Any March Sleevers?

[pandashazz 12]

I am in for VSG at Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana with Dr Lopez on 20th March.

I am 39 yrs old, 5ft 9inches tall and weigh 234lbs. Have been big ALL my life.

Am leaving to fly to Mexico on 18th from Perth, Western Australia. I will be travelling alone as hubby can't get time off from work and it would cost more if he came too. I have no children, just 2 very amusing cats.

I am a Registered Nurse working in Theatres/Endoscopy so seeing the theatre in Mexcio is probably gonna really freak me out. Am satisfied with the Dr's experience though and all the posts on sites like these really help a lot.

Anyone else there the same time as me, could do with a sleeve buddy! Am staying in the MArriott until Wed 27th, then flying home.

Sharon

[PeacockMama 119]

Girlinthrmirrorme where in mexico did you go? I am going to dr rodriguez in juarez (and have found nothing but good reviews all over the internet). He costs more than other places in Mx but his credentials are unbeatable!!

[lexysdad04 43]

Ok looks like tomorrow is going to be the BIG day for me any one going to have surgery tomorrow in TJ, I'm going to be leaving today for TJ and staying at the Merriot was hoping to see at least 1 other person from this board

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[ginamaria 31]

Ok looks like tomorrow is going to be the BIG day for me any one going to have surgery tomorrow in TJ' date=' I'm going to be leaving today for TJ and staying at the Merriot was hoping to see at least 1 other person from this board

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Good luck to you!! I too am getting my sleeve first thing in the am!!! See ya on the losers bench soon.

[angelaet 23]

Congratulations March sleeves!!! And good luck to those with upcoming surgery!!

[angelaet 23]

Goud luck Gina Marie! Ill be looking forward for post to come.

[harleyscgirl 1]

March 15th Mexico here I come

[newat52 1,612]

Best wishes to all of you getting sleeved this week of March 11th!

Speedy recovery and safe travels for those traveling!

[Presher87 12]

Not sure how much it is in Mexico. I am in the Dallas area and my sleeve cost $12,200 out the door. Included all pre-op tests, all hospital costs up to to nights, I don't know if my room was a normal room but it was actually a beautiful 2 room suite. Also follow ups for as long as I want.

I know lots of cities are way more expensive in the states, some are lower. I am lucky to live in an area with top lots of notch surgeons and facilities to choose from. If you look in the self pay-Mexico forum I'm sure they can let you know what the costs are there.

Hope this helps.

I am in NY on the border of PA where I had mine. And without insurance the surgery here costs roughly $20,000. Thank god for my insurance otherwise I would not have had the opportunity to have it done.

[Leo815 60]

There are several different Dr over there,and yes you do get what your pay for but in some cases you dont I did my research for an year first my Dr office was so clean,clean environment clean staff,I have all good things to say even my hotel was a 4star lovely,STILL GLAD I MADE MY CHOICE AND IF I HAD WENT TO A PLACE LIKE MY GOD I WOULD HAVE ASK FOR A REFUND((((((((((.I WOULD HAVE BEEN SCRAED THAT THERE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WASN'T STERILIZED..

[OKSleever 144]

I'm scheduled to have my surgery on March 27th. I'm a little nervous but also excited. I hear people talk about a pre op diet but noone has told me anything. I am scheduled to meet with the Dr on the 19th' date=' maybe that is when I well find out everything. Hopefully it won't be too hard.[/quote']

Mine seems to be really unusual; I have no preop diet at all until the day before my surgery, then it's Clear Liquids for a day and nothing after midnight the day of my surgery. It makes me a bit nervous, but I'm on the low BMI side so I'm wondering if that's why he's not worried about my liver? In any case, I guess we just have to trust our surgeons!! I pre-op a week from tomorrow, the 26th is getting here so fast!!!! Good luck to everyone who's getting sleeved tomorrow!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

Each Dr has their own specific plan, my Dr did not require a clear liquid diet either. Had surgery on the 4th and no problems.

[ARenee99 12]

I am being sleeved in the morning. My surgeon did not require me to lose weight. I have a 48 hr. liquid diet, and that's it.

[pollyp 2]

Stay on your Pre op diet!!!! Don't cheat!! Behave!!!

I'm not being critical.... I walked the hall post op with a sweet woman ... Who had the sleeve the same morning as me.... But when they got inside... Her liver was too big AND could not do the sleeve.. She confessed to not following the pre op diet through her tears..... She was so sad!!! I was so sad for her... I can't imagin having the procedure without the benefit of the sleeve.... My heart broke for her...

Do the best you can on your pre-op!!! It's worth it... 20.5 lbs down .... Bless you all!!!

[Leo815 60]

@pollyp we where at the same place and time cuz I remember that,yeah that was sad,but the Dr said he wouldn't charge her additional she jus have to pay again ffor air fair