binipkey

Dr. Garcia did my surgery on 11-08-12 and I am down about 20 lbs. I am a few pounds away from onederland (just for frame of reference of where I started).

Harmoni

I am 9 days post op. Still feeling well - just sore -so that things like laughing, coughing or sneezing hurt. Haven't taken any pain meds since being in the hosp.

Harmoni you had a roomate at the hospital' date=' they weren't private rooms?[/quote']

I travelled alone as did my roommate. We connected here on the forums before and we asked to be out together. The other people were either in their own room (private). Some of the rooms had a single bed and others had two beds. Lots of the people brought a companion and they had a private room with two beds (one for the patient and one for the companion).

My roomie & I could have had our own rooms, but we wanted to be together.

Harmoni

Dr. Garcia did my sleeve 1 week ago today. AMAZING experience. No issues - would do it again in a heartbeat.

Harmoni

Wow! I have to chime in....

One week ago today, Dr. Garcia did my surgery. His staff was top notch. He was beyond excellent. The coordinating company I chose was Ready 4 a Change. My roommate @ the hospital had A Lighter Me. We had very different service - she said that my care was much better. I had multiple docs checking on me (all part of Dr. Garcia's team) & my coordinator was more organized, prepared & attentive.

I know how confusing it is deciding, if anyone wants to chat, I'd be happy to provide my contact info & share my personal experience.

Shame on the people who are spreading lies about Dr. Garcia!!

Harmoni

I am real too - but haven't figured out how to post pics etc. .

I am in MC right now recovering in the hotel with a few other people from these forums. Feel free to PM me & I'll be happy to share anything you want to know.

Harmoni

I am another Dr. Garcia patient who used Ready 4 a Change. Had surgery on 11-08-12 and everyone had been amazing. I came alone and have been soooo grateful to Melissa (ready 4 a change hospital coordinator) who was a huge support, Rosie for her assistance settling into the hotel & Samuel the driver. All have gone up and beyond the call of duty.

Harmoni

Hey ShirtLady! Is your surgery happening at Mi Doctor too? If so, hope we cross paths!

I would post a pic here, but I have no idea how - if u have Facebook, look me up: Harmoni Clealand

There are a couple of November surgeries that should have already occurred - did they check in yet & I missed the post?

Harmoni

Mine is on the 8th too - with Dr. Garcia. I am going alone.

Have any of you packed yet? I am a last second packer, so won't do it until the day before. Need to head out and get a few more things - Gas X, PJ's (my usual PJs are not appropriate) & clear Protein.

Harmoni

Hello everyone!

I am less than a week away from my surgery date and I can't shake one lingering worry about the Water. I know they give bottled Water for us to drink while there....but what I don't get is: won't taking a shower allow our incisions to be open & exposed to the germs (bacteria?) in the water to creep in??

Can someone explain??

Thanks!

Harmoni

I am going Nov 8-12 with Dr Garcia. Excited, but a little worries too. Probably normal.

Harmoni

Greetings!

I would like to know from Dr. Kelly patients what time your return flight was scheduled for and if you had any issues crossing back into the US. I would imagine that there must be a rush hour for crossing the boarder...

Thank you for your input!

Harmoni

I would love to go on Aug 29... still working out the $$ and childcare details tho.