I'm scheduled to be sleeved in June, I'm going to Tijuana Mexico and I'm wondering what kind of pain meds will be given after the surgery?? I've heard that I need to bring my own. Any answers would help!! Thanks!!

Who's your Dr? I've never heard that before. I was given a box of Dolikan when I was released from the hospital and only took it for a day. There was a few times that first week that I took Advil too.

There are pharmacias on every corner if you need something, but I'm positive your surgeon will hook you up with everything you need. I was given an antibiotic and a few other things besides the pain pills that I took until they were gone.

Dr Almanza...I was told to be prepared for pain & I need to bring my own..I'm like Omg cause in the States were given narcotic pain relievers..Thanks for the info!!

I'm scheduled to be sleeved in June, I'm going to Tijuana Mexico and I'm wondering what kind of pain meds will be given after the surgery?? I've heard that I need to bring my own. Any answers would help!! Thanks!!

Hi DivaDee,

I'm also scheduled to have surgery in Mexico, but for July in Juarez. Who is you surgeon? I'm being sleeved by Dr Rodriguez he is suppling me with pain meds and antibiotics. So I'm pretty sure your surgeon will do the same. However, I have heard a lot of post op people say that liquid tylenol is a must have after surgery. Cheryl

Hi Cheryl! I was going to Juarez but there is a special in Tijuana and I chose to go there. Dr Almanza is my doctor and I'm really excited just really terrified of the pain lol thanks for the tip of the liquid Tylenol as I will be sure to bring that with me. I think we can only have liquid medicines or crushed up pills...yuck I'm sure that's gross!!

I'm scheduled to be sleeved in June, I'm going to Tijuana Mexico and I'm wondering what kind of pain meds will be given after the surgery?? I've heard that I need to bring my own. Any answers would help!! Thanks!!

I thought the same thing, but my patient coordinator told me all drugs were included in my package price. Meaning, antibiotics, pain meds, nausea, ..just bring gas x strips..with I have bought to take, but also have heard others say the strips didn't help..I'm still taking them with me just in case. And they give them to you to take home with you too ( antib. and pain meds, nexium too I believe).

Ok great! Thanks for the info!! I will pack the Gas X with me too!

I'm scheduled to be sleeved in June, I'm going to Tijuana Mexico and I'm wondering what kind of pain meds will be given after the surgery?? I've heard that I need to bring my own. Any answers would help!! Thanks!!

Divadee,

how did you get involved with dr. Almanza? did you call their office directly, or did you go through someone else (a company like beliteweight). Also, did you have to put any money down before going?

I was just sleeved with Dr Almanza on the 26th. It wouldn't hurt to bring something liquid along with you. I'm allergic to morphine so my pain wasn't managed as well as I had hoped. If you stay in the recovery house there are nurses around all the time for you if you need more in your IV. You're not allowed anything chewed until after your leak test.

Also, I brought the Gas X strips and found they did nothing. Only thing that helped was walking and hubby beating my back. It was horrible pain from the gas.

I went thru MedicalTourism & there great!! Yes I did put a deposit down & I'll pay the rest of the money when I go for surgery. The company is great & very helpful!!

I'm so glad you told me about your experience...I will bring something liquid with me as I am allergic to Morphine as well...Thank You so much!! Good Luck!!