I just scheduled my surgery today, and I am extremely excited! I am having surgery 9/12/14 at Mi Doctor Hospital. My surgeon will be Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela with Mexico Bariatric Center. I started my pre-op diet, and I am crazy hungry. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I will be travelling alone, and I have never flown on a plane.

Are you having it September 12? I'm having mine Sept 14 in Tijuana, but don't start my pre-op diet till the 1st of September. Why are they making you start your so soon?

What an adventure! I think you are doing great to arrange all of this and to fly off for the first time to start a new and better life. Good for you!

I am having my surgery 9/16 here in the states and even that has been a challenging for me. You must be a very strong and determined person. Just the qualities you need to meet your goals.

I just got sleeved last Friday. The 2 week preop diet is the worst. I had the bariatric protein shakes, which are sweet, but I am not a sweet person and found them to be gross. I was also hungry all the time. They did give me a few recipes that were tolerable, and one was even filling. Take 1/2 cup (1 serving) of uncooked oats, cook with 1 cup of water for. 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of protein powder on that and stir. At least you are chewing something

Are you having it September 12? I'm having mine Sept 14 in Tijuana, but don't start my pre-op diet till the 1st of September. Why are they making you start your so soon?

Yes, my surgery is scheduled for the 12th. Who's your surgeon? I have a very high BMI. That's why I was told to start now.

What an adventure! I think you are doing great to arrange all of this and to fly off for the first time to start a new and better life. Good for you!

I am having my surgery 9/16 here in the states and even that has been a challenging for me. You must be a very strong and determined person. Just the qualities you need to meet your goals.

Congratulations and best of luck on your surgery! I am very determined to succeed and ready to start this new journey.

I just got sleeved last Friday. The 2 week preop diet is the worst. I had the bariatric protein shakes, which are sweet, but I am not a sweet person and found them to be gross. I was also hungry all the time. They did give me a few recipes that were tolerable, and one was even filling. Take 1/2 cup (1 serving) of uncooked oats, cook with 1 cup of water for. 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of protein powder on that and stir. At least you are chewing something

Thanks for the recipe. I am going to try it tomorrow. I am hungry all the time. I'm not sure if its because I feel restricted or what.

Cody's Mom and Naturalbabe --- I will be in TJ for surgery on Sept 13 with Dr. Elias Ortiz. Cody's Mom, we should cross paths since we're using the same doc. Like you, I am short, have brown hair, and I am 63. If you think you see me, as if it is me. My name is Jane. Would love to meet you.

@It's Allgood and @@naturalbabe77

We will cross paths, my name is Marlie and there are very few days in my life I don't wear a ball cap or pony tail, I have long dirty blond hair, look forward to meeting you both!

NaturalBabe. -- I will be looking! Glad to know we will cross paths.

Cody'sMom -- I will be looking for the ball cap! I have short hair.

We'll find each other and go for a cup of broth and a walk, looking forward to it (with Jane as well).

Im also going to get my sleeve done by Dr. Valenzuela on October 13th, praying for you.

Naturalbabe77 - kindly share your surgery experience as i am going to the same doctor and possibly same hospital. Thanks! Hope you are doing well!

Naturalbabe77 - kindly share your surgery experience as i am going to the same doctor and possibly same hospital. Thanks! Hope you are doing well!

Sure. When is your surgery?

October 13th! ????