Im scheduled to have my procedure with team Ismael Cabrera and Louisiana Valenzuela in Tijuana, Mexico the week of feb 20th. Any sleevers who will be there around this time who would like to team up? Also i heard these two work together as a team in assisting the other. Know anyone sleeved by either? There isnt alot of info on the net about them.

Thank you, Judy! This is sooooo reassuring!!!!

Thank you! We are at Mi Doctor now!! Today is surgery day for her!!

I'm going to Dr. Cabrera in April - do you have any advice for the experience?

Thanks.

I'm going to Dr. Cabrera in April - do you have any advice for the experience? Thanks.

It was a good experience overall, both times I've been. There is a nurse on the 3rd floor who is great! She has had the surgery, herself, and she loves to talk about it and give recommendations on Protein, various recipes, etc.

Be prepared to see Dr. Cabrera very little. You will be seen by a doctor daily, however. Walk lots! You will meet others out in the hall walking and it actually makes it kinda fun... something to look forward to. Do you have any specific questions? I had surgery in September with Cabrera, my sister had it in January with him, and we are both doing GREAT! Neither of us have any problems or complications.

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Debbie - how did you do during your pre-op? I need to lose 16 pounds before the 28th so I don't have to pay the extra $1k fee. Did you do the 3-4 Protein shakes a day plus a salad or do your own thing? I'm having 3 Protein Shakes a day but also throw in a V-8 and some chicken broth, sf Jello for variety. I just started liquid diet Monday so am doing more than 2 weeks but want to be absolutely sure to get my BMI under 49.

Debbie - how did you do during your pre-op? I need to lose 16 pounds before the 28th so I don't have to pay the extra $1k fee. Did you do the 3-4 Protein shakes a day plus a salad or do your own thing? I'm having 3 Protein Shakes a day but also throw in a V-8 and some chicken broth, sf Jello for variety. I just started liquid diet Monday so am doing more than 2 weeks but want to be absolutely sure to get my BMI under 49.

I did okay as far as sticking to the diet for 10 days, which also included 4 days of Clear liquids. My diet didn't include salad, but did have the 3 protein shakes per day along with sugar free jello and plain Greek yogurt. I didn't really lose any weight, however, which baffled me. Dr. Cabrera told me that he could tell I followed the pre op diet very well as my liver was shrunk up nicely.

Following the diet for two weeks, I'm sure you will lose what you need to. Remember if you get too hungry, you can add some lean protein to the salad. Good luck to you; you can do it!!!

I am scheduled w/ Dr. Cabrera for valentines day 2/14/14! I'm soooo excited, happy, nervous, terrified! This will b the best bday gift ever! Any other feb sleevers I can shoot the breeze with? I will b traveling alone.

How was your experience?