Hi I was just wondering about after care once you return to the states I have heard about people having to have their drains or staples removed a week post op but by then you are back in the states so what is supposed to be done? Do most of the doctor's on the border make sure that everything is out before you are out of the hospital or recovery house?

My nurses removed my drains the day before I left Mexicali. I'm not sure about any other Doctors, hopefully someone can address that.

My PCP has been such a blessing through all this and she just loves to see me melt away and is on board with all of this. She orders all my labs and has acted as my Post Op physician, nothing out of pocket except my co pays.

Good luck!!