Hey guys I would like to start a forum topic specifically for people going to Mexico to have their VSG in April 2013, so we can share our concerns/questions and our journeys!!! I would also like to start a private facebook group for those who would like to join!!! Just private message me with the email associated with your facebook account and I will send you an invite!

A little more about me...

Surgery date: April 9th

Location: Tijuana Mexico

Surgeon: Dr. alejandro lopez Ortega and Dr. Jaquiline Osuna

Agency: alighterme

Current preop weight: 280

Goal weight: 150

Age: 31

Ht: 5'6"

Sounds good.

Surgery date: April 15th

With: DR Ortiz at OCC

Current weight:176

Height:5'2

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Goal weight: 135

Age:42

Hi April 9th with Dr. Jamie Ponce de leon at NIT

Weight 215

Goal 130

Age 39

Height 5'4"

My concerns is after surgery, I have read on here about ppl having bathroom issues (as in going on themselves) and seeing how i can not drink milk, Im worried about Protein shakes with Water only. Does not sound that great!

Anyone have any recommendations?

oops....hospital is INT....

Hey guys I would like to start a forum topic specifically for people going to Mexico to have their VSG in April 2013' date=' so we can share our concerns/questions and our journeys!!! I would also like to start a private facebook group for those who would like to join!!! Just private message me with the email associated with your facebook account and I will send you an invite!

A little more about me...

Surgery date: April 9th

Location: Tijuana Mexico

Surgeon: Dr. alejandro lopez Ortega and Dr. Jaquiline Osuna

Agency: alighterme

Current preop weight: 280

Goal weight: 150

Age: 31

Ht: 5'6"[/quote']

Sounds like a plan:)

Surgery date: April 12th

Location: Tijuana Mexico

Surgeon: Dr. Alejandro Lopez Ortega and Dr. Jaquiline Osuna Dr. Ortiz **** I was informed when I booked my surgery a few days ago through Rhonda that Dr. Osuna is dealing with a family emergency and will not be the 2nd surgeon. Dr Ortiz will be filling in****

Agency: alighterme (Rhonda)

Current preop weight: 428 (down 35lbs pre-op so far!)

Goal weight: 175

Age: 33

Ht: 5'5"

Sounds like a plan:)

Current weig:290

Goal weig: 170

Height; 5'9

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Glad to see so many!!! yay! I have not been informed that Osuna will not be there @Luthernchic, that stinks!! But I have heard good things about Dr. Ortiz to, so... If ya'll would like to start a facebook group let me know!! It will be private so only people in the group will see it...

Hi April 9th with Dr. Jamie Ponce de leon at NIT

Weight 215

Goal 130

Age 39

Height 5'4"

My concerns is after surgery, I have read on here about ppl having bathroom issues (as in going on themselves) and seeing how i can not drink milk, Im worried about Protein shakes with Water only. Does not sound that great!

Anyone have any recommendations?

Make sure you do your 3 day clear liquid and daily laxitive pre-op diet and you should be okay, just take extra panties in case

Make sure you do your 3 day clear liquid and daily laxitive pre-op diet and you should be okay' date=' just take extra panties in case [/quote']

I haven't been told to do lax. But im definitely going to ask. Thanks for the info!!

My 3 day pre op diet is Water and yogurt. Has anyone else have this type?

I have to do 2 weeks of 2 protein shakes a day and a protein/salad for dinner, then 3 days prior to surgery I have to be on clear liquids and take a daily laxative. Water and yogurt sounds much better

Date of Surgery; April 2nd, 2013

Surgeon; Dr. Garcia

Hospital: Mi Hospital

Where: Tijuana

Flight: I fly in on April 1st

Start pre op diet; April 19th.

Starting weight: 343

I am confused with my pre op diet. I ordered the pre op package through OCC but that is for 15 days. I was under the understanding that I didn't have to diet for 15 days. Hmmm. Any suggestions on this. I have a low bMI

Hey ya'll the FB group is up and running, let me know if you would like to join, it's private, only we can see it and our posts!!!

I am confused with my pre op diet. I ordered the pre op package through OCC but that is for 15 days. I was under the understanding that I didn't have to diet for 15 days. Hmmm. Any suggestions on this. I have a low bMI

sheri3388 - I would call Lori or Carolyn and ask. Patients have different pre-op requirements depending on the doctor and their weight.