Hey there! I want to start a thread of sleevers who are going to Mexico in October. I have found a couple people who have their surgeries scheduled and it's really nice to be in contact with others who may be there around the same time. I'm going to Tijuana for surgery with Dr Garcia October 27. I'll be staying at the Marriott for 3 nights total with 2 days at Mi Doctor hospital for the actual surgery and recovery. If there are others going to Mexico , but not in October, feel free to post also: I've found it so helpful to find others in the same boat as myself...

I'll make a list if there are enough people to generate one. Good luck! We're gonna rock this thing

I had mine on Oct 7

I had mine on Oct 7

Congratulations! how are you feeling at one week out?

Pretty good. Missing my favorite foods such as diet coke and pizza.

They didn't tell me about the drain you have post op but otherwise it was a great experience. Saving now tor my husband to go!

hey weez, does your name stand for something else, or are you making the "W" with your hands right now (im doing it...hard to text with both thumbs and forefingers occupied)

Ill add you to our little list today...

Nickname for Louise

They didn't tell me about the drain you have post op but otherwise it was a great experience. Saving now tor my husband to go!

We all probably will have issues regarding food forever adjustments are going to be a major challenge. Who was your coordinator?

Laurie Wolfe.

Hello all! I am new to this site and this is my first post. I am getting sleeved on Oct. 26 with Dr. Rodriguez at Star Medica in Ciudad Jaurez , MX. Anyone else going there?

Updated on Tues Oct 16

Good luck, everyone...Quick healing to all the newly sleeved.

Oct 5

kiki74, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 6

CCCross, Dr Kelly, TJ

Oct 7

weezer, Dr Ponce

Oct 8

auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ

Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, TJ

sherri297, Dr Lopez and Osuna, TJ

Oct 9

sacharliem, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 10

ready2bskinny, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 11

gottaloozit, Dr Aceves, Mexicali

Lil'Lo, Dr Alvarez, MX

Oct 13

mango926, Dr Aceves, Mexicali

Oct 15

mybabysansan, Dr Garcia, TJ

chelbroyer, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 18

hippychic, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 19

Diamondeyed, Dr Garcia, TJ

Mexico, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 20

buffygirl, Dr Lopez, Puerta Vallarta

Oct 22

DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 23

Free@last518,Dr Almanza, TJ

FindingMyWay, Dr Almanza, TJ (Hotel Ticuan)

Shanti4758, Dr Lopez, TJ

Oct 24

ellusiw1960, Dr Kelly, TJ

Lollyx3, Dr Lopez, TJ

Oct 25

Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ

Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ

this.time.its.4.me, Dr Lopez, TJ

Oct 26

jessieboo, Dr Kelly, TJ

Carolinagurl, Dr Rodriguez, Ciudad Juarez

Oct 27

zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 28

Hazelsmrf, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 30

theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ

yanik, Dr Alvarez, Piedras negras

dhowell64, Dr Almanza,TJ

I'm on the losers bench! Arrived at the hospital yesterday at 8:45am, there were four of us on the schedule and I was last, went into surgery @ 7:30pm! Slept most of the day and just waited my turn. I actually liked being that late because as soon as I got to my room I walked then went to bed. I was lucky, minimal gas pain just under my bust which went away rather quickly after walking before bed. The most tender area is where my drain is. Been up walking more today and passed my leak test so now I get fluids, yay!!!! Dr. Garcia and his staff is amazing! So willing to answer all my questions and explain everything to me, and they are so encouraging! Makes it so much easier. I hope everyone else has as good as an experience as I am having! I recommend bringing some things though: sugar free lozenges for the dry mouth after surgery and a samll firm pillow to hold against your tummy when getting up and sleeping. It helps sooooo much!

I'm on the losers bench! Arrived at the hospital yesterday at 8:45am, there were four of us on the schedule and I was last, went into surgery @ 7:30pm! Slept most of the day and just waited my turn. I actually liked being that late because as soon as I got to my room I walked then went to bed. I was lucky, minimal gas pain just under my bust which went away rather quickly after walking before bed. The most tender area is where my drain is. Been up walking more today and passed my leak test so now I get fluids, yay!!!! Dr. Garcia and his staff is amazing! So willing to answer all my questions and explain everything to me, and they are so encouraging! Makes it so much easier. I hope everyone else has as good as an experience as I am having! I recommend bringing some things though: sugar free lozenges for the dry mouth after surgery and a samll firm pillow to hold against your tummy when getting up and sleeping. It helps sooooo much!

Woohoo! Thanks for posting, and I am soooo stoked you had a good experience so far....

As far as the small pillow, I got one of those Surgery Bears on eBay (its like a hard, flat-backed teddy bear that is supposed to be helpful for coughing, turning, getting up, (puking/wretching: i know, it sucks, but a lot of post oppers deal with nausea!). Do you think my bear will be sufficient, or should I get an actual pillow for this? How was the language barrier? I've heard they've really upped their game on that front...

So glad you're doing so well :-) .

Speedy recovery to you!

The language barrier hasn't been bad. The only problems were outside the hospital, the staff is very good. I think your bear wil be fine. MY SIL gave me hers from her surgery and it has just been a huge help.

Bad news for me. My band had eroded into my stomach. Dr said he saved my life. Thank you God! He also said no sleeve or even bypass EVER! I'm very upset right now. Been crying a lot but I would rather have my life. Thanks for all your prayers and support. May God send you all wonderful success!

I am so sorry to read your post. I believe that we had chatted some about you going to Dr. A. He is a truly wonderful surgeon and he would not ever take the chance of harming you in any way. I know it has to be heartbreaking for you to go through that. You are alive and it sounds as though that lap band needed to get out of your body before it took your life. I will pray for you to have peace in the situation. Hugs to you!

Is their an Octosleeve thread?