Hello, I will be sleeved by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana, Mexico on April 11. I'm starting to get nervous (and excited).

I was wondering how those who were sleeved by Dr. Garcia in March or in earlier months are doing. I would love to hear some updates. It would help alieve some of my aprehension.

I am grateful for this site. It is so informative and supportive.

I'm in San Diego. Will head to Tijuana in a couple of hours. I will provide a report later in the week.

Can't wait to hear how your doing!!!

Hello, I will be sleeved by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana, Mexico on April 11. I'm starting to get nervous (and excited).

I was wondering how those who were sleeved by Dr. Garcia in March or in earlier months are doing. I would love to hear some updates. It would help alieve some of my aprehension.

I am grateful for this site. It is so informative and supportive.

Ok we are ready to hear how your doing.. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

I had mine on march 25th.....dr garcia. It was great had no problms. Staff was great too!! I'm down 25 pounds...haven't been sick and feel good.....

I was sleeved on March 14th. It was a piece of cake! And I am the biggest crybaby about doctors. You really will be worrying over nothing. Im a month out and feel great. I never experienced pain and havent thrown up post op yet!

Has anyone heard from ursiboo72 lately??? Hope that all went well and we get to hear from you soon

No but I do hope we do quickly. I am anxious to hear her story.

I seen her yesterday after her surgery she looked great. She should be somewhere here at Mariott but I haven't seen her.

I seen her yesterday after her surgery she looked great. She should be somewhere here at Mariott but I haven't seen her.

If you see her tell her she is in our thoughts.

How are you doing?

I'm doing amazing I am still in shock how easy this was. I should have done it sooner.

I'm doing amazing I am still in shock how easy this was. I should have done it sooner.

That is wonderful!!!! I am using Dr. Garcia as well and each time one of you ladies go I am so excited as if it were me!!!!

Have you posted your story yet?

Hey Ladies! i'm sleeved and well. My experience was simply amazing!!! No complications, nasuea, etc. Just a little fatigue. Dr. Garcia and his staff were so friendly and attentive. The put me at ease from the time I was picked up by the driver Samuel. This surgery was the best medical experience I have had in my life! I felt like a VIP. The care was so personalized. Dr. Garcia and his staff take pride in doing a job well down. My lab work, prep and procedure was very extensive. They want to make sure they are aware of any possible complications. Dr. Garcia took his time performing my sleeve. I was the only surgery that day. He even took a picture of my removed stomach and it looks lovely. lol I know that is weird to say but when you see my removed stomach you get an i sight into how professional he is. The sutures and staples were done with care and precision. I will post pictures soon. I have a slide show that I will assemble for you all to view. The anethesialogist, Dr. Cabera, was phenomenal. I was told he is the best in Tijuana and I believe it. He gave me lots of meds and I never felt sick, dizzy, etc. I work up from surgery two hours later feeling like my old self but better. I slept alot the first day but did get up and walk. The really stress the importance of walking. It helps remove the gas. The patient care coordinators and nurses constantly checked on me but allowed me to rest too. I highly recommend Dr. Garcia to eveyone! You will not be disappointed. My sister accompanied me and the patient coordinator Melissa gave my sister a goody bag with fruit and snacks so she would have something to eat once the restuarant closed. They also gave me a bag with meds, gatorade, water, gauze, tape, etc. I have a cd with the video from my upper g.i. test. I can swallow fine. The post-op hotel stay at the Marriott Tijuana was so luxurious! The bed was heaven and my sister loved the food. Plus, the hotel gave Dr. Garcia's patients 3 free bowls of chicken broth a day, 2 bottles of water and 2 popsicles. All complimentary!!! I could go on and on about how fabulous my experience was, I will just say... Go experience it for yourself!! Cheers

Thank you so much for that information. You make me feel at ease about going to have mine done now! I am so glad you are doing well and happy with your decision. It simply sounds magical and amazing!

There she is. So glad that everything went well and you were treated as VIP!!! Remember to take it easy!!! But enjoy the losers bench... I will be joining soon!!!

You described it perfectly! The anesthesiologist is also a cardiologist. He looks like a kid but is highly skilled and when I heard that I was instantly impressed and at ease.

Thanks so much for sharing!! Made me feel so much better!!!