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Here's the link to my Dr. Zavalza experience: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/340564-dr-zavalza-and-dr-luna-are-the-best-doctors-ever/ You won't be disappointed!!!

Check out Dr. Zavalza and his partner Dr. Luna. You will be in the best hands possible. I am so very happy with my decision to use them. The care pre & post has been fantastic!

I had my surgery at Florence Hospital on May 13, 2015 with Dr. Zavalza and Dr. Luna. Let me start by saying, I could not be happier with the results. I was pain-free, had very little gas discomfort, no vomiting, and was up and moving pretty quickly; I was very fortunate as I handled the surgery very well or as Dr. Luna said, "I rocked it!" The staff at the hospital was top notch. Everyone was caring, compassionate, and very happy. I could not have asked for better people to be taking care of me. The hospital was dated, but very clean. The rooms are set up to accommodate family members (I have never observed this in a US hospital). I would describe Dr. Zavalza as an amazing surgeon who genuinely cared for my well-being. He and I talked pre-op and post-op and he spent quite a bit of time with me. His attitude is one of caring and compassion. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Zavalza to anyone!!! Dr. Luna is a very knowledgeable nutritionist who also spent a lot of time talking with me. He went over the post-op diet with me at length making sure I asked all the questions I needed and fully understood everything I needed to do. He also took part in the surgery and my post-op care. He is a very caring doctor with a great personality. I would also HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Luna to anyone!!! My transportation to and from the airport, hospital, and hotel was taken care of by Roberto M. and Roberto R. of Bariatric Pal (2 of the 3 Roberto's on staff!). They are funny and full of conversation and perfect gentlemen. I'm glad I went to Mexico to have my surgery and I would do it again 100 times over; I wouldn't change a thing. I am also glad I took part in the Bariatric Pal surgery package; it made everything so much easier. I stayed at the Hyatt Place hotel and let me tell you . . . it is awesome!!!! Best digs I have ever stayed in! I also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Alex Brecher. He is very personable and easy to talk to.

Do you recommend any cookbooks, websites, or Pinterest pages that will have healthy, doctor approved recipes for after surgery?

I did, thanks.

@@JamieLogical Thank you!!!

Surgeon Change: I'm now having surgery with Dr. Juan Francisco Zavalza.

I just wanted to let everyone know David has taken care of this and I have chosen a new doctor, Dr Francisco Zavalza. I feel good about the change and have no complaints.

I have not been contacted about this development. I am scheduled with him next month. I'm trying to remain calm and not fly off the handle here … uhhhh but I'm freaking out right now.

May 13th is my day!!!

Best of luck to you! May 13th with Dr. Almanza for me I've wanted to scream it from the roof tops!! I'm ding the whole good bye for quite awhile thing too.

I would like to know how many people have had VSG and a hernia repair and how you are doing after surgery. Did you suffer from acid reflux or GERD prior to surgery? Did it come back after surgery? Please tell me your story. Thank you to all reply!!

@@vanessak8 Thank you for sharing your story with me. Hearing other peoples experiences pre-op and post-op has really been helpful. S.

@@holliwood1980 That's fantastic!!!

@@Deerfield Thank you, that's a great tip on driving. I will be sure to test it out before heading out for the first time. Good luck to you as well!! S.

@@FLLyssa YESSS!!! That's what I was hoping to hear! Prilosec did nothing for me. Nexium does pretty well, but there are still somethings that even Nexium couldn't handle. YAY!!!

@@oatmealgirl Did you have GERD, acid reflux, or heartburn before surgery?

ZoeyBear, I wish you the best of luck Thursday and on your journey to follow. S.

What's a DL and a BC? And passports... I thought they were a must? Have I heard wrong? Please tell me as I'm about to apply for the passport this week. Thank you and glad you're feeling better!

Cool, thank you.

I got it thank you!!!!

I love when people share there experiences and knowledge, this is a great community of people!!

Thank you pansy63 that's a big help. I never thought to search for them that way.

pansy63, Where are you buying your samples of Protein powders and supplements from? I will definitely be checking out CannonBaby's suggestion, but trying samples first would be awesome!!

UGHHH... Sorry for the double posting, I guess my computer froze. Any how . . . CanyonBaby all information is welcome. Thank you for sharing.