kimaly

20lbs since Jan. is FANTASTIC!!!

Dr. Altamirana has a FB page with lots of his former, current and future patients on it. He allows full honesty in his group. (one of the reasons I like his group so much, it's not
just rainbows and unicorns) Very personable and interacts with us almost daily. I am having revision surgery with him on Sept. 7th. Here is the link if you are interested in checking it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dr.altamirano/ We would love to have you join us.

I liked it because it felt more like a home and the BP office was right next door. We stayed one night in the recovery house and on night in the hotel (Hubby is more of a hotel kinda person) both were equally nice just with two different vibes.

Dr. Altamirana has a FB page with lots of his former, current and future patients on it. He allows full honesty in his group. (one of the reasons I like his group so much, it's not
just rainbows and unicorns) Very personable and interacts with us almost daily. I am having revision surgery with him on Sept. 7th. Here is the link if you are interested in checking it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dr.altamirano/ We would love to have you join us.

I liked it because it felt more like a home and the BP office was right next door. We stayed one night in the recovery house and on night in the hotel (Hubby is more of a hotel kinda person) both were equally nice just with two different vibes.

Dr. Altamirana has a FB page with lots of his former, current and future patients on it. He allows full honesty in his group. (one of the reasons I like his group so much, it's not
just rainbows and unicorns) Very personable and interacts with us almost daily. I am having revision surgery with him on Sept. 7th. Here is the link if you are interested in checking it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dr.altamirano/ We would love to have you join us.

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Thank you all very much.

I will be in TJ on Sept. 7th having surgery revision with the oh so handsome Dr. A It will be fun to follow a fellow September sleevers progress.

I am in Tijuana for sleeve surgery September 23! I am excited to start this new journey!

Glad to see some other folks heading down the same time as me. JamieLogical I have actually followed several of your posts and checked our your packing list since you went to the same place. I feel very confident in my choice of facility and surgeon. I wish they had not locked the pages that discussed OCC. Not really sure what that's all about. Suppose it's local politics. Luckily I got to Atleast read through them all. I got my Vitamins this time through the place they suggest but may look around after these. I'm trying the premier shakes from Sam's club. They seem to have the best Protein content and not too bad tasting. I am still curious if I will feel like sight seeing that week but I guess I won't know til I go. Does Marriott help out with that at all? My mom will be w/ me I dont want her to be terribly bored.

You'l be heading to OCC almost exactly one year after I had my sleeve surgery there! I was sleeved on 9/1/14 and everything went great! You'll be well take care of! Let me know if you have any questions about what to expect or what to bring.

Good Morning All !
I am scheduled for September 10th for surgery. I fly into TJ on the 9th.
I am so excited.
I see a dietitian in a few weeks to get a pre-op diet started and a post op diet in the works so my body isn't in complete shock in September when all it gets in broth.< /p>
When booking my procedure I booked 3 months in advance to give myself extra time in case I changed my mind. Plus I wanted to enjoy the summer with my kids. Once I saw my family doctor and told him about my decision, he was so supportive it made me want to change my surgery date to July. Looked into changing my surgery and plane tickets, but to change the flights would have cost half the original price. NO THANK YOU WEST JET !!
R

Dr Carlos Altamirano!!!!
I had surgery with him last month
He is not only a great doctor, he wil be there for you always
He is like a friend
Check his Facebook support group
We are a big family there supporting each other

I was originally investigating another doc until by dear friend found Dr.A. She had done through research and had a Skype consult. She was sold. Well being that we are both nurse I figured I needed to shift gears and look into Dr.A. Well I did. He answers every question I had. My friend is 3 weeks post op and doing great. I am planning for December because of kids school schedule. Dr.A truly seems to have a passion for what he does.Oh he sent me a happy 40th birthday message through FB. You will love him. I can't wait to meet him and share my journey with him.

Dr Altamirano definitely gets my vote!! He genuinely cares for his patients. My husband is scheduled for gastric sleeve tomorrow with him. Dr A has quickly answered all our questions via email and has "face timed" with my husband twice. The level of service by Dr A is the absolute best there is! I will be happy to post more updates after we arrive in Tijuana tomorrow and he has his surgery.

Dr. Altamirano is the BOMB ! This guy is awesome.
Very caring, great bedside manner.

Dr. Altamirana has a FB page with lots of his former, current and future patients on it. He allows full honesty in his group. (one of the reasons I like his group so much, it's not
just rainbows and unicorns) Very personable and interacts with us almost daily. I am having revision surgery with him on Sept. 7th. Here is the link if you are interested in checking it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dr.altamirano/ We would love to have you join us.

