kansasgirl

I had to do my surgery on a friday so i could take the least amount of time off from work.. and then i have my son's graduation from high school coming on the 19th so i wanted to get it done sooner.. and i didn't know when i'd be getting my passports i sent them off on 3/16 and my hubby got his yesterday so mine should be coming soon too. I think i will tell trish to just schedule me for the 8:30 surgery at night then i will at least have more time to recover with more access to the doctor. It would be so much fun getting to meet you though lol but i understand :-)

Anyone going to be down there anytime from the 3rd - 7th? I'm trying to decide if i want to do my surgery after i get there and just get it done and over with or wait till 8 am in the morning. Decisions decisions decisions.... :-)

I too am going to see Dr. Jaime Ponce De Leon on May 4th and super excited about it. He is one of the leading surgeons in mexico glad i did my research and picked the right surgeon for me. Mostly glad this is all happening finally been wanting this done since january of 2011...watching a friend get smaller and smaller and seeing that it would be the best option for me.

Well sounds like he will be just fine we've slept worse places before.. i'm sure the hotel will be comfy. I feel great about my decision and feel like i've learned so much more about this surgeon i'm so happy with my decision to go with Dr. Ponce! Can't wait to be with you on the losers bench!!!

I've decided the same thing my surgery will be may 4th and i will be going home May 7th too bad i will miss seeing you. Hope your surgery goes well. I'm so excited i wish April will go by fast!

This is good to know.. my veins are so hard to find.. and i hate being poked many times. Sounds like it's better one on one attention which is great care.I will be bringing my husband did your aunt sleep okay on their cot? Nothing is going to be too comfy for my hubby he's tall but i hope he sleeps okay :-) Did you feel like everyone on the team from being picked up to being dropped back off to the airport knew what they were doing and on schedule?

Good to know thanks so much.. sorry i asked you the same question on the other thread.. Thanks for the info!!

I Only know that at the INT hospital you get your video of the surgery and if you have someone traveling with you they have great meals at their cafeteria. Don't know the age difference on the hospitals but florance has only vegetarian meals at their cafeteria and they have slightly bigger beds for your companion but they say their about the same as far as comfyness. Good question looking forward to seeing others answers.

Now that you've been post op longer.. how do you feel Dr. Ponce has been have you had to contact him about anything since surgery?

How did you surgery go? Can you tell us about your experience and how everything was?

I've actually decided to go ahead with Dr. Ponce I spoke with trish earlier today and i'm impressed that i get to take a video home of my surgery in case of any problems the docs will be able to see exactly what he did and He has many years of bariatric experience. It's such a tough decision to make to do all your research and come up with a decision that will best suit you the one you are most comfortable with. I would like to hear some of Dr. Ponce's patients as well.

Dr. Kelly's email was hacked i received this email in response: I am so sorry but we have not had a chance to view all emails since Dr Kelly had his email hacked. Give us till tomarrow and we will responde to all email. Thanks Omar You may just want to call dr.kelly's phone. It can be frustrating for everyone when this happens.. best thing to do is call him directly.

May 4th will be mine in Tijuana... i was originally with dr. kelly now going with dr. Garcia........ super excited May can't get here soon enough!!!

I will be leaving the day of your surgery!... Wish April would just zoom on by!!

Okay i have been swayed over to Dr. Garcia.. I'm so tired of looking through posts and youtube's and making sure that this is the doctor for me, but i know i will be in good hands.. So May 4th with Dr. Garcia. It can't get here soon enough!!

No my surgery is going to be in mexico so all the more reason for better questioning. Those are great questions cissiesue.... anyone else kindly add to the list?

I have yet to actually interview the doctors i'm considering.. and i'm wanting to pull together a pretty good interview list so i can be as informed as possible. I Know some things may be more important than others but i think it would be nice to see what everyone is asking maybe there's something i haven't thought of.. so please list your questions here. THANKS!! Here's a few of mine: How long have you been performing the gastric sleeve surgery? What are your complication statistics? What happens if complications arise? How does that work with charges? What kind of Preop tests do you run? How many leak tests do you do? Have you had any issues with leaks and if so what were the circumstances? What is your post op care? What hospital do you operate out of? What kind of medicine do you use during the operation and afterwards? I'm sure i could think of a few more but i'm throwing this out here so far.

Hi I'm from Topeka going to be sleeved on May4th and have been researching and wanting this surgery for over a year now. I will be having my surgery in Mexico. My husband wasn't too thrilled when he found out that i wanted to do this but is being supportive now that he is seeing it will be beneficial in alot of ways.. he will be flying out with me so i'm glad to have him by my side Good luck to you who will be sleeved soon!!

Thanks barbie.. i must've been up late on night lol.. I'm flip flopping who i want to go with now.. i was set on going with dr. kelly.. but i've been since thinking about going to dr. garcia or dr. ponce. I'm trying to make my mind up today... I wish they had a sticky on here for each doctor.. that would be so helpful to have information all in one spot. I'm having surgery on May 4th now i have to decide again who with.. :-)

I guess i thought i've seen a mario garcia as well..maybe that was something else.. okay.. good to know.. thanks!!

Are there two dr. garcia's in mexicot and if so .. which one is this thread talking about.. ??

Looking to see if anyone else will be getting their surgery the same day as me? I just verified with dr. kelly's assistant for that day.......yay can't wait!!!!!! Also has anyone started dieting yet? I have started to force myself to drink alot more water, and i'm trying to find out what everyone used at first for protein.. i don' t want to be losing my hair or tired all the time. What vitamins are you on? Anyone try those protein shots that have 50g of protein in them? Any info would be great!

Lbeauty thanks so much you were so right to number my questions i did that and it's been so much better just wanted to tell you thanks!!!

I havn't narrowed down which date i'm going with.. i guess it depends if i decide to pay the expedite fee for my husband and I's passports. Going to apply for them today.. anyone recently have to apply for a passport? How long did it take to get? Was it the full 6 weeks to process? So excited for this day to finally get here.. been a lurker for way too long... :-)

Good question that was my next one... i have verizon but i think i'll just keep it turned off while in Mexico. I will just use the free wireless in the hospital and hotel to relay messages home :-)