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Sleeved in Tijuana, Mexico
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Let me get right to it. Insurance would not cover...
$2,999
Let me get right to it. Insurance would not cover my procedure. My first option was Dr Garcia ($4,999.00) for the single incision. However due to financial reasons I decided to go to Dr. Maytorena ($2,999.00) and the thousands I'm gonna save can go towards my protein supplements, vitamins, garments, new wardrobe etc. I'm 5'5", 215lbs according to the doctors scale.
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October 30, 2016
Hi! I'm scheduled for November 18th with Dr. Maytorena. Please keep us informed of your experience.
October 30, 2016
smart move. several ladies have used him and seem to be happy. he gets less money! Good luck and be blessed. You can also try Ariel Ortiz for 7 thousand dollars!!! LOL!!
October 31, 2016
Thank you. I'm just glad that there is an affordable alternative. Ariel Ortiz is still cheaper than the quote I got here in the States ($15,000).
October 31, 2016
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here’s a really good post to get you started. Hope you’ll enjoy reading it, and maybe we’ll see you chatting in there soon. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
UPDATED FROM jocy81
12 days pre
Stocking up...
I'm so excited for this next chapter, I haven't been able to sleep at night...I'm just really excited. I've stocked up on a Premiere Protein Shakes. I'm waiting on my Isopure to get delivered as I could not find it at the local health store.I'll be making some bone broth the weekend before surgery. This is what I got today..any suggestion or questions please comment below..
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November 3, 2016
Hi Joy, I had the single sleeve with Dr Garcia and have 32 lbs in 3 months. The best decision in my life. I am sure it will be yours too.
November 3, 2016
Wow!!! That is amazing!.. How is your eating? Are you able to consume much? Or enough to not feel tired?
November 3, 2016
In the beginning you could hardly eat. Follow your doctor instructions on introducing different foods at a time . Now I eat about 3 ounces 5 times a day, but that hunger feeling is gone. Remember with the gastric sleeve they remove the fundus (part of the stomach) that is where you partly produce Gherlin hormone that gives us that crazy appetite. So that is a tool along with your stomach being up to 75% smaller.
November 3, 2016
I am pre op but have been taking biotin now to help with possible hair loss after surgery.
November 3, 2016
Yeah I take a similar vitamin too, I was looking for a gummy version, I just haven't found it. It's funny I seen them before I decided to go through with surgery and now that I need them I can't find them.
November 4, 2016
I saw them at Walmart pharmacy in my area. You might try going to Walmart online to see if they still carry them. I choose the melt in your mouth ones because I don't like gummy anything. It's a texture thing. LoL
November 4, 2016
I'm going to check at a local vitamin store as I need a few more items. However I do love Walmart online. I love candy so we will see how I like these...I'm not a fan of vitamins or any pills for that matter...
November 3, 2016
I'm finding if I drink one premier protein shake a day I have no problem meeting my protein goal. I wasted money on my weight products I don't need. :( Good luck with everything!! :)
November 6, 2016
That's great. Let's see how I do. I'm not sure if I should go get other proteins I tend to get bored with drinks. I'm so scared of throwing up.
November 7, 2016
I have only thrown up twice and both times it was my fault. When you start to feel comfortable and no longer hungry stop eating. You'll do fine! :)
November 16, 2016
Hi Joyc81 :)
I'm 13 days pre-op myself!! I'm super exited too and starting my pre-op diet today! I was able to find isopure at GNC as well as Vitamin Shoppe so if you have one of those near you go check them out :)
UPDATED FROM jocy81
5 days pre
Patience...
So I'm under a week to surgery, I started the pre-op diet. My doctor suggested I did a high protein lo-carb. I decided to do 2 protein shakes, and a healthy dinner. Prior to my pre-op diet, I went crazy eating whatever my mind decided. I gained weight which didn't surprise me. On Sunday I was up to 218. I started my Pre-op diet Monday 11/7/16 today Wednesday11/9/16 I weighted in at 214. So it's not bad. It's hard, I want to eat everything, but I also want great results so I must control my inner beast...so I'm posting some pictures. Hoping that by this time next year I will be in my goal size.
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November 15, 2016
Hey! I just wanted to wish you lots of luck for your procedure today. I hope things go well. Please give us an update when you feel able. Take care!
November 18, 2016
With your starting size I think you will be at your goal weight sooner than you think. :)
Good luck I will just be missing you.I will be leaving on Nov.12. So I will be sure to follow your journey.