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Hey...I just filled out the questionare Omar faxed to me and it has Alfonzo

Garcia's name as MD, and under Medical Director is florence Health System, can someone help me out here? I want Dr Kelly, at the hospital he's affiliated with...sigh....don't understand...is this an "ambush"?

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Still looking--- for me...I was very happy to be in a hospital. I felt very sick until the third day (from the gas they pump into your stomach before surgery). dr.Kelly visited me in the hotel as well. There are some things I would make sure were all organized before going. I suggested to Omar that it would be helpful to have email stating all the information...like FAQ. I should have mde sure all was organized...but....Dr.Kelly did a great job' date=' and his wife CeCi was also very good.

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Hi emptynesterpam,

Do you mind sharing those suggestions? I will be going on August 10th and def want to be prepared.

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Hi emptynesterpam' date='

Do you mind sharing those suggestions? I will be going on August 10th and def want to be prepared.[/quote']

Sure! What specific questions do you have?

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I am a serious diet mountain-dew junkie. So that's caffeine and diet soda in one! It is practically the only liquid I have consumed unless there was no other choice for the last 8-10 years. I am slowly weening myself. I have Migraines and was afraid that going cold turkey would bring one on. I am down to 1 diet dew a day and I am drinking tons of zero Vitamin Water, fruit 2o and powder mix ins. I am not a big fan of the mio but I am getting in 6-8 of these water sources a day at 16-20 ounces each! Huge accomplishment for me. I have only felt cruddy for the first couple of days at 1 a day. But it's getting better and once I am done I intend to always be done no need in ever going back! I think this will be mentally my biggest feat!

We can so do this! My family never thought they would see the day I go to the grocery store and do not come home without my dews. I have left my house at 11 o'clock in a work night to go and get a 12 pack because I ran out and couldn't bear the thought of waking up and not having on waiting. Serious ADDICT here!

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Sure! What specific questions do you have?

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I am not sure. I just thought that you might have some concerns that you thought could be important in preparing that you didn't think of in advance. :)

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I am not sure. I just thought that you might have some concerns that you thought could be important in preparing that you didn't think of in advance. :)

Do you want to have a convo?

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Do you want to have a convo?

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Certainly, I will try to message you mg phone number. Thanks a bunch.

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I am a serious diet mountain-dew junkie. So that's caffeine and diet soda in one! It is practically the only liquid I have consumed unless there was no other choice for the last 8-10 years. I am slowly weening myself. I have Migraines and was afraid that going cold turkey would bring one on. I am down to 1 diet dew a day and I am drinking tons of zero Vitamin Water, fruit 2o and powder mix ins. I am not a big fan of the mio but I am getting in 6-8 of these Water sources a day at 16-20 ounces each! Huge accomplishment for me. I have only felt cruddy for the first couple of days at 1 a day. But it's getting better and once I am done I intend to always be done no need in ever going back! I think this will be mentally my biggest feat!

We can so do this! My family never thought they would see the day I go to the grocery store and do not come home without my dews. I have left my house at 11 o'clock in a work night to go and get a 12 pack because I ran out and couldn't bear the thought of waking up and not having on waiting. Serious ADDICT here!

I too started to go caffeine free. today was much better than yesterday. got all my water in. 1 medium diet coke in morning and one glass sweet tea tonight. Peed constantly. I think this is the biggest challenge in preparing for the surgery. I have also ran out in the middle of the night for a soda and ALWAYS immediately stopped to get a drink once in the car. LIke cigarettes to others i guess. hoping once my system is clean i loose the craving all together. But nothing sets my morning up like a tall cold glass of fizzy soda. I will miss you DC! :(

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Do you want to have a convo?

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Here are a couple of things I would change if I were to go back to Mexico and do over.

1. Make sure that my cashiers check for the doctor has the correct name on it. I wasn't given the exact information, and it caused a lot of stress on Mexico.

2. I would like for there to be a FAQ list that was given to me before I went to Mx so I would have a list to make sure I had all completed before I left. A list of reminders would have been perfect.

3. Take gas x...not that it worked for me lol...but the gas pain hurt sooooo badly.

4. Take dry broth packets so you can make hot broth in the airport.

5. Download on your phone or IPAD an app that translates English to Spanish.

6. THIS IS A BIG ONE!!!! Pain and Anti Nausea Meds---when will they be given to me??? Make sure you have a good discussion with Dr.Kelly about this. I have now heard of 2 other women who did not feel like they were given these meds that first night after surgery. It may have been a certain Dr...but Dr.Kelly has been told of this concern, and it is still happening.

7. Take an empire style dress(es) to wear after surgery so they don't touch your incisions.

8. Dr.Kelly does not want Omar to be paid extra for things that are included in his job duties.

9. Take a piece of hard candy so you can have something in your mouth after the swallow test!!

This is all I can think of right now....Oh...I suggested to florence hospital to have their admission paperwork in English. My boyfriend who went with me is a cop...and he and I had to give them our licenses whe we got there...just didn't feel right....as well as signing something that I couldn't read.

Overall, the experience was good...a little stressful, but good. AGain...these were my experiences and are meant only to help the next person to not have to go through the same things.

If Anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask :)

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I too started to go caffeine free. today was much better than yesterday. got all my Water in. 1 medium diet coke in morning and one glass sweet tea tonight. Peed constantly. I think this is the biggest challenge in preparing for the surgery. I have also ran out in the middle of the night for a soda and ALWAYS immediately stopped to get a drink once in the car. LIke cigarettes to others i guess. hoping once my system is clean i loose the craving all together. But nothing sets my morning up like a tall cold glass of fizzy soda. I will miss you DC! :(

I totally get you!

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Pam,

first, thank you for the list. I will add it to my list of things to prepare for.

1. did you get english versions? my mom lives in annapolis, maryland and they only had spanish versions on hand. lol

2. what do you mean about paying Omar for things included in his duties? In our line of work we don't want our guys being tipped directly because we were finding out some of them began hinting to clients that it was expected. Is this the kind of thing you are talking about?

I'm not sure of the tipping customs of Mexico. But if someone is going above and beyond to make my stay more enjoyable I would atleast like to treat them to lunch/dinner, etc. However, I don't want to step on toes either. :)

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Pam' date='

first, thank you for the list. I will add it to my list of things to prepare for.

1. did you get english versions? my mom lives in annapolis, maryland and they only had spanish versions on hand. lol

2. what do you mean about paying Omar for things included in his duties? In our line of work we don't want our guys being tipped directly because we were finding out some of them began hinting to clients that it was expected. Is this the kind of thing you are talking about?

I'm not sure of the tipping customs of Mexico. But if someone is going above and beyond to make my stay more enjoyable I would atleast like to treat them to lunch/dinner, etc. However, I don't want to step on toes either. :)[/quote']

1-The app I downloaded translated English to Spanish...there are several to choose for. If you don't want to go that route, you could write down some key word in English and Spanish so you can point to it when trying to communicate. Example....pain med, anti nausea med etc

2-to answer your last question...yes. Paying for dinner is a great idea :)

Have a great evening!!

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