I was sleeved last Thursday Feb 16 in Tijuana Mexico by Dr fernando Garcia and his awesome team..There are not enough adjectives to describe my expirience Dr Garcia his assisstant Dr. Velazco and anethesiologist Dr. Cabrerra are the finest team of doctors I have ever been placed with. I was very reluctant on going to Mexico(as I have a quite extenstive medical history) and now I don't want to go to doctors here in the US. The nurses were very kind, compassionate and competent I never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for anything..They even give you an internist to follow you during your stay whom gives you a thouragh exam I cannot remember her name but she was very sweet. The hospital is so so clean the smell of pinesol was everywhere. Their equipment is older than here in the US but it all works and does the job needed... I cannot believe that I had NO pain my biggest issue was nausea which they aggressivly treated the first few hours post op are the worst and after I did not even feel as if I had surgery . I am posting because I want anyone who is having had a hard time deciding on Mexico or US . I would rather be there than here for any medical treatment..I cannot vouch for any doctors other than the one's involved in my care but Dr. Garcia and his entire team are a doctors that I would Highly recommend to anyone especially my family members..feel free to PM if any questions

I too am a "lightweight" with a BMI of 35 and am seriously considering having this surgery with Dr. Garcia. It's not an easy decision and of course, my friends and family think I'm crazy. Thanks for all the great information you all have posted about Dr. Garcia.

Did any of you talk to him directly before your surgery? It feels so strange scheduling all of this over the phone and via email.

--Steve

I am planning to use Dr Kelly but my BMI is 35. So you're not alone!

I wonder if the weight loss is slower with the lower BMI?

I also had a wonderful experience with Dr Garcia. Never any pain walked a lot out of boredom. Only knew I had surgery because of the restrictions. Excellent staff. The nurses were even quite amusing and jovial.

I had surgery with Dr Garcia in Dec 2011. If you speak to your coordinator she should be able to put you in contact with Dr Garcia. I know that he is very hard to reach during the day due to his surgery schedule. I think I might still have his number if the coordinator can not help you.

Ok so I am new to the forum' date=' and have been stalking you guys for a while...lol ! I am excited and nervous to take the leap into surgery. I have contacted Dr's and have all of the financial end squared away, but I am scared to make the final call to schedule the appointment. I know that you were all probably the same way at first also....right?

Here are my issues, I am not a high BMI, actually a 31, and peolpe always say that I don't look like I weigh 200lbs. But I have struggled with my weight for the past 10 years, and I think that my body has set this "limit" on my weight loss. I would rather do the surgery and be able to enjoy the rest of my life, than try every fad diet that comes along whlie I'm trying to tell myself that I'm happy.

I know that I'm generally healthy, I have never had any medical issues, and besides having my son 7 years ago, I have never had to go to the hospital. So I'm here watching all of your amazing success stories and getting the nerve to be amongst the losers, forever!

Thanks for listening to me ramble, but I needed to vent and I haven't told anybody else my plans...til now <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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That's me I always struggle with my weight my whole life always dieting even got down to 124 kept it off for 5yrs got sick and then the weight came back on, I really didn't worry til weight Got to 200lbs with a BMI 29-30 now I'm 242. but I have been weighting my options for the last 8-10 years while more weight pack on me and every time I just let people talk me out because I didn't look that fat to them, well now I look a mess but this time I told 5 people and not telling anybody else until I have surgery. But behind this story is do what's best for you because more the likely you'll gain more weight then and you'll regard it. I'll get my sleeve 6days and I'm so excited. Well I guess I said a full mouth Lol

Well I decided to move ahead and am scheduled with Dr. Garcia on 3/30. Anxious, excited and scared all at the same time!

I love this post! Glad your experience was so wonderful. I have chosen Dr. Garcia as well but have not set a date for surgery as of yet. I love reading all the positive things about him and his staff. Thanks for posting

Yeah for me!! I scheduled my surgery today! I am so proud of myself, I made the commitment and am so excited to move forward.

April 30th with Dr. Garcia

Great for you!!! You will not regret it. You deserve it!!

Congrats Girls!! I will be right behind you going to see Dr. Garcia.

Hi BarbieB. I am going to see Dr. Garcia for sleeve on April 9, 2012 - day after Easter, from Jacksonville Florida. I see you also came from Florida. I'll be traveling along.....do you think thats OK since its such a long trip? I am a pretty strong & smart gal so not too worried. And tidbits you can fill me in on that may help me with trip and experience besides packing lightly...lol.

Also, you mentioned you had to call for meds...what meds? Did they not send you to hotel with enough and also why did you need money for them? I am hoping the costs cover everything.

Sorry for so many question but one more....did you stay in hospital 2 nights or 1 and did you get a private room.

Thanks for taking the time to answer all my questions. I hope your recovery and weight loss is going well.

Your neighbor from Florida!

FinallyMe

ps. i f you want to email me privately or call that would be great, my email is gunningstudios@gmail.com and I'll send you my phone number from there.

Are there two dr. garcia's in mexicot and if so .. which one is this thread talking about.. ??

Oh, I am only aware of Fernando Garcia at the Doctor Mi Hospital in Tijuana....

Are there two dr. garcia's in mexicot and if so .. which one is this thread talking about.. ??

no..his full name is Dr. Fernando Govea Garcia...maybe that is where you might be confused..