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HAD MY PRE OP APPT TODAY AT BARKER BARIATRIC IN DALLAS, MEET WITH MY SURGEON DR. RODRIGUEZ. THEY REALLY ANSWERED ALL MY CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS, THEY WILL BE SENDING ME HOME WITH THOSE MASSAGING LEG WRAPS, BLOOD THINNERS, AND OF COURSE I NEED TO KEEP WALKING..... MY NERVES HAVEN'T REALLY KICKED IN YET, BUT I'M SURE THEY WILL AS THE DATE GETS CLOSER.....

SURGERY DATE

TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH, 2013

THEY SAID I'M THE 1ST SURGERY OF THE DAY & THE ONLY SLEEVE THAT DR. RODRIGUEZ HAS THAT DAY...... 8AM, BUT I HAVE TO REPORT AT 5AM.... (O MY)

liquid diet SO FAR STARTED ON MONDAY I'M ALREADY DOWN 8LBS AS OF THIS AM.. YIPPEE.. TOTAL OF 25 LBS DOWN SINCE JANUARY WHEN I HAD STARTED WEIGHT WATCHERS

PRAYERS GO OUT TO EVERYONE DURING YOUR JOURNEY...

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For anyone who has had surgery in Mexico how much does everything cost on Average... That may be my only option coming. :(

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For anyone who has had surgery in Mexico how much does everything cost on Average... That may be my only option coming. :(

$5000ish. Mine was $4700+$500(lap band removal). They required an upper GI & endoscopy too. Since I had the upper GI in the states I saved $50. I had the endo there so I had to pay an extra $300. So my particular surgery was $5500 total plus you have airfare. I used miles but paid extra to upgrade to first class on my way back for $100.

My deductible if I had qualified in the States would have been $5000 anyway but I would have been self pay to have the Lap Band removed (approx $20k) because insurance didn't cover that part. I went with Dr. Fernando Garcia, & used Ready4Achange coordinators. Great experience!

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For anyone who has had surgery in Mexico how much does everything cost on Average... That may be my only option coming. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' />

Everything cost a total of $4,500.00. This did not included my flight. It was $160.00.

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For anyone who has had surgery in Mexico how much does everything cost on Average... That may be my only option coming. :(

Look on the Mexico self pay forum!

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Dr rodriguez was 6800 in juarez. Totally worth it with his credentials and the hospital credentials.

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I was sleeved on the 18th and it hasn't been the easiest ride but mostly has to do to the nurses NOT doing what my doctor put in the orders. So when I got a Migraine they let me suffer for a day and 1/2 instead of giving me my meds like instructed. But I am home now and I have a few questions for some of you. Did anyone else come home with their JP drain still in and then go back in a week to have it removed? And for the 1st week I am on Clear Liquids but I'm supposed to get 60 grams of Protein my broth has 0 grams any ideas. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

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I was sleeved on the 18th and it hasn't been the easiest ride but mostly has to do to the nurses NOT doing what my doctor put in the orders. So when I got a Migraine they let me suffer for a day and 1/2 instead of giving me my meds like instructed. But I am home now and I have a few questions for some of you. Did anyone else come home with their JP drain still in and then go back in a week to have it removed? And for the 1st week I am on clear liquids but I'm supposed to get 60 grams of Protein my broth has 0 grams any ideas. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

Hi birdie0518. Isopure is clear. I'm not really liking it but my taste has changed after surgery. The grape has been to most tolerable & it has 40g protein. My nut also gave me a website bariatricadvantage.com. I haven't tried anything but there is a chicken broth that gas 27g protein. I didn't have a drain so i cant comment on that. Good luck.

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Hi birdie0518. Isopure is clear. I'm not really liking it but my taste has changed after surgery. The grape has been to most tolerable & it has 40g Protein. My nut also gave me a website bariatricadvantage.com. I haven't tried anything but there is a chicken broth that gas 27g protein. I didn't have a drain so i cant comment on that. Good luck.

Thank you I will look into that.

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I am guessing your are not as heavy as some of us..and what food are you eating??? I know all dr's are different but I am 2 weeks out and just adding purées here and there..Not really eating much.. how many calories are you getting in??

Preop was 275 now 268, just over a week out of surgery, have been getting puréed foods for about a week now. Eat only small amount getting about 600 calories maybe???

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For anyone who has had surgery in Mexico how much does everything cost on Average... That may be my only option coming. :(

I only paid 4500 that was thru alighterme with Dr Ortiz Janese the coordinator really took good care of me, and every thing worked out great if you have any question feel free to pm me and just ask

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I only paid 4500 that was thru alighterme with Dr Ortiz Janese the coordinator really took good care of me' date=' and every thing worked out great if you have any question feel free to pm me and just ask

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I too went thur them on the 19th of March. Very good people and they will help you an anyways possible towards a healthier u

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I was sleeved on the 18th and it hasn't been the easiest ride but mostly has to do to the nurses NOT doing what my doctor put in the orders. So when I got a Migraine they let me suffer for a day and 1/2 instead of giving me my meds like instructed. But I am home now and I have a few questions for some of you. Did anyone else come home with their JP drain still in and then go back in a week to have it removed? And for the 1st week I am on clear liquids but I'm supposed to get 60 grams of Protein my broth has 0 grams any ideas. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

1. I had a drain too but it was taken out before I left the hospital. I've read others too went home with one to get it out a week or 2 later.

2. Try adding Mio flavor enhancer to ut Isopure. I tried the Alpine Punch & added Target brand flavor berry pomegranate. Then I was able to drink it. I heard Unjury chicken broth was not bad(the hospital where I work pharmacy sells it so yours may too if u wanted it quicker than buying online). Go to GNC & ask what they may offer for clear. Be advised that the Protein Shots are not a favorable option as it uses a protein not absorbed by the body. Be sure to get 'whey isolate'. Get Isopure unflavored 0 carb powder add it to Water and ice in a blender and add flavor enhancer. Add to broth too but not hot hot or it clumps & you end up having to strain it. Good luck!

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I had mine 3/7/13 the pain was not bad, but the desire to eat was horrible and I know I am not physically hungry. Fudge Popsicle was great. Lost 20# so far but I don't see anything in the mirror

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Great!! Good job! What are you eating I have only lost 7 lbs post op from March 11th

Well #1 I have a lot to lose lol so that's probably part of it. scale says 15 but by looking at me, ya really can't tell. And honestly I am not doing anything special/different. Was on liquids (including pudding and yogurt) for seven days. Cannot do the protein- makes me gag. I've tried two kinds and it's just too expensive to keep buying and wasting. Dr said stop with the shakes and get in as much as i can with food. I walk a little bit but not a whole lot cuz it's just too damn cold outside right now. Lol

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