I'm having my surgery, gastric bypass, April 28 in Mexico. I want to start the pre op diet this week to make sure I don't screw it up. What diet has everyone done? Just shakes all day? 2 shakes and a salad? What types and brands of shakes? What Vitamin supplements does everyone use? Anyone use the Patches? If anyone has a daily schedule they used for the pre op diet that would be helpful also. I've read countless articles and websites and all can be just a little different. Any other helpful info you want to share would also be greatly appreciated.

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Good luck on your liquids it gets much easier by day 5

Thanks so much! Oh I sure hope so!

I'm having my surgery, gastric bypass, April 28 in Mexico. I want to start the pre op diet this week to make sure I don't screw it up. What diet has everyone done? Just shakes all day? 2 shakes and a salad? What types and brands of shakes? What Vitamin supplements does everyone use? Anyone use the Patches? If anyone has a daily schedule they used for the pre op diet that would be helpful also. I've read countless articles and websites and all can be just a little different. Any other helpful info you want to share would also be greatly appreciated.

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How much does it cost in Mexico, do they file insurance, do u trust having it done in Mexico?

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The gastric bypass is 6999.00

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Oh yeah and no they do not file insurance

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#mburk72 mine was $6000 and they don't do insurance as far as I know they are an alternative for those of us whose insurance doesn't cover wls. Medical turism is a big thing in Mexico check out YouTube and just search bypass in Mexico there's a lot of info out there. I feel pretty confidant with my decision of doctors. Having it in the states was just out of the question for me because I would have been self pay.

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Hey feeling skinny I'm 10 hours post op and doing pretty good. The place down here is clean and the bedside manner could not possibly be better. Language has not been an issue because the staff always has an English speaking nurse on duty. I am rooming with a nurse from California and she has also been impressed. I am sore but to me the worst thing is not being able to drink anything yet. We are doing that at 7am. Be sure to bring Chapstick and gas-x strips it helps. You can find those in a box at Walmart

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That's great! Glad it went smooth for you and I'll be sure to add those things to my list. I'm exactly 1 week from mine.

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You will do fine. I'm so impressed with the care they provide here and I am so glad I made this choice.

If you're driving to Mexico the 2 is closed at the border. If you're just going to Tijuana you'll be fine, if not make sure you know where you're going. To get to Rosarito it's a little more difficult right now. And be prepared for traffic getting into Mexico. (Usually there is only traffic coming out). We have a dentist that my SO goes to. It's so much less then the states. They speak perfect English and the offices are all just like ours. We live in So Cal, so we go down often. Good luck with all your surgeries.