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When is your date? Surgeon?

Hang in there Laura. We are both doing great! Got home last night. I have lost 10 pounds since surgery.

Who is your surgeon? Where are you staying in Mexico? I just got back yesterday. No need to be that nervous, you will be treated like royalty.

I agree! It was a great experience. How are you doing now 2bsmallagain?

I just got back from Mexico. Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. Nothing but praise for him and his staff. Please do not worry about going to Mexico. My wife and I had better treatment in Mexico than I have ever had during any medical procedure or hospital stay in the US! Also, neither of us have had any difficulties after the surgery! We are 5 days out and feeling great, even after flying home yesterday! If you have any questions about Mexico, send me a message.

I hope everything goes well during your surgery. Please post an update when you can. Good luck and walk those halls!

Kat1, we flew into San Diego from OKC and met our driver Samuel Jr outside of the baggage claim area. He was there waiting on us. It's about a 30 minute drive from the airport to the Tijuana Marriott. The driver answered all questions that we had for him. I made sure to tip him well. We didn't have to wait a minute. Once at the Marriott, the service was outstanding! My mom and Gradmother traveled with me and my wife. All four of us have been treated like royalty. The rooms are very clean and large. But the beds are the best part. They are like sleeping on a cloud. My mom and Gma love the food at the Marriott and the prices are very reasonable too. The chicken broth is great as well for the patients. The next morning we loaded up around 9:30 and headed to the hospital. It's about a 10 minute drive. It's a small hospital, but very clean and nice. Not long after arriving we were taken to our room and pre-op began. IV's started, EKG, vitals, height and weight, etc. My wife had her surgery first, then I went in last for the day. We asked to be staggered so she was out of recovery before I went in. About 45 minutes after leaving recovery we were walking the halls. The floor is small and does not have much room to walk, but we all managed. Everyone that talked to us stressed the importance of walking as much as possible. I had a hard time sleeping the first night and did quite a bit of walking, which made me feel better the second day. I slept much better the second night. After the leak tests were completed, we were able to have Clear liquids. First was ice, and let me tell you, it was the best ice I have ever had! Then Water, gatoraid and apple juice. We are now back at the Marriott and I am looking forward to sleeping tonight! The Marriott provides patients with chicken broth and popcicles. But to be honest, I'm not at all hungry. I hope this helps. No need to worry, you will be taken care of. I'm just curious though, why are you traveling alone? I would recommend finding someone to come with you, even if you had to pay their way.

Just released from the hospital and in the hotel room at the Marriott. We are feeling very good. Rosie, our coordinator has already called to check on us and is coming by the hotel tomorrow to check on us. If you have any question about the process or about having the surgery in Mexico, feel free to send me a message.

Well, im setting here at Mi hospital in Tijuana watching the OKC Thunder vs LA Lakers basketball game. My wife and I got sleeved yesterday by Dr. Garcia. Our surgeries went great. The staff at the hospital are second to none. First class. We get to go back to the hotel tomorrow around 11am. We have never been treated as good as we are down here, at the hospital and the Marriott. The care that is given is so much better than anywhere we've ever been. It's unbelievable. It's very important to walk as soon as you can after surgery, this helps with gas pains. All of the doctors and nurses will stress this. It's also very important to follow and be strict on your pre op diet! The smaller your liver is, the easier it is for the doctors to do their thing without complications. Tijuana is a cool city, haven't seen any violence and have never felt scared for our safety. If you are considering going to Tijuana for your surgery, please know that it is safe and you will receive great care.

Great review. Thanks for sharing it.

I'm using Dr Garcia in Tijuana. I am from OKC.

This is very motivating to me. I am scheduled to be sleeved on May 15th. I tip the scales at just over 400. From your experience, what should I expect? Do you all think that people with more to lose tend to drop more faster?