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Thank you everyone for the information, it's making me lean more towards the vsg then the plication..

Please let us know how it all went, I'm having mine done with Dr. Almanza on April 4th, anyone else for that date?

I'd like to hear from people who have had either one of these procedures done and see which one is user recommended? I'm having the plication sleeve on April 4th, but I'm now having second thoughts and thinking I might want to have the vertical sleeve instead to do away with the hunger triggers that got me here in the first place..any advice? Also, does anyone know what happens to the part of the stomach that is folded and then sutured? Does it shrink up? Thanks!

Thank you so much for all the information. You've answered some of my concerns. Thanks for your input about the doctor as well as the staff of the hospital and it's location. At least now I can prepare myself as well as my daughter about the location of the hospital. That would be a bit of surprise to drive up and see coming from the States, like a take out restaurant. lol.. I wish you luck and success in your weight loss. Thanks again.

I'm 54, female, 66", bmi 42. I scheduled my surgery for the first week in April with Dr. Mario Almanza for the plication sleeve, Jerusalem hospital in Tijuana. I am waiting on my passport or else I would of made the appointment sooner. My first question is obvious, anyone have this done at this place and with this doctor? Does anyone have any tips, do's and don'ts? I will be bringing my 30 year old daughter with me and I'd like some advice on what she'll be expected to do and where she'll be while I'm at the hospital? She will be going to the recovery house with me, is this a private house or a group place with other patients sharing? Is there food for everyone or just liquid food for me? Where does the driver take you when you want to get out and do you need to reserve the driver for a specific time? What is a good tip for the driver at the end of your stay? When staying in San Diego, where's the best hotel to stay under $150.00 a night bay/beach or town? I'm literally coming from coast to coast, so I'm very excited to see as much of California and Mexico that I can. My kids are having reservations about me having surgery in another country, I am too, but also very excited. Thanks for all your help.