Lovebug14

I’m going to be there the 7th.

I had VSG surgery with Dr. Curiel and San Juan Clinica on Tuesday 8/26/14. My experience could not have been better!!! I did my research, asked questions of my coordinator (Regene with Medical Tourism) and went by myself. I was picked up at the San Diego airport, delivered to a very nice hotel and casino before surgery the next day. I took a taxi to a beautiful beach with the other person having surgery with me and was well rested when we went to the clinic Tuesday morning. The staff at SJC was amazing and I love them, even if there was a bit of a language barrier. I stayed at the clinic 2 nights and on Thursday had the X ray and leak test that morning and then after consulting with the Dr., I had my drain removed and was released back to the states where I had made reservations near the San Diego airport for an early Friday flight home. My surgery went off without a hitch and Dr. Curiel has done over 1500 bariatric surgeries. In my opinion, you couldn't have a more caring and professional group to take care of you. Also, the clinic was very nice, super clean, and private and quiet. Tell the nurses that Todd from Nashville said "hola" and that I miss them all. I'll see them next year when I go back for my Tummy Tuck. lol you're in great hands. Don't worry. Lastly, and this may sound odd, enjoy the experience because I really did. The pain from surgery is very manageable. I've had worse pain from the gas from surgery since I've been home. And I've lost 20lbs since my pre op liquid diet I started on 8/21/14!! Good luck and God bless. I'm loving my sleeve!

I had my sleeve with dr. Curiel at hospital jerusalem. He was great. I had no problems and he came and talked to me for a while prior to surgery. I would highly recommend him

Hi All!

I wanted to start a thread for African-American sleevers (no worries I HEART all sleevers from the rainbow). I just thought, no scientific proof, that African-American sleevers may respond to the surgery different than our lovely non-African American sleeved sisters and brothers. I wanted to know if we had the same skin issue, hair problems, and other surgery related issues. Also, how to deal with the culture shock. African-American "soul food" may be something of the past... or not. So I was just looking for a space to voice culture related issues and concens.

PS- I TRULY :heart: ALL SLEEVERS.

I am 24 and will be sleeved in Mexico Sept 8th and I am going alone. Who is your surgon? I will be at MI Doctor with Dr Valenzuela.
Mabie we will see each other

September 8th looking for a surgery buddy in Mexico.

Join us on Facebook. We are called the sept 2014 sleevers. From Sept 4th to the 7th there are 5 of using going to TJ!

Im scheduled for the 8th in Tijuana looking for a surgery buddy.