First let me say Thank You for all your prayers. My surgery was Friday 9/16. Here is my story and I'm sticking to it.

First I am still very sore and still alot of gas. My surgery had a few complications. I have a hypo-Thyroid so this played a little issue with the surgery but not bad. Then they discovered that I was bleeding under the skin and had to put a drain and bag on. I only say this so everyone knows that not every surgery is perfect. That being said I do have to say that outside of the complications it really was a wonderful experience.

The people from Belite were there with me all the time. They were great and compassionate and honestly caring. JoAnne from Belite was actually there and when she came to see me after my surgery, she immediately ran to the Dr's and told them that I did not look well. I had every Dr and nurse in my room. I tried to get up severval times after surgery to walk to relieve the gas but as I sat on the end of the bed I fell back and passed out. They were there to fix the situation and since I had to stay in bed...no walking,,,hence a slower recovery.

Belite was there to pick me up, transfer me to the hospital in Tijuana for pre-op then take me to the hotel for the night. We met with the surgery team that night at the hotel and they answered every question we had.

INT hospital is one of the cleanest hospitals I have ever seen and I was a little hesitant of going to Tijuana. We felt very safe. I actually felt more safe there then in some of the US cities. And we were full-time RV'ers for 10 years so I have seen alot of cities. Dr Rodriguez and his surgical team were the tops in their field. We are now thinking of going back in a few months for my husband and will not hesitate to use Belite and Dr Rodriguez.

Any questions I haven't covered pleas ask. Everyone else that had their surgery done the same day as me had no problems. I think my problems were a result of a combination of a 58 yr old women 5'0 245 lbs and with a Hypo-Thyroid problem.

I really can't say enough good about, INT Hospital, Dr Rodriguez and his team, and all my new friends at Belite....Thank you especially JoAnne, Jamie, Amy, and Alberta (driver)

Good Luck to all approaching their surgery and my prayers will be with you all.

Janet

Welcome home! And Im glad you had a positive experience.

i am POD#5 and feeling so much better. glad to be home. good experience but will add some information for those headed to Mexico for surgery (watch for further posts). down 11# since my liquid diet starting 7-21-12. Jerusulem Hosp/clinic was clean, so was the recovery house. Actually, the recovery house was very nice. As a nurse in Norcal, it was difficult for me to observe the differences in aseptic or just clean technique when it came to things such as wiping IV ports prior to use; not providing the patient with information/education which is very important. Even not getting a straight answer on what medication I was receiving....that was frustrating!!!!! All the posts I read for months prior to sleeve, were helpful, but i will be posting what i think is important to know that was never shared or provided by my weight loss agents or others that had been sleeved. No regrets though!!!

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