judi23

Yes, you really have to do laps one those short hallways!!

I went alone. (Now) ex-husband wouldn't go with me. Had no problems at all. But then, I'm used to travelling by myself, so . . . it was easy for me. Be sure to wear your compression stockings, going and coming! Had a friend didn't wear them on the way home, got a blood clot. They caught it early, and she's fine, but you can die from that!

I've been to TJ for surgery twice by myself. I'm glad I went alone. I would have felt obligated to keep a companion entertained and I was in no shape to be worrying about that. It was nice to only have to think about taking care of myself.

I've heard good things about Dr. Lopez and Dr. Ortiz. I'm in Mexico now, had surgery yesterday with Dr. Fernando Garcia and everything has been good. I'm feeling very well, better than I expected!

Good luck, alindsey, hope everything goes great for you!

Anyone going to Mexico in June, 2015? I will be flying in on June 14th, surgery on June 15th with Dr. Fernando Garcia. Anyone else going to be in TJ in June? Who is your surgeon? When will you be there?

I am going down the 26th for sleeve with dr. Jesus Lopez. Anyone have any reviews of him? Very nervous but so exited! Going down alone.

Nothing to worry about, you are in excellent hands, I used him and have no regrets, him and all bp team treated me like a queen, I had no complications whatsoever, and Im loving my results, still way to go.

Scheduled date at OCC with Dr. Ortiz July 3. Has anyone been sleeved by Dr. Ortiz?

Yes! I was sleeved by Dr. Ortiz on June 4. Great care before, during and after. The facility is top-notch and everything rolled just as I expected it to. He's clearly very skilled and while there are many great choices, Dr. Ariel Ortiz is certainly one of them. Best wishes.

Way to go, guys! I've heard of most if not all the doctors you mentioned. They are amazing physicians, each of them excelling in one or more procedures. Please keep in touch and let us know how did everything go. We have a bariatric patient in our home and the more info we have on your experiences, the better.

Good luck, alindsey, hope everything goes great for you!

Thank you for responding. I'm doing a bit more research before I proceed with this. Good luck to you and keep us updated on your progress.

If you don't mind me asking why did you choose Dr Garcia? I had my mind set on Dr. Zavalza but I've read so many good things on Dr. Garcia.

8 days away! I can't believe it! Dr Garcia in TJ!!!

VSG 1/8/2015 with Dr. Carlos Altamirano Cano. Wonderful experience The time he takes to make his patients comfortable and knowledgeable of the procedure is second to none. He gets a top notch rating from me.

No, I'm going by myself. If you'll be staying at the Marriott, I should see you there.

Hi all! Just found this topic. I am getting sleeved by Dr Ortiz in TJ on June 8. I just requested to join both FB pages. I live in Scottsdale, AZ.

I am also flying on June 14 from DFW into San Diego. My surgery is on June 15 with Dr Jesus Martin Lopez in TJ. Maybe we will meet each other there. My husband is traveling with me. Is anyone going with you?

Thanks, judi23, I just sent a request to join!

Anyone going to Mexico in June, 2015? I will be flying in on June 14th, surgery on June 15th with Dr. Fernando Garcia. Anyone else going to be in TJ in June? Who is your surgeon? When will you be there?

I just requested to join your Facebook group

Hi everyone. I'll be there at the end of June with Dr. Ortiz at the OCC. Anyone else going there?

Hi Gaelsmom - yes, I'm going to OCC. My surgery is next Thurs. June 4th. Can't believe it's almost here....

Good luck with it all!!! Please keep us updated about your experience. It has been tough getting everyone on board and now I'm second guessing myself.