Surgery with Dr. Alvarez

I am getting VSG done Feb. 27th with Dr. Alvarez.  I have a few questions I was hoping some of you could answer.

I am bringing my friend with me.  Is there a cafeteria or place she can eat while we are at the clinic?  Do we need to convert our money?

I just received all my surgery info and was told I have to do my pre-op diet for three weeks.  I start on the 6th.  Any helpful advice will be appreciated.  Especially protien powder and shake recommendations.  I am getting soooo nervous.

Hi.  I'll be having mine done with Dr. Alvarez the day after yours!  I've already been down there.  My son and I both went in September for surgery.  He had his and is doing great, but I had too much scar tissue from my lap band and had to wait a few months before going back to try again.  I think you'll really like Dr. Alvarez - he's wonderful. 

Susan, Dr. A's coordinator, might be a good one to ask about whether there's a cafeteria or not and about converting money.  I don't remember seeing a cafeteria or hearing about one, but I believe there's at least a restaurant nearby and Piedras Negras is a very safe town.  I'm bringing along a friend this time, too, but I think I'm going to encourage her to bring along a cooler just in case she doesn't feel like going out on her own.

At any rate, I just wanted to say hi and wish you the best with your pre-op diet - you'll do fine.  The first couple of days are the hardest.  The VSG board would be a good place to ask about shakes.  I'm pretty easy that way (and cheap) and do fine with Body Fortress vanilla and chocolate from Wal-Mart, but I know others just can't stand it.   I plan on using our leftover protein bullets after surgery, but I'm not crazy about them otherwise. 

Don't be nervous - easy for me to say, huh?  I was nervous, too, but Dr. A and his staff are just great. 

MJ

MJ

  I am glad to hear that your son is doing great.  Congrats on finally being able to get surgery.  I am glad to hear that the town is safe.  I was concerned about my friend going out.  Maybe your friend and my friend can go out together so they won't have to be alone.

I will contact Susan.  I have some questions about our pre-op diet.  I see alot of people on the site are eating yogurt and pudding.  I didn't think we were allowed that, so I am going to double check. 

Hopefully our paths will cross when we are there.

coleen

I bet my friend would love to keep your friend company when going outside the hospital.  I'm sure our paths will cross - it's a pretty small place :)  We'll be arriving on the morning of the 28th.

Mary