Read things all over, don't eat this, make sure you take these vitamins. Don't drink carbonated drinks, yes you can, don't use a straw, it will blow up your tummy, I use one, ect... My head is spinning!!! I am doing a self pay in Mexico, and have no idea where to look for the true info. I don't have the pre op support and will get post op through email, but I am already feeling so far behind. What do I do? Where do I look? I just want a point form dos and fonts list, lol.

The Big Book of the Gastic Sleeve (Authored by this site's founder) is a dang good place to start. Has ALL the info you need to start.

Then research on line. You'll find Guide Sheets and instructions from many good programs (Try Johns Hopkins Bariatric center), and

HERE. What you get here will be varied advice. You'll build your plan based on your experience!

The Big Book of the Gastic Sleeve (Authored by this site's founder) is a dang good place to start. Has ALL the info you need to start.

Then research on line. You'll find Guide Sheets and instructions from many good programs (Try Johns Hopkins Bariatric center), and

HERE. What you get here will be varied advice. You'll build your plan based on your experience!

I went to Mexico, My doctor sent me home with instructions. I also LOVE watching Dr Alvarez' youtube channel Endobariatric He also has a weekly live radio show and does a podcast of it at obesitychat.com You can send him questions and he'll answer for you. Though if you just go to his youtube channel nearly every topic imaginable is addressed

Barix Clinics makes a book you can buy for about $20 that has tons of answers, recipes, and good information.

My program gives you info in stages. I meet my surgeon this Thursday, where I get a huge chunk of info added to my binder book they gave me. Then I get the pre and post op diet stuff on the 11th.

That said, I've been watching all of Dr Alverez's Endobariatric channel on YouTube. Love his videos, makes me feel more prepared since I don't have any of my surgery or post op info yet.

Here's what I was sent home with....

I went to Mexico, and my Surgeon, Dr. Alvarez sent me home with his book and the stage by stage diet progression information, post op meds, a gym bag and a pillow to brace my tummy on the trip home. Most Docs have their own pre and post op instructions. You can learn a lot by watching Dr. Alvarez's videos on YouTube, and he'll respond to emails and answer any questions you might have. He also has a radio show on Monday nights where he answers questions sent in via Facebook. You don't have to be his Patient... he's attentive to anyone wanting to learn about the gastric sleeve journey.