The time is finally here! I have just arrived to the Marriott hotel to be sleeve by Dr. Garcia tomorrow. I landed in San Diego and the driver called me as soon as I got off of the plane. He was very friendly and nice to talk to on the drive overe the boarder. The drive over the boarder to Tijuana was really quick, I was expecting a long drive for some reason. When we pulled up to the Marriott I was met by the bell hops with a proper greeting who opened my door and handled my bags. Very V.I.P which was nice. The hotel is very nice and very clean. As someone pointed out on here the beds are kind of hard but I guess thats a regional preferene? Either way still nice. There is strip mall right down the street and another larger mall 5 walking minutes away. Not sure If Ill go Dora the Explorer in Tijuana but who knows since Ill be here alone for 6 days. I might go sit out by pool for a minute.... will keep you all updated

Thanks for keeping us updated! Glad you're enjoying yourself! Enjoy the hotel, and I'm wishing you the best with your surgery

God speed

Good luck. I can't wait to hear all about it!!

Best wishes and God be with you!

The time is finally here! I have just arrived to the Marriott hotel to be sleeve by Dr. Garcia tomorrow. I landed in San Diego and the driver called me as soon as I got off of the plane. He was very friendly and nice to talk to on the drive overe the boarder. The drive over the boarder to Tijuana was really quick' date=' I was expecting a long drive for some reason. When we pulled up to the Marriott I was met by the bell hops with a proper greeting who opened my door and handled my bags. Very V.I.P which was nice. The hotel is very nice and very clean. As someone pointed out on here the beds are kind of hard but I guess thats a regional preferene? Either way still nice. There is strip mall right down the street and another larger mall 5 walking minutes away. Not sure If Ill go Dora the Explorer in Tijuana but who knows since Ill be here alone for 6 days. I might go sit out by pool for a minute.... will keep you all updated[/quote']

Glad you made it you will have a good experience I loved the treatment at the hotel very good treatment they treat you like a star..... And the rooms are wonderful enjoy you will be in food hands

Chyna, I didnt know your surgery was this soon !!!! The hotel is nice. Sending you well wishes on your big day tommorow.

Yes its here today is D-Day. Getting ready to go to hospital. All prayers are welcome! Will update later

Best of luck! Prayers are with you. Keep us updated. Im trying to choose my doc and Garcia is at the top of the list so far. : )

Can't wait to hear from you!!!!

I'm glad to hear the details. My surgery with Dr.Garcia is May 11th and I appreciate you letting me know what to expect. I wish you well tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you.

Im alive! lol. Spent the first night mostly sleeping. I thank my lucky stars I didnt have it bad! No gas pains at all (wow), no chest pain, no incision pain, only nausea the first night on and off. The only sensation is kinda like your stomach is tight. The drain does get anoying but it doesnt hurt. Something I wasnt aware of was the mucus. You will be clearing your throat and spitting up flem like you do when you get a cold in the winter time. All of the patients here are but its not that extreme. Dr.Garcia and staff rocks! He comes to speak to you b4 surgery and advises you to walk etc. I told him if he did a good job Id dance! He came up to me after the surgery and asked if I had danced yet and I told him all night long and we had a good laugh. They dilute the leak test solution with a whole cup of water but its still nasty. Cant imagine it straight. The Nurses come check on you every couple of hours and are very attentive. You will get to know others on your floor who have the sleeve as well. Everyone here is very nice. I hope you all have a noneventful surgery as well! And this coming from a crybaby who went to get sleeved by herself. If I can do it so can you all!

Congrats chyna

You sound great, thanks for sharing your experience. How is the hotel? I will be going alone next week..

Awesome!! Congrats on your surgery. Thanks for sharing your experience. Im seriously considering Garcia. Still in the fence. Everyone has had such a positive experience with him. Maybe Ill join u on the other side soon.

Chyna do you mind if I ask your BMI before sx? I'm happy things are going so well!! Congrats!

Wow!! Way to go!!! I'm impressed. Glad to hear you are doing so great!! I'm gonna be the cry baby that goes in April! Haha!! Everyone's stories make me feel really comfortable about going!