Ok so do any of you know if hospitals in mexico have a blood supply incase something goes wrong? Do the surgeons verify what blood type you are? Also, i know some surgeons in the states give blood thinner shots post op, does anyone know if the mexican surgeons do as well?

What type of pain meds do they give you? can you drink the next day? I have so many questions still. Help! I have 8 days till surgery,.

I would assume each surgeon in Mexico does things differently just as the US surgeons do here. I'd suggest you call you particular surgeon.

Good luck to you!

~Amy

What I meant to ask was has anyone experienced this and did they know for sure if there was. I was informed there was two blood banks however, I wanted to verify.

I had my surgery in Almater Hospital and there was blood available and an ICU if I needed them; however, I have never heard of anyone here requiring a transfusion after VSG. I am not saying it doesn't happen, just that no one has posted about it that I recall. I got a shot of heparin in the abdomen after surgery or immediately before, I can't remember exactly now. Whatever meds they put in my IV for pain worked perfectly as I was not in pain--sore, but not too bad. I could drink in tiny sips the day after surgery. You will do fine I'm sure.

I had my surgery with Dr.Garcia at Mi Hospital and yes he does type your blood and you get to drink after you have your cray to make sure you have no leaks..I was put on blood thinners because I have clotting issues which h he wad aware ahead of time...I'm not sure if he routine.sly does this ...

If blood thinners are an issue, why are we supposed to go off aspirin two weeks before surgery?

I know Dr. Ponce does for both of your questions. I don't know about other Mexican surgeons.

I talk a little it about that on one of my videos Melissa. It has to do with the mechanism of aspirin, versus low molecular weight heparin (or other blood thinners). I also posted links to some research if you want to look at it.

Dr Kelly and Florence Hospital do. They type you as part of your pre op testing and have blood available for you if you need it. (this was one of my questions too)