Skyjack1

They wash your insides after they get done the surgery and install a drain so that the water runs out and not in your body. Its really no big deal mine came out yesterday and is already starting to close. My husband had one with his kidney transplant 2 years ago and you cant even tell where it is any longer. it is a little weird when they pull it out though. Not real painful just strange feeling.

It was a hospital called Mi Hospital. Not like a hospital in the US though, much smaller. They had an ICU and I am not sure about a bloodbank, didnt ask about that. My procedure took an hour. That whole day is kind of fuzzy although I did get up and walk a few times. i was dizzy so they recommended me stay in bed more. I never felt nauceous like most people feel. The next day I felt good so I took a shower. Whenever I felt gassy, which comes from all the gas they pump in your stomach you just walk and it gets rid of that feeling. Although I didnt look for long (I first learned about this procedure 3 weeks ago) I was obsessed with doing research on the doctors. I feel as though I choose the right doctor (Dr. Lopez and Osona) and I had no complications. Good Luck in your search.

Oh and I didnt answer someones question Dr. Lopez's full name is Dr. Alejandro Lopez Ortega his wife is Dr. Jacqueline Osuna they work side by side in the operating room. Yes two surgeons for the price of one. They practice in Tijuania, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara (i think)

Oh and just another tidbit of info I was previously scheduled to get the lap band for a whopping 15000 dollars in Baltimore. I am so glad I went the route i did instead. Whatever will I do with the saved money? (boob lift, tummy tuck)

Oh I have 3 small incisions and a drain hole. I fully expect to be in my bikini by next summer and looking good finally by next year

Just wanted to give everyone an update I am leak free. I got back to my hotel today and relaxed poolside for a few hours. Then my husband and I hailed a cab and took a 3 hour tour wrapping things up at Tijuania beach. It is breathtaking. My husband got to induldge in the local eats and drinks. I was a bit jealous because I am a foodie although I was not hungry at all. I recommend mexico! I highly recommend Dr. Lopez and his wife Dr. Osana. I paid 4500 and 900 for our plane tickets. I have spent money here but you dont have to if you dont want to. Whatever any one has put in your head about coming to Tijuania is complete BS. it is a great city. People are exteremely nice and accomodating. They completely bend over backwards for you here. I went through the company A lighter me and Janese was my coordinator. By the way my doctor has visited me already today and will be back tommorow. I highly doubt you will get that kind of treatment in the US. My husband got a kidney transplant from Johns Hopkins 2 years ago and said the service here is comparable to the service at Hopkins. The only difference with the states is the doctors have way less experience and often encounter problems and leaks in baraiatric surgery. They have been doing it here for way longer.

Was sleeved yesterday not two days ago

Just sleeved 2 days ago in Mexico I am at MI hospital. My doctor was Dr. Lopez and his wife Dr. Osana. Both great doctors very personable and no complications. Passed both leak tests and I am ready to go back to the hotel for two more days and recoop poolside and maybe do a little sightseeing, lol.

Words from my father. No one can ever be too rich or too skinny

I would not think there's a whole lot of room to move in there.

You look fabulous! I can't wait until this Thursday

Using him on the 9th of this month.

I am on the 9th. I wish a speedy recovery to you!

Just 4 more sleeps (lol) until the big day. I am getting really nervous now. Starting my liquid pre-op tomorrow. Any words of wisdom from anyone put there would be great. Thanks

Where are you staying and who is your doc?

Probably no worse than Baltimore, which is where I am from.

No I do mind losing it. My husband will be there to hold it. I just don't want to get robbed if I am well enough to venture out

Gotcha

Just my grandmoms necklace which is my good luck charm

Is there a like button?

Should I take my everyday jewelry? Watch, ring, earrings or leave home for fear of being robbed?

Good I am pretty excited and nervous. I hate this pre-op diet too. I am starving!!!!!!

They told me INT

Dr. Lopez in TJ

Is MD crab okay? I wasnt sure because of the tomato broth. I will be good if so because I am a Marylander and I own a seafood restaurant.