Has anyone had surgery thru BajaBariatrics? If so what did your preop diet consist of? And how long did you have to do it prior to surgery?

I'm having surgery with Dr. Illan February 18. Talk with Omar he'll send u the pre op diet. I only have to do it for a week. I'm not sure if it changes with weight.

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Okay great! Yeah Omar is sending it to me but I just wanted to see what it consisted of early on. Are you excited Feb 18th will be here before you know it!!

The pre-opt diet consist of clear liquids like broth, jello, different juices, we can also have yogurt and 1 protein shake per day.

N Yeeees I am!!! Ready than ever!!

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R u going with Dr. Illan??

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Yes! I can't wait! I have a higher bmi so I am starting to diet early to try and get it to 50 or below to save some money.

I'm doing the same!! I gained a few pounds over the holidays since my weight they have on record. Lol. I've stopped drinking sodas, beer (alcohol period) Lol, anything carbonated since January 1. Been dieting n exercising as well. Lost 8.2 pounds so far. Have 4 more pounds to go then anything after that is a win for me. Then I'll be doing my one week of preop diet the week before surgery.

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I need to lose about 27-30lbs by April:/ I'm a little worried but I'm going to do the liquid diet for awhile and just see where it goes from there. What are your stats if you don't mind me asking? Mine are :

327lbs

5'4"

Bmi is 56

I'm sure u'll lose it by then. Just gotta try the best u can. Everytime I wanna quit I ask myself how bad do I want it.

My stats are:

240.6 lbs

4' 10"

BMI: 50.28

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I also had to do one week but honestly I was getting some headaches from not eating like normal. i just had my surgery and I was starving when I got here but now I'm not even hungry. I can't believe only ice chips for two more days but they are going down fine.

I've been eating really light since the 1st so hopefully I'll do ok on the week of preop. N I can't wait till only ice chips satisfy me! Lol

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I only have to do one week also. Omar says its either 3 days to 1 week preop depending on your BMI

Oskerhernan, are you with dr. illan? Congrats and well wishes!

Here is the pre-op diet...

You will need to follow this simple diet for at least one week before your surgery. Some patients with higher BMI’s will be asked to follow for 2 weeks prior to surgery. This is necessary to help shrink the liver and make the surgery easier to perform.

• All kinds of liquids

• Water, tea, lemon water (take at least 3.5 litters a day)

• Fruit juice drinks, natural fruit beverages, chicken stock, yogurt, jello (gelatine desserts).

• Same liquids plus one protein shake per day.

Please avoid and/or limit salt intake. It will keep the swelling down after surgery. Do not smoke at least one week before your surgery and don’t take aspirin and no coffee.

Please do not eat anything on your day of arrival, you will need to fast at least 10hrs prior to surgery.

After your surgery we will provide you personalized care, giving attention to identifying your needs and evaluating outcome.