I'm here in Mexicali and did my pre-op testing today! My flight was horrible and LONGGGGG and the drive from San Diego to Mexicali was very long too. Our driver Freddy was awesome though and we had fun chatting with him on the ride!

I'm not going to sugar coat it:

I have to be honest that the hospital didn't really set me at ease when we first arrived. I was thinking American standards and it's just not. It's hard to explain, oh, and the fact that there were 3 or 4 security guards walking around in the hospital strapped with assault riffles was quite a shock:scared0: I still can't get over that one, WOW. I asked about it and the nurse was like "oh that, that's just normal security":lol0: WTH? I'm talking guns half the size of the men carrying them, no exaggeration.

I met with the Anesthesiologist and quickly met with Dr. Campos. The Anesthesiologist quickly set my mind at ease; very confident and knows his stuff, and he's a cutie for an added plus :thumbup1: The staff was very helpful and willing to answer any questions we had. We did have to wait a very, very long time and I was SO hungry so it was like torture. I was sent on my way with a sleeping pill and an antibiotic and told to enjoy a nice dinner.

The hotel exceeds my expectations, beautiful. The restaurant down stairs was amazing and the service was fit for a queen. Excellent food, excellent service, very affordable.

Ok well my sleeping pill just kicked in and whoa.

Wish me luck!

I'll update after my surgery tomorrow.

Good Luck! I will be there tomorrow and in the same boat as you. Well not at your location but in Mexico nontheless. I'm not even going to sleep tonight I already know it...lol.

Best wishes for an uneventful operation and a speedy recovery.

Deb

Best of luck! How exciting! xx

Good luck, keep us posted.

What exactly do you mean by "not American standards" exactly? Were the people not friendly? Were the guards right by the doors as you entered?

I'll be there on the 29th. I'm hoping to at least get there in time to say hello to you or goodbye as you're leaving.

I'm wishing you all the best, honey! You be strong!

You are in my prayers. Good luck. Let us know how you are going as soon as you can.

At least the hospital is safe...that's a plus. Anyways GOOD LUCK with your surgery!!!:001_smile:

What exactly do you mean by "not American standards" exactly? Were the people not friendly? Were the guards right by the doors as you entered?

I'll be there on the 29th. I'm hoping to at least get there in time to say hello to you or goodbye as you're leaving.

I'm wishing you all the best, honey! You be strong!

The staff and people are very helpful. What I meant was the hospital itself, just not an american hospital and it was a little unsettling at first. The guards were outside the hospital and walking around inside!! I was quite crazy. When we arrived today they weren't there....

we are meeting with the DOC now AHHHHH!

Sweet! See you on the flipside!

Best of luck ... you are probably in surgery now. yahoo!

Good luck!! And please keep us updated!!

Waiting to find out who is having first for the day. I'll update when I'm out of recovery!!