My Gastric Sleeve Surgery Experience In Tijuana

Strongarm · December 8, 2011

Hello Everyone

I am new to this forum and have been sleeved by Dr Ponce de leon. I did my research on Tijuana Doctor’s and found Dr Ponce as one of the best. I was sleeved on the 21st of November and I believe I made the best decision off my life. I had been struggling with my weight for years and felt it was time for a change. I wanted to just be able to spend more time with my kids and my family since every time I took them to the park I was always tired and was having trouble breathing and sleeping. I wish my family would have supported me a little more but I had to take matters into my own hands. When I told my Mom I was having surgery she was totally against it. She said I will end up with saggy skin and will look terrible.

On the 21^st of November I was picked up at the border station and taken to the florence Health System Hospital. I was greeted by Trish when I arrived she helped me fill out my paper work and took me to my room which was a private room with its own bathroom and shower. I’m not going to lie I was scared but after I spoke to Trish and Dr Ponce came to see me it calmed my nerves. Dr Ponce does not speak English too well but Trish was able to translate and the kindness in his eyes calmed my nerves. He said everything will be fine and here I am. I started at almost 300 pounds and am down to 275 already. I went alone but never felt alone there was always a nurse when I needed them and there was always an in house Doctor around the clock.

I did my pre-opts and got ready for surgery. I was out in 45 minutes and when I came to I wanted to call my family to let them know I was fine but Trish had already beat me to the punch (what a nice lady). I was soar and had gas but that went away after I took a nap and took my pain meds. I was able to get out of bed and walk the hallways in one hour after surgery. I spent two days at the hospital and was taken to the Lucerna Hotel by Trish. Very nice hotel I wish I could have enjoyed the pool and the food. Trish took care of the cost for my broth. All in all I had a great experience and would highly recommend them.

KellyL · December 8, 2011

Hi, congrats on being sleeved!! It's great to hear you had such a good experience. I was sleeved by Dr Kelly in TJ and had an awesome experience with Trish as well. She is an angel and took very good care of me, my sis, and my sleeve sisters. It sounds like you had a wonderful experience and you are doing great with your recovery and weight loss. I have heard good things about Dr ponce de leon. I'm very happy for you!!

gettingtohappy · December 9, 2011

Welocome!

I was sleeved on 26 Nov in TJ by Dr. Garcia. I had a similar experience. It's so crazy how there would be another option than getting it done in the states. According to your post you should be about one month out. How are you feeling? Again welcome to the board. Please share all your experiences with us. I love to read about others going through what I'm going through.

Strongarm · December 9, 2011

Thanks for the well wishes. I am doing great. Still on my mushies. I am walking allot trying different Proteins

to see which one I can stand for long periods of time. I did find some great recipes and just trying different ones I feel like my life has just started all over again and I love it.