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close! I'm 2/18 with Tijuana Bariatrics. Does Dr Ortiz use CER Hosp & the Marriott? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm getting sleeved on 2/18!!!!!Tijuana Bariatrics/CER Hospital. Anyone else goi g to be around there st that time? Also the group is closed, not secret. So people can see all the members of the group, but the posts remain private. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Via Tijuana Bariatrics/CER Hospital in Mexico. Flying in Fri the 17th early in the day. Anyone else headed that way in the same time frame? I'm so excited I can't contain it!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You've made a great investment into your future, rest well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for responding @@sleevedviolet! It's about the same, V8 has preservatives I think. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all! New here. Curious if juicing vegetables and/or greens is acceptable for the liquid-only diet. I'm sure fruits are off limits due to high sugar. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Are you seeming any other progress? Looser clothes, inches going down? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

i agree! Cabbage makes you gassy which will bloat your stomach. Check with your Dr. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hoping for a Feb 17th date! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Me too! Where are you going? I'm headed to Tijuana Bariatrics. Hoping for Feb 17th. My coordinator has been on vacation so haven't set a date yet! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi! Does CER have private patient rooms & bathrooms? I'm headed there for surgery in a few weeks (no date set, coordinator on vacation) so just curious, thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Yes, I have pics of the room and the bathroom....like a mini suite. I went by myself, so I took pics and sent to my husband. If you want to email ginsin007@aol. I would be happy to send you pics I took. I thought it felt Zen like, very nice. They bring you fresh towels in the mornings, just like a hotel. Very nice. thanks so much! My name is Cheryl, I will email you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thanks! Happy for you & excited to follow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

best of luck to you!!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone gone to/ plan to go to Dr Vazquez, his partner? I picked him to save a few bucks but I can't find any reviews on him directly & I'm getting a little nervous. Should I switch to Garcia? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi! Does CER have private patient rooms & bathrooms? I'm headed there for surgery in a few weeks (no date set, coordinator on vacation) so just curious, thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

The only cons I see: 1) few people experience leaking, but surgeons check for that before you leave the hospital. 2) you lose weight so fast you can be left with extra sagging skin. I haven't had the surgery yet (pending a date in Mexico) but I think the pros greatly outweigh the cons! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Stay strong! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Normal! Haven't started pre op yet, but thru my attempts to be healthy I've done juicing fasts for weeks at a time. I think that "hunger" for me is desiring pleasure from flavor & texture, not my body being empty/hungry. Once I held myself accountable to juicing only I could barely get 16 oz down as a meal! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for responding! I read elsewhere someone got back in the US with state ID and a birth certificate, but it delayed the whole group by at least 1/2 hour at the boarder, and people got frustrated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello all! Yes, I know a passport is required. Mine expired. I've made an appt with the passport agency. They require proof of international travel for the process to be expedited. However I will be flying to San Diego & transported by van to Tijuana (very common for safety for these procedures). Has anyone else been in this position? Do you know if the passport agency will provide a passport quickly if a Medical letter is provided? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

oh man I'm so sorry you're experiencing this! I'd like to think that you are still on the right track in a long term perspective . Wishing you continued progress and praying for you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App oh man I'm so sorry you're experiencing this! I'd like to think that you are still on the right track in a long term perspective . Wishing you continued progress and praying for you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would recommend waiting until May to ensure the best fit and being straight forward with the seamstress about your weight loss surgery so she can take it into consideration when it comes to fitting. Good luck and congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! Where in Mexico are you going & who did you use for the loan? Im approved at tijuanabariatrics.com w/ Dr Vazquez. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to pay $4360 out of pocket to have it done in Mexico. My insurance doesn't cover it. Another coworker had the procedure with the same Dr and highly recommended it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App