Any August sleevers considering Mexico ?

[Animal Lover 2]

I just got scheduled for August 2 with Dr. Valenzuela at MBC . They told me I needed to have paid for the whole op before the surgery. I was conserned that I would have paid the 5000, get to the San Diego airport and be stood up - skammed. Do I sound silly being nervous about paying upfront before I get to the hospital?

What payment method will/did you use to pay for your op?

Edited July 21, 2017 by Animal Lover

[Animal Lover 2]

When are you going in? I'm going on 8/2.

[fromky2002 2]

Yes different doctors do prefer having their patient go on a liquid diet before surgery.

It's a 11 day salads and Protein drinks..last 3 days are clear liquid only...my surgery is aug 2 with same dr you have

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

4 minutes ago, fromky2002 said:

It's a 11 day salads and Protein drinks..last 3 days are clear liquid only...my surgery is aug 2 with same dr you have

Aww your a head of me . I'm scheduled for August 18.

[elle2 7]

I had my surgery about 2 weeks ago in Mexico. No problems, all went well. I had a very positive experience.

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

6 hours ago, Animal Lover said:

I just got scheduled for August 2 with Dr. Valenzuela at MBC . They told me I needed to have paid for the whole op before the surgery. I was conserned that I would have paid the 5000, get to the San Diego airport and be stood up - skammed. Do I sound silly being nervous about paying upfront before I get to the hospital?

What payment method will/did you use to pay for your op?

I made my deposit to save my date and once I get there I'll be paying the complete balance. I wouldn't pay my full balance till I get there.

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

2 minutes ago, elle2 said:

I had my surgery about 2 weeks ago in Mexico. No problems, all went well. I had a very positive experience.

Which doctor did you use ?

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

15 minutes ago, Animal Lover said:

When are you going in? I'm going on 8/2.

August 18 with dr Illan .

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

21 hours ago, momx4 said:

I am also going to Mexico on 8/7 with surgery on 8/8. I was told nothing about a pre-op diet. I am with Dr. Covarrubias with ALM. I saw someone mention a 2 week liquid diet????

Yes it depends on your doctor and BMI which diet plan you will be on.

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

On 7/20/2017 at 3:04 PM, Animal Lover said:

That is so cool! So what did you have to do to get to this point (blood work, interviews, doctor visits,).

No they will do all of those when you get there but they do start you on a diet plan depending on your doctor and BMI .

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

On 7/20/2017 at 3:07 PM, BullSquatch said:

You are going to same Dr and on same date?

I'm going august 18 with dr Illan are you also scheduled that day ? If so that's great i won't be alone after all.

[elle2 7]

14 minutes ago, Dixie02 said:

Which doctor did you use ?

I went to Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC (Obesity Control Center) in Mexico. Great experience!

[Ready2enjoylife 20]

1 minute ago, elle2 said:

I went to Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC (Obesity Control Center) in Mexico. Great experience!

Awesome glad everything went well .

[nicolekalau1976 4]

Good luck

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[Shariberry 28]

On 7/21/2017 at 9:50 AM, HethBo said:

I am having mine done on Aug 11 with Dr Corvala!!

I am also having mine done this month with Dr. Corvala! How exciting, you are only one week out, I'm right behind you on the 21st. Let me know how it goes.