Allow us to share some information with you.

When you’re on vacation, it may be very easy to abandon the lifestyle changes you have been developing.  The downside is, when you return home you often have feelings of guilt and remorse about the choices you made while on vacation.  Then, as you follow-up with the office to weigh, the consequences show up on the scales

It isn’t necessary to make weight loss the main goal of your vacation; however, maintaining your weight is a realistic target.  Consider the following tips to keep your health in line while on vacation this year.

Tip 1. Be Prepared.

Whether you travel by plane or automobile, always be prepared.  Keep healthy food options around so you will not be tempted to grab whatever is available.  Pack a cooler full of satisfying small meals and beverages.  Lean lunch meat, yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit can take the place of fast-food and convenience store foods.  Protein bars, tuna/chicken packets, and single serve peanut butter are convenient travel foods that do not have to be refrigerated.  Packing these foods will also save you money.  However, even though the food is available do not be tempted to snack around the clock.  Delays and boredom are bound to happen.  Don’t let this be an excuse to overeat.

Tip 2. Select Sensible Choices.

Make sensible choices when dining out.  It is easy to break your calorie budget by eating foods that are fried.  Ask that foods be baked, broiled, or grilled.  Be cautious however, because some restaurants still add fat (such as butter and oil) to these dishes.  You may request that your food be made without added fat.

Avoid child menus and appetizer menus.  These foods are often higher in fat and the dipping sauces are loaded with sugar and calories.  Foods higher in fat tend to stimulate appetite which cause you to consume more calories.

Make water a part of your meal.  It fills you up and never lets you down.  Don’t forget to fluid load!  Fluid loading on 4-8 oz prior to a meal helps fill your pouch and prevent over eating.  Remember not to drink with the meals as this can cause hunger after meals and an increase in calories at meals.

Tip 3. Don’t Forget Exercise

Select a vacation that requires you to be active.  Choose a hotel that is within walking distance of popular attractions.  If you choose a destination close to the ocean, make it a point to walk the shore line each day.  If a body of water is accessible, participate in recreational aquatics.  Sometimes hotels and resorts have an exercise room – use it!  If you can’t exercise, be active daily.

Tip 4. Slow Down and Consider What you are Eating

While on vacation, it is often common to socialize while dining out.  You may not realize that you are eating as much as you are if you are not paying attention.  Since restaurants serve larger portion sizes, request that a to-go box be brought to the table with your meal so you are not tempted to ever eat.  If you want to sit around the table and socialize, simply remove the food plates so you are not tempted to graze.  The same mentality should be used for calorie-filled drinks

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HEALTH FORM

Much success in your journey.

Respectfully,
International Patient Facilitators – Cancun and Tijuana, Mexico
On behalf of Dr. Sergio Verboonen 

info@ipf-mail.com
1 800 210 5124 

Allow us to share some information with you.

The details you need to know

HEALTH FORM

We have been performing weight loss surgery for over 17 years. Our surgeon is Dr. Sergio Verboonen in Tijuana and Cancun, Mexico. Dr. Verboonen is one of the most experienced and leading bariatric surgeons in the world. He has performed over 10.000 procedures. At the bottom of this message, you’ll find more information about our surgeon, our hospital, your itinerary, links to testimonials from previous patients, and more. Please be in touch with us and ask us any questions you may have as you prepare for your surgery. We will be more than welcome to provide you with all the information to help you make the best decision.

Below you will find details about our Gastric Surgery packages. You will see that there are no hidden fees and everything is clearly explained for your convenience.

What’s Included? Everything for your surgery is included in the price. You will need only to pay for your airfare.  You will need a valid passport.

All ground transportation. We will pick you up in San Diego, and we will drive you back to the San Diego airport to fly home after you recover.

Pre-Operatory Tests: EKG, X-Ray, Blood tests, etc., are all included in your price.

1 nights in our surgery center and the remaining night at the Grand Hotel

Surgery Center Fees.

Surgeons Fees.

Anesthesiologist Fees.

24 hour telephone care for question and concerns.

Dr. Sergio Verboonen has his own surgery centre and an infection rate of less than 0.01%.  Dr. Verboonen has performed approximately 10,000 bariatric procedures and is among the best and most experienced bariatric surgeons in the world.

Reserve your date with a $600.00

Remainder of balance ($3,900.00) due the same day as your surgery:Please let us know if you have any questions or would like more information, or if you are ready to book your surgery and make your initial deposit. We’re here to help you achieve your goal and become a new and healthier you.

You may email or call us to discuss more, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Congratulations on your decision to reach out to us, you made a good choice!

Much success in your journey.

Respectfully,
International Patient Facilitators – Cancun and Tijuana, Mexico
On behalf of Dr. Sergio Verboonen 

info@ipf-mail.com
1 800 210 5124 

Learning to add food back to your diet after surgery.

What is “normal food”?

Once released to go on your merry way and eat ‘real’ or ‘normal’ foods proceed with caution.  Many post ops live in the Soft Food Zone forever – not purees or baby food, but just softer moister foods. Foods will need to have a softer texture in the beginning in order to comfortably eat them. Dry or dense foods will not work for a Lap Band, RNY, or Gastric Sleeve after your surgery. We also need to move away from processed foods as well. If a food has been changed from it’s original state and boxed or packaged where it does not go bad, leave it on the supermarket shelf.

Welcome to the real world of bariatric surgery. Protein foods such as chicken or fish need to be cooked so they are not dried out and then often need to be further moistened with salsa’s sauces, low fat vegetable gravies, salad dressing, low or no sugar sauces, or yogurt based dips so that they chew up into a moist mouthful. We must always practice mindful eating in regards to choices and textures.

Tuna, chicken, shrimp, and egg salads are very good first foods and make nice lunches for work. Paired with a few bites of tender baby greens or chopped tossed salad, they are super easy to eat and healthy too.

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Positive Changes for the Entire Family

It is not a good idea to get into the habit of cooking separate meals as it can emotionally separate you from your family. We are often responsible for the care and feeding of the household and they probably benefit from the positive change as well.

Always eat your moist protein first, followed by a couple of bites of the accompanying vegetables. Three bites protein for every one bite of vegetables is a good start – later on it will be a more balanced one for one bite.

When you have a feeling of satisfaction and do not care about eating another bite of food, stop. Do not eat past a point of satisfaction or fullness. As time progresses you will learn to recognize this point.

Much success in your journey.
Respectfully,
International Patient Facilitators – Cancun and Tijuana, Mexico
On behalf of Dr. Sergio Verboonen 

1 800 210 5124