Mexico.
Just get as much information as possible about your doctor and talk to old patients. Lots of people will share their story once you get to a specific surgeon. Plus most of the surgeons have a private FB page that you can join.

. I live in McAllen but will be going to Tijuana for the surgery. Date is set for Jan 11th.

hello noce to meet you i am 25 soon 26 in January and getting my date jan7th that i have an appointment with the surgeon i am self pay

@@blondedreamer84 it just gives people encouragement to dig in and work

Amazing! & congratulations what a beautiful video if you dont mind me asking what was your starting weight and current ????

Before: 250 lbs
After: 178.8 lbs
I'm not done yet, but I'm loving this "after" already

Ohh i see well thank you ????

I think we all wish we could've done it on our own. But sometimes God has other plans for us. Now we all have the chance to get and stay healthy for the rest of our lives. No more yoyos for any of us. Good luck.

I'm two weeks post-op and I don't regret it at all. I wish I did this a long time ago. I had so many negative people tell me I don't need it or you can loose the weight on your own. It's not that hard to lose weight it's harder to keep it off. This tool is going to help me feel better looking in the mirror and allow me to shop in normal clothing sections. No more big girl stores for me. I'm so very happy for this decision.

Hey there! I'm in Irving! I'm 29...ok, 30 tomorrow lol and I was sleeved on 3/25/15. I'm down 131lbs. My Instagram is LadyCookVSG if you wanna follow my journey!

@innersurfergirl thanks yes it helped i actually already attended the seminar on October 2015 i have an appointment with the bariatrician its required and then theres 2 visits to the surgeon. They know I'm coming up with the money around January- February but said it was ok to start the process I'm not sure if your understand me i get so confused at times

Hi I'm stephanie I'm 24 from Miami I got sleeved on 10/12 I've lost a total of 31 lbs since 2 weeks pre op liquid diet. Looking to make friends maybe exchange instagram names

Hello! ☺ I just got my sleeve done 3 days ago. That's awesome that you've lost 32 lbs in 2.5 weeks! Incredible! I've been in so much pain and even wondering if I made the right choice, but stories like yours give me hope. Do you mind me asking your starting weight?

Hey everyone my name is Herminia I am 24. I am about 2 1/2 weeks post-op and have lost 32 lbs so far. I'm just looking for support. People to talk to that have gone/going through the same thing. Thanks.

Good evening everyone! New to group.
I'm about 4 months into my pre-op preparation. Third of four nutritionist apt is next week along with Cardiac clearance. All my other tests are complete.
I have been doing pretty well with food and exercise tracking and eating more Protein.< /p>
As I get closer to probably a January or February surgery date, sometimes my nerves get active. I will follow through; but you all know the struggle ????
Glad I found this forum for support!
Teri

Oh sorry well wow thats awsome congrats ???????????????? ????

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