todzilla67

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!