Hi --

I posted this before, but I may have not been as specific as I should have been.....I'm not so much worried about the travel as I am about the actual surgery, and being alone in the hotel after the lap-band has been placed. I have the surgery on August 27 with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana.

Has anyone else done this on their own?

Thank you so much,

Blue

I'm having surgery aug 28th with dr almanza in tijuana alone. But i found a surgery buddy on verticalsleevetalk.com whose going to be there with me. you might get on that forum and try to find someone having surgery with dr ortiz that day. There's alot more people scheduled for vsg than lapband most days... it's the latest thing in mexico i guess. which hotel are you staying at? i'll be at the hampton inn in san diego the 27th, 29th stay in touch...

I'll be at the Marriott in Tijuana on the 26th and 27th.....thanks for the advice, going to check out the other thread.

I've been on the other one trying to find someone for you but haven't had any luck yet. will keep trying. Obesity Control Center is dr otiz's websit you might have more luck on there....

You two are so much braver than I am. Good luck to you both!

There are 4 of us in van headed to Dr Almanza. I don't feel alone at all. These ladies are awesome and we have much in common, and one husband here to support us. 2 bands, 2 sleeves. We arrive in 45 mins. I'll keep you posted.

So far so good. 2 sleeves and my lap band done. We're all good :-)

Good luck!! Points for the brave factor!!!!

I had the band and all is good. Ready to go. The sleeve people are good, have a little gas but seem chipper.

24 hours post op. flying home. Having some gas issues but no pain meds needed so far. Dr. Almanza was great and staff was awesome. Hospital was exceptionally clean. :-)

Aweseome, i'm glad to hear it went well. I have surgery with dr almanza aug 28th. Hope you're doing and feeling well. Congratulations!

That's amazing FernandinaGin! Good for you!!!

2 weeks FernandinaGin until your surgery!! YAY!

I meant BeeBlueHeron, How are you doing FernandinaGin Hope you're feeling okay...

Fernandina- so great to hear you are doing good! I am going saturday. Most worried about the pre surgery diet. Work is going to be so much fun without eating. Ha ha. Keep updating us and I will do the same.

72 hours post op and I'm back at work. Did a 14 hour shift yesterday, prob a little much, but feel great. Still having gas which is uncomfortable, but no pain meds, not even Advil. I've felt hungry a couple of times and feel like I could eat just a small amount of solid food, until I try it. Lol I guess the liquid, then mushie, then food order is for a good reason. Sugar free gum is my best friend right now. I'm down 9lbs in 7 days, since the beginning of my 3day pre op liquid diet. :-)