So right now I have both Dr. Illan and Dr. Ortiz at OCC on my short list for vsg surgery. I wanted to see if anyone wanted to share their experiences on the post op diet instructions/support provided by each. What did the instructions look like? Was it clear... easy to follow?

Dr. Illan has a nutritionist that saw me briefly in the hospital and gave me a bag of goodies (mostly clear liquids), and a printout of the post op meal plan.

The plan was very easy to understand, and had a page for each week (up to 8 or 9 weeks post). There is a list of approved foods for the week, as well as a sample daily plan, including target food weights.

I was concerned pre-op by the 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, etc. This plan does it much better: 2oz cottage cheese, etc. I found it easy to follow, as much as I wanted to follow, or make it my own (sticking to the approved foods list, of course).

I kept that paper in my purse for the first 2 months, reviewing it several times a week.

What berry said I'm 5 days post op and dr illan's team is great.

Dr. Illan has a nutritionist/wellness coach who can be reached via email and telephone. She is great. The instructions you are given when you are discharged are very clear but if you don't understand something, just call.

I am seeing Dr Illan in July and yes they give very good instructions and if you dont understand anything you can email or call and they answer right away.

Also seeing Dr Illan July 4

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So when do u start your liquids pre op? I start the 5th

June 24th

I am seeing Dr. Illian July 4th also

We can be surgery buddies!

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7 minutes ago, leesa794 said:

We can be surgery buddies!

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For sure! Are you traveling there the day of?

Yes and traveling alone, hubby's staying with the fur babies

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Was sleeved in the states July 2014 gained all my weight back my fault started grazing. Getting revision to mini bypass.

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22 hours ago, leesa794 said:

Yes and traveling alone, hubby's staying with the fur babies

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I'm flying in July 6th and also will be traveling alone. I'm surprisingly really ok with that. I'm actually looking forward to some alone time from my busy life. Even have a couple of great books ? lined up to get lost in. With young kids quiet time doesn't exist in my life. ?

I'm flying in July 6th and also will be traveling alone. I'm surprisingly really ok with that. I'm actually looking forward to some alone time from my busy life. Even have a couple of great books [emoji432] lined up to get lost in. With young kids quiet time doesn't exist in my life. [emoji16]

Are you flying in the day of? I'm scheduled the 6th and fly in on the 5th. Perhaps we will cross paths!

19 hours ago, DedicatedLady said:

Are you flying in the day of? I'm scheduled the 6th and fly in on the 5th. Perhaps we will cross paths!

Hello! Yes... flying in the day of. I'm having surgery witn Dr. Illan ☺️