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Carmen New Orleans

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About Carmen New Orleans

  • Rank
    Senior Member

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    gym & golf
  • Occupation
    nurse
  • City
    New Orleans
  • State
    Louisiana
  • Zip Code
    70117

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  1. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I had heard of a inexpensive place in Lafayette, La. Closer to home, after I had everything booked and paid for. Thought of changing at the last min, but didn't. Not sure if a nurse or patient told me, in Tijuana, that most of their patients came from Louisiana, go figure. Sorry to scare you, just shared what happened to us. Anything could have happened after the fact. Just lucky that the procedure was done & the nurses took well care of us. If you want to discuss more...you're welcome to email me... elvira0611@yahoo.com
  2. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    Ohhhh and I wasn't alone. My friend and I went together to have procedure done. There we met another patient from Ohio....He was confronted by Jerusalem personnel and shared the info with us on our departure date. Obviously, we were shocked and said nothing till we crossed the border. My advise...don't go alone & follow your itinerary. Ask questions and if it doesn't seem right....probably isn't. Question then will be....what now...of you're already in their hands. What would they do with ya...IDK-BECAREFUL! I wouldn't recommend Tijuana..bottom line. It could have turned out horrible!
  3. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    Correction...caught a bus to commuter terminal. Assumed it was a slight change, extra pick up time for only me. Seems like my coordinator (Who was sweet as could be, available whenever I called her), transportation operator, and physician was all in on it.
  4. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I was told to walk outside of airport, in SAN, to Jet Blue...upon arrival, I was told to walk to commuter terminals. Driver came and we drove to Tijuana. He took me to Hosp. Vida, there I met some this guy in the room. Nurse drew blood, I paid him & left to hotel (not hotel on itinerary). Next day driver came to pick me up, 10 a.m. surgery at 2 p.m. My stay and care was good. Ended up staying an extra night in hosp. Next day was taken straight to San Diago, another hotel, a day early, I paid again (hotel stay was originally being paid by Jerusalem). At that time, I was told I was intercepted (kidnapped) by other patient who was approached by Jerusalem personnel at hotel. They told him about a problem they were having with employees. All seemed crazy, but true.
  5. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I can't say I'd recommend leaving to tijuana for this. If you're determined, please take plenty of pics, follow your itinerary (get picked up where you were told originally). I was pretty much kidnapped, picked up by another hospital (clinic in shopping mall), was told a bs story when I asked about Jerusalem Hosp. Prw-op was simply pay day for them. Couple of blood tubes filled, probably flushed in toilet. Apparently, my coordinator with Jerusalem was in it. Thank God I made it home safe.
  6. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I just had the surgery wed. I'm in San diago ready to go home. I feel ok, slight headache, little sore, & sleepy. I have been walking...overall...I'm ok. Thank God!! Now, we did have an issue. But will discuss once I get home.
  7. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I was told that the first month you are depressed...maybe part of being fatigue. A lot of hormones change...
  8. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    Have you tried Gas X strips...not tablets? Try it and let me know what works...I want to be prepared. Hope you feel better!!!
  9. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I've started my liquid diet yesterday, getting ready ladies..azinuit1 & krishnamiller. There was a xtrina on this chat...she was preparing for surgery...should've had it by now. She hasn't been back here....has anyone heard from her? Hope she's ok!!!!
  10. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    Gas X strips...
  11. Carmen New Orleans

    mexico surgery?

    I haven't gone yet, surgery set 4/16.
  12. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I'm glad to hear all went well azinuit1. I assume you made it back home by now. When able, please share details with me, from before and after. Were you able to move around after surgery? How long were you out for surgery? How was the personnel their? Doctor? Lol..lots if queations....sorry.
  13. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    Thanks for the support Krishnamiller!! I'm praying...
  14. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    I'm glad to hear all went well with your surgery azinuit1. I'm booking my flights tomorrow, just waiting for my passport...I have just a couple of weeks. As far as you being hungry all the time, I heard that's normal. You have to fig. Your stomach has been empty...it wants something.....how much weight did you lose before surgery?
  15. Carmen New Orleans

    Tijuana surgery March 21

    It's great to hear post op. Stories....I'm nervous as hell. Looks like I will be traveling to Jerusalem Hospital alone. My surgery will be 4/15 or 16th. Bitting my nails & praying all goes well!!! I'm putting my trust in God!!!!!!

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