I finally got a surgery date!!!!!! April 8 th!!!! I'm so excited I could burst! I would like to keep up with other April sleevers, pre-op diets, protien shakes, progress, stats, any concerns, etc. Lets hear it for new beginnings!

I've tried two so far' date=' one was sooo gross (52e chocolate). I tried one that was decent (lean body on the go vanilla ice cream) I got both at an HEB plus. I have some Bariatric Advantage that my doctors office recommends, gonna try one in the am. I've hear a lot of good reviews on premier from costco, but haven't made it over there to get some. Gotta get in gear, it's right around the corner. My pre op diet starts march 27 th.[/quote']

I have the samples coming from chike and have a couple of samples from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I'm a big baby about trying something new so I have the unjury on my counter and I keep staring at it. I will have to break down and try this stuff before March 15th when I go for my final nutrition meeting .

ViSalus shakes are super yummy, they literally taste like cake batter. Plus they can be flavored to what ever you want. The base flavor is a sweet cream. Just don't get caught up in their sales tactic of monthly delivery. You can buy it through Amazon. It has really low carbs and a good amount of protein. You can use any type of milk or milk-type products to mix with it. I just use water to keep the calories lower (and I'm not a big fan of milk).

I'm April 8th as well! So excited!!! I start my shakes and salads tomorrow. Good luck April sleevers! I'm going to Tijuana, and I know we will all do great things with our new sleeves!!

ViSalus shakes are super yummy' date=' they literally taste like cake batter. Plus they can be flavored to what ever you want. The base flavor is a sweet cream. Just don't get caught up in their sales tactic of monthly delivery. You can buy it through Amazon. It has really low carbs and a good amount of Protein. You can use any type of milk or milk-type products to mix with it. I just use Water to keep the calories lower (and I'm not a big fan of milk).[/quote']

I'm gonna check that out ASAP!

I have the samples coming from chike and have a couple of samples from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I'm a big baby about trying something new so I have the unjury on my counter and I keep staring at it. I will have to break down and try this stuff before March 15th when I go for my final nutrition meeting .

Awesome! I'm gonna try those too! Can't try too many!

April 22nd baby!! It'd be cool to keep this thread going to stay in touch through the process. Good luck everyone. It's gonna be freakin' awesome! (eventually)

April 22nd baby!! It'd be cool to keep this thread going to stay in touch through the process. Good luck everyone. It's gonna be freakin' awesome! (eventually)

We need to keep everyone updated with good and bad experiences. I just ordered unjury and Chike samples! Can't wait to try them believe it or not. I'm ready!!!

Sooner girl36 I'm going to Tijuana as well on April 26th....I'm soooo excited and nervous all together!!

Trying to get approved for April 15th at Mi' Clinic in Tiajuana.

I'm curious......since I'm very new to chat boards, blogs, etc. I have to ask...... Why are some people opting for surgery in Mexico ? I'd like to hear the whole story in what led you in that direction. Thanks and all the best !!

I'm curious......since I'm very new to chat boards' date=' blogs, etc. I have to ask...... Why are some people opting for surgery in Mexico ? I'd like to hear the whole story in what led you in that direction. Thanks and all the best !![/quote']

For me, Mexico is the most affordable option. My insurance (even though I work for a hospital with one of the biggest bariatric centers in Florida) excludes any and all bariatric surgery no matter the reason. The cash pay price, as an employee, is almost $20,000. The package I am getting in Mexico is just over $5,000 with resort hotel included.

I'm curious......since I'm very new to chat boards' date=' blogs, etc. I have to ask...... Why are some people opting for surgery in Mexico ? I'd like to hear the whole story in what led you in that direction. Thanks and all the best !![/quote']

I have great health insurance that covers WLS but the pre-op program is a year. I didn't have time for all their red tape so I did the self-pay option in Mexico. Looking back, the whole hospital experience with Dr. Aceves was far superior to any hospital experience I have had here in the states.

Wow... Thank you both. I had no idea it was such a great deal ! I guess I didn't do as much research as I thought I did.. I've been to Mexico quite a few times and spent more than 5,000.00 just for vacation ! Can't wait to hear how you've both done after surgery. My surgery will be here in S. Florida......so anxious !!

Glad to see we've got a great group of April sleevers!! It will be nice to have the support. Question about the protein shake samples - how are you getting them? I've done no research the shakes at all yet. I imagine that my next doc visit will get into it but would love to be ahead of the game and already trying them out.

My surgery is scheduled for April 2nd! Finally got approved by my insurance after a year of trying. I can't wait but also am alittle nervous to. So far I've tried the GNC whey banana cream protein shake and the Bariatric Advantage orange cream sickle and both were delicious. Trying to figure out what I like before surgery so I can stock up now. Luckily my Dr doesn't require a Pre-op diet. Good luck to all of us, I can't wait to share our experiences together.