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

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

Not quite sure of my BMI right before surgery but I was at 40 a month before. Honestly, I didnt sick to the whole liquid preop diet that well.

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.

I highly recommend him! I told my coordinator that I wanted to speak with him before I made an final decisions and he took time out of his busy schedule to call me 2 days later. I was very surprised!

Congrats! And you are very brave to do this by yourself. God bless you! Enjoy the pampering.

Also I went through alma with Ready4Achange. Shes awesome as well! I even have two personal coordinators while im here. They came up to my hotel room when I checked in and come to visit me at the hospital everyday to ensure Im ok. Top notch!

Also I have a link where you can stream any movie you want (even those that in the movie theaters now for free!) from Mexico for those of you bringing your laptop!

Also I went through alma with Ready4Achange. Shes awesome as well! I even have two personal coordinators while im here. They came up to my hotel room when I checked in and come to visit me at the hospital everyday to ensure Im ok. Top notch!

Also I have a link where you can stream any movie you want (even those that in the movie theaters now for free!) from Mexico for those of you bringing your laptop!

I am so glad your experience is a good one. I am having my sleeve on May 7th with Dr. Garcia. I would like that movie link lol.

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)' date=' 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![/quote']

I'm knew you would like it I told you they are like clock work..... You sound like you feel like I did..... Best wishes and happy healing..... You are right he does Rock!!! The best doctor I've had out side of my primary she rocks too!!!!! Congrats and welcome to the other side where theres always room for one more.....

Wow, chyna!!! I'm glad ur doin so well. I'm really looking forward to my trip to see Dr Garcia in May now!!! Keep us posted!!!