1. Very surprised that I didn't feel that gas pain or shoulder pain at all. Perhaps a technique or system that Dr. Kuri and his staff uses - Not sure
   
   
2. Was very surprised I had a catheter in me. When the nurse took it out, I yelped liked a dog. My dad and wife had a nice little laugh
   
   
3. The 2mg of antivan (aka Lorazapam) the night before (and night after surgery) was nice as I got some great sleep
   
   
4. Dr. Kuri's Staff was a class act. Marble pristine floors in the hospital as well as a security guard in my hall....made my trip to Tijuana a very pleasant surprise. Oh...forgot the follow-up phone call to my hotel room by Dr. Kuri the night before we left. He even greeted us at the van just before we went back to San Diego...just to say bye (again....classy move)
   
   
5. My wife got to be in the surgery room to watch me have surgery. She is a nurse but I was quite surprised they let her in the operating room.
   
   
6. First day after surgery was probably the worse. Specifically, the nausea from the anesthesia.
   
   
7. Walked quite a bit the day after surgery which I was surprised at
   
   
8. Can keep liquids down and have noticed a BIG difference in the amount of liquids I can hold down from day #2 to Day #3.
   
   
9. Anybody scared about going to Tijuana, Mexico for surgery shouldn't blink twice. The level of care, professionalism and the attitude of the staff was way above expected.
   
   
10. I'm down 6lbs so far
    

I'm so happy it went so well minus the catheter I'm a nurse as well and my experience here in the states was horrible. It strictly had to do with the hospital alone. My Dr and his staff are phenomenal!!! I'm just very disappointed in the my hospital experience. So happy to hear that your experience was above and beyond!! )

I'm so happy it went so well minus the catheter I'm a nurse as well and my experience here in the states was horrible. It strictly had to do with the hospital alone. My Dr and his staff are phenomenal!!! I'm just very disappointed in the my hospital experience. So happy to hear that your experience was above and beyond!! )

Sorry to hear about your experience. But the most important thing...is the band is working for you and you have great aftercare. Success to you ufscrapper !!!

I'm headed to Dr Kuri on November 7th. You made me feel allot better!!

I'm headed to Dr Kuri on November 7th. You made me feel allot better!!

He and his entire staff is great. The care is amazing actually but I'm sure its like that with most Mexican doctors. The culture is different and plus they know they battle a lot of fears of going to Mexico to do surgery. They are a class act from top to bottom. You will see for yourself soon.

P.S. They is a great Italian Restaurant (very upscale actually) off to the right of the TGA Friday's (e.g. Sareintos ...or something like that). I highly recommend that restaurant if you want to get a good meal the day before surgery. There is 4 people waiting at your table (not kidding). It's right across the street from Hospital Angeles. .

All the best,

MD

Thanks!! Sounds yummy!! I am excited to begin my weight loss journey!

Thanks for your update. I'm scheduled in January with Dr. Ortiz, but I still like to hear about how the Tijuana experience goes. Where will you be getting your fills?

Thanks for your update. I'm scheduled in January with Dr. Ortiz, but I still like to hear about how the Tijuana experience goes. Where will you be getting your fills?

Can't say the personal experience with Dr. Ortiz.....only Dr. Kuri. However...I'm sure Ortiz is fine as I know he has a lot of experience also. Ortiz does a great job in marketing and is a little younger than Dr. Kuri. Kuri is 58-62 range and Ortiz is around 42-48 I believe.

Either way...you will be fine I'm sure....

Fyi. My gas and shoulder pain started until day 7 for some reason. It lasted 5 days on and off. Felt like stabs under my left arm in my ribs, in my neck and down my arm.