Good evening fellow travelers. Since I haven't seen a group posting for February/March 2015 I thought I'd start one. I am interested in who you chose and where you're having your surgery. I have not set a date yet, but I will be talking with Katy Floyd (from A Lighter Me) on Monday to discuss setting a date and answering some of my questions. I am 49 years old (going to be a healthier 50's and beyond) man. I am a nurse,working in an ICU, and have been working nights for the majority of the past 27 years. I have decided on Dr Elias Ortiz, with A Lighter Me, in Tijuana, Mexico. I hope to share more of my story in the future.

Jenn... Yes if the surgery cost $4600 and you put your $500 deposit, the remaining balance is $4200. I have paid mine and the receipt I received in the mail shows I owe $3900 (In Feb and March A Lighter Me is offering a spring discount of $200). Hope this helps!!! Good luck with your surgery!!! Oh and your deposit is securing the date you pick, if you can't get airfare or need another date, I am sure they will be willing to work with you!

hey defibvt- just saw we will be surgery buddies!

I am scheduled for March 2 by Dr Elias Ortiz in Tijuana Mexico

Jenn... Yes if the surgery cost $4600 and you put your $500 deposit, the remaining balance is $4200. I have paid mine and the receipt I received in the mail shows I owe $3900 (In Feb and March A Lighter Me is offering a spring discount of $200). Hope this helps!!! Good luck with your surgery!!! Oh and your deposit is securing the date you pick, if you can't get airfare or need another date, I am sure they will be willing to work with you!

Omg thank you for helping me understand. I guess I'm so nervous right now... I can't even think clearly. I'm getting obsessed about the surgery, scared of not getting the loan, and plus my boyfriend doesn't have a passport. .., and waiting on the loan to book the flights. .. surgery date is on Feb 28... ????????????????!

I will be staying at the Marriott in Tijuana the nights of March 1 and March 4th and 5th. Would be great to compare our successful surgeries and provided support as well! Yes excited here as well @@SleevedNFree

I should be at the Marriott also those days !

My surgery is Feb. 27th with ALM and Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm very excited and nervous. I've done my research and i'm ready. Now just playing the waiting game.[/quot

I am February 27 also!

I should be at the Marriott also those days !

I will be there all of those days too!

I am having my sleeve done on February 24th with Dr. Gutierrez at Trinity Medical bariatrics

@@WendieBryant congrats on your upcoming surgery. Can't wait to hear your experience. I'm scheduled on March 4th. It's amazing how quickly time flies. Wishing you all the best!!!!

Hi fellow sleevers....

I started my pre-op diet last week. I'm using the Premier Protein - 30g two times a day. I may have to find another protein source. Not liking the fact that I'm starting to feel a bit constipated. Never had issues in this area and have been super regular. Can't afford to have this issue with the upcoming procedure in March. Anybody using different protein mix or drinks. Need some other options/ideas....

I am using http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html my brother is really into working out and he uses this. It has 24g of whey protein and like 4g of net carbs. I'm not a big milk drinker so I probably will use unsweetened almond milk.

Edited February 8, 201511 yr by skeptictrash1

@@SleevedNFree I have tried the Premier Protein as well, I like the chocolate. In my pre op plan, it calls for using a laxative. I am particular to the bulk forming laxatives and plan to use them post op if needed. Pre-op it will help with the hungry feeling and helps with regularity issues... you can also use colace or similar drugs. I hope this helps.

@@SleevedNFree I have tried the Premier Protein as well, I like the chocolate. In my pre op plan, it calls for using a laxative. I am particular to the bulk forming laxatives and plan to use them post op if needed. Pre-op it will help with the hungry feeling and helps with regularity issues... you can also use colace or similar drugs. I hope this helps.

@@defibvt - thank you so much for the feedback. It may just be time to try that laxative. I have it on my list to do 3 days before my surgery but will try it soon...

I am using http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html my brother is really into working out and he uses this. It has 24g of whey Protein and like 4g of net carbs. I'm not a big milk drinker so I probably will use unsweetened almond milk.

@@skeptictrash1 - huge appreciation for the information. I've seen this brand in stores. May try switching just to mix it up a bit. Will see how it works for me. Thanks again.

My friend & I ar set for ... March 9th vsg... TJ... w/ Dr Garcia & Vazquez. .. we will arrive at the Marriot March 7th and be there until the 13th...

@@2/2015RN I get to the Marriott on March 1... Hope to see you there and your progress!!!