Hello everyone, If you have had the gastric sleeve plication in Mexico can you tell me who your doctor was and what the experience was like for you? I am having a very hard time choosing. Thanks.

Olivia,

Your day is fast approaching. Make sure you take gas-x strips and chapstick. My lips were a little chapped from not drinking Water for the whole night and day

Oh and slippers and comfy, loose fitting sweats. I wouldn't worry about a robe because I actually bled a bit on my hospital gown so I was glad I didn't have a robe. I have a small incision in my waist which hurt a bit afterwards because I didn't realize it was there, so you may want to ask your doctor where all of your incisions are.

keep us posted!!

Thanks for the tips Genepha! I will do all those things!

I went to Dr. Corvala...in July...you can read my blog (it's in my signature line)....

i had the best hospital experience I've ever had, the Dr. is awesome his team is great....I have not once regretted my decision....remember it is major surgery, and you are having major medical care....but with Dr. Corvala I felt safe, was at a full service hospital...

It's a tough choice....good luck.....

Hi everyone,

I'm going to have plication surgery this Thursday with Dr. Corvala. I chose him because of his experience, skill, and reputation. Also, since I'm 63 I thought

surgery in a fully equipped hospital would be a good idea. Dr. Watkins also seems like an excellent choice but I'm too old for his program! Oh the pain of rejection! He has good reasons for his age limit at this time because his patients don't stay in the hospital (currently, maybe they will later). The age thing is funny. I don't think I'm any older than the rest of you, but I guess I am. Any comments from older patients? I suspect I won't bounce back quite as soon as when I was younger.

I'm kinda having fun telling people I'm going to Tijuana for surgery! They think it's insane until I explain my reasoning and research. All of my doctors are supportive. My primary care doc went to a medical conference in Hawaii last week. Gastric plication was presented as a new and better bariatric option. She learned that plication patients have a reduction of hunger hormones that are similar to bypass patients. Anyhow, she's all for it!

Hi everyone,

I'm going to have plication surgery this Thursday with Dr. Corvala. I chose him because of his experience, skill, and reputation. Also, since I'm 63 I thought

surgery in a fully equipped hospital would be a good idea. Dr. Watkins also seems like an excellent choice but I'm too old for his program! Oh the pain of rejection! He has good reasons for his age limit at this time because his patients don't stay in the hospital (currently, maybe they will later). The age thing is funny. I don't think I'm any older than the rest of you, but I guess I am. Any comments from older patients? I suspect I won't bounce back quite as soon as when I was younger.

I'm kinda having fun telling people I'm going to Tijuana for surgery! They think it's insane until I explain my reasoning and research. All of my doctors are supportive. My primary care doc went to a medical conference in Hawaii last week. Gastric plication was presented as a new and better bariatric option. She learned that plication patients have a reduction of hunger hormones that are similar to bypass patients. Anyhow, she's all for it!

Hi! I'm sending good vibes your way for a great surgery and recovery. Please tell us all about it when you are feeling up to it. I would love to hear more about your experience with Dr. Corvala and Hospital Angeles.