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I got my email saying I was approved for surgery and they will be calling me tomorrow to schedule. In the email it stated that I needed to have a passport to cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana. My mom had the surgery and at the time didn’t have a passport and a friend of mine didn’t have a passport either. I have that on the list to ask about tomorrow. I really wanted to have the surgery in March but the passport thing might delay me. Did anyone have any experience with going without a passport? I am going to Dr Mario Almanza.

I am really hoping I haven’t been sabotaging myself the last 2 weeks. My program cleared me for nuts so for lunch everyday I was just grabbing a portioned out bag of cashews, 1 ounce. I’m 3 months post op and have been in a stall the last 2 weeks. My calories are around 700 a day and I go to the gym everyday for 60-90 minutes. Could the cashews be preventing me from losing weight? I had thought this was something good for us and now I’m not so sure after having read a little on it. Do you think cashews should go into the category of a once every few weeks treat instead of a lunch option?

Oh geeze..yes I definitely messed up. It’s pounds not KG’s and I have no idea how to fix that lol. Im still trying to figure this all out I am so sorry. I weigh 203 pounds currently. I think you all have given such great advice!! Love the topping idea and will lean towards a more rich protein source for lunch. The 700 calories were including the cashews. Thank you all so much!!

March 8th ❤️

Yes I will definitely have to ask because mine just says protein supplement but it says clear liquids for 10 days post op. Thank you all for the help!!

Hi! I am having surgery next week and was wondering about the liquid diet post op. Are we to add unflavored protein powder to our broths during this stage? I bought some protein clear liquid (premiere and Gatorade) so I didn’t know if I should be doing that also.

We booked on the Dream. This will be our first time on this ship

I love Carnival! We are booked on Carnival for the first week of October which will put me at 7 months post-op. My mom had WLS a few years ago and she finds tons of foods to eat..or “pick at” as she calls it. The main dining room has lots of options and there is a huge buffet. You can even look up the menu for this year as it doesn’t change. Enjoy your cruise whichever you choose!

Thank you all so much for your help!

Hi! This is my first post. I am getting my surgery date later today for the gastric sleeve. I have a rough idea of the time frame so I was looking at flights. 3 hours away from me and I could save 800 dollars for my mom and I. I have the money for the more expensive flights but do love to save. Will I feel good enough 3 days afterwards to ride in my vehicle for 3 hours? The big airport by me is an hour away so I will be in the car regardless. Thank you in advance!

Thank you both so much!! I will probably go ahead and do the drive.