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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"

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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?

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

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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:)

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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"

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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...

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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 :)

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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?

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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 :P

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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

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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

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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!!! :)

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