Dr. Altamirana has a FB page with lots of his former, current and future patients on it. He allows full honesty in his group. (one of the reasons I like his group so much, it's not
just rainbows and unicorns) Very personable and interacts with us almost daily. I am having revision surgery with him on Sept. 7th. Here is the link if you are interested in checking it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dr.altamirano/ We would love to have you join us.

Just wanted to say that for all who have chosen Dr Fernando Garcia, excellent choice. He performed my lap band to VSG revision and it was a complication free surgery. You are all in good hands!!
Best wishes!
I am going for a revision, again, with a Bariatric Pal Dr Zavalza and am scheduled for Sept 4th.
best wishes everyone!

My revision from band to sleeve is finally scheduled! September 9! It bums me out that it's not sooner. I started this journey in February of this year. I've jumped through all the insurance hoops and now I still have to wait due to surgeon being busy ????. I have to keep telling myself that September will be here before I know it and he must be good since he so busy. Lol

Greek yogurt and cottage cheese should wait until the very end of the liquid diet/beginning of pureed foods - about 2 weeks post-op - and ONLY if you can tolerate them well.

Hi Laurie,
Natalie (our nutritionist) will respond to you later today. Here's a little info so you can get the ball rolling.
This is what's included with our nutritionist.
Initial consultation: one-on-one skype/phone, 15-minute. Meal plans: two-day for liquid stage, plus one week each for pureed, semi-solid, and solid stages. Ability to participate in monthly hour-long chat sessions with our nutritionist at noon on the first Saturday of each month. Access to the Nutritional Support forum. The BariatricPal nutritionist will be monitoring the boards at least once a week. You must complete the Pre-Consultation Nutrition Questionnaire at http://www.bariatricpal.com/nutrition/pre-consultation
Once you complete the form, Natalie receives your information and is able to prepare customized meal plans to help you recover from surgery, lose weight, and get healthy!
Once you fill out the Pre-Consultation Nutrition Questionnaire, you will get a confirmation page stating:
Thank you for submitting your information form. Please go to https://bariatricpalmx.acuityscheduling.com/ to schedule your free 15-minute nutritional consult at your convenience. We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals!
There is a schedule online where you are able to choose a time slot to schedule your 15-minute consult.
Also, if you feel you need more nutritional guidance, you can purchase additional one-on-one sessions with the nutritionist at https://bariatricpalmx.acuityscheduling.com/ .
I hope this info helps you!

Welcome to the BariatricPal MX Nutritional Support Forum!
Your 15-min initial consult is included in your package to get weight loss surgery in Mexico. To schedule it, please go to https://bariatricpalmx.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php and choose a time convenient for you. Please let me know if you do not see a time that works for you. Thank you!
When it is time for your appointment, please call me on Skype at nataliestein26.
Don't forget you're also invited to the monthly chat sessions scheduled on the first Saturday of each month at 3:00 pm Eastern (noon Pacific)! Just click on the chat button on the bottom right of your screen on this forum.
I look forward to working with you!
Natalie

Steve Kaiser is another victim of Dr. Mario Almanza and Jarred & Alexis Cohen (owners of WeightLossAgents.com and Gastricsleeve.com) that has barely survived the slaughter. A similar story like so many others! The good news is that Steve has dedicated the rest of his life to help prevent others from making the same mistake that he so innocently got snared by the web of lies and deceit perpetrated by WeightLossAgents. No one should ever have to suffer or die from an elective surgery of this type, but surgery with Almanza is like people being led to a slaughter house.
According to the existing laws in Mexico, a victim must file in person with the appropriate authorities to open an official Mexican Government investigation against Almanza and Weight Loss Agents. As of today, there are no formal complaints against Almanza/Weight Loss Agents and that is why he continues to operate with impunity. The Mexican authorities are aware of the problems posted on online, but without a formal complaint, it's all hearsay. Let's all work together to help these victims get the justice they deserve. In Mexico, the authorities are looking for both civil and criminal charges against Almanza and Weight Loss Agents but without proof and a formal complaint, there is nothing they can do.
Please help Steve with his part in this Journey to Justice Campaign because Justice is what Steve seeks. Below is the link where your financial support in any amount, is greatly appreciated.
http://www.gofundme.com/3y32zx4c
You can see part of Steve’s story by using the link below:
http://www.wptv.com/search?searchTerm=almanza


Quest are the nastiest bars, they literally taste like Protein Bars, you might as well drink a Protein Shake. Sure, they come in nice flavors but they don't taste like it at all. I eat Atkins Protein bars, those actually taste good.