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

Oct 8

auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ

Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, 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

mango 926, Dr Aceves, Mexicali

Oct 19

Diamondeyed, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 22

DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 25

Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ

Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 27

zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 30

theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ

I had surgery with Dr Aceves on 8/31. I went by myself but was lucky to have 2 sleeve sisters (Hi Frza!). The staff is amazing and so kind. I had moments when I felt