akwildgirl

The company that makes it actually is offering a sampler special on their homepage at https://www.si03.com/ I just called in and ordered. It was $16.99 w/shipping and the nice thing is, you get a packet of each flavor to try. I think that's a fair price. That's the cheapest I've seen for the sampler pack. I've read a ton of reviews and other WLS patients say that this Syntrax brand is one of the best on the market for quality protein and it tastes good and is easy to mix. I'm going to give it a try!

My MGB is scheduled for April 2017 with Dr Illan in Tijuana. I feel very confident in my choices. They are wonderful to work with and I encourage you to contact them (BariatricPal Team MX). I've done a lot of research and know several people that have gone to Mexico for surgery. I had it narrowed down to 3 different doctors and decided on Dr. Illan for many reasons. Postive results, patient reviews, bed-side manner, before and after surgery support, nutrition support after, surgery in a nice hospital, etc. At first, I was going to do the sleeve, but because I'm over 400lbs and have health issues, I felt it was in my best interest to do the MGB, because it will give me the most weight loss and best results long-term. Dr Illan was very open to letting me decide what was best for me and said I will be very successful with MGB. I wish you luck in your decision. Don't rush it and do lots of research! These forums and Facebook groups are great for getting info and hearing everyone's experiences.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I've been scared to move forward with surgery in Mexico, but I'm researching and reading so many positive reviews about Dr Illan and BariatricPal. I think I'm ready for the next step. I'm also in Alaska! So if you don't mind, I'd like to pm you with some travel and experience questions. Let me know if that's ok. Hoping to schedule surgery before June 2017.