Surgery on April 30 :)

I am scheduled for my VSG on April 30 in Tijuana, Mexico.  Just wondering if anybody else is having their surgery on or around that day??  I begin my pre-op diet on April 9 and that scares me...3 weeks of liquids.  

Yikes, three weeks of liquids!  I went to MI Hospital in Tijuana with Drs. Cabrera and Valenzuela.  They recommended two weeks of protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and chicken and salad for diner.  Liquids only three days before surgery.  I am not saying you don't have to do what your doctor told you, it is just interesting how different surgeons recommend different diets.  There is definitely not a standard protocol.  Best of Luck.

They are also my doctors, the coordinator sent me that as my pre-op diet...hmmm I will have to check with them again as I much prefer the sound of protein shakes and salad...that I think I can handle!!  Thanks a million :)

I had my surgery Dec. 10, 2012 in Missouri, and I was put on straight liquid protein shakes for two weeks prior to surgery,  so three weeks isn't all that far-fetched. I lost fourteen pounds in those two weeks and got really crazy on the forth day. then it got easier.

Best wishes.

Marietta in MO

I will be having my surgery on May 1st with Cabrera and Valenzuela.  I am starting my three week liquid diet next week and am already dreading it, lol.  I will be shopping for some yummy protein drinks and bars this coming weekend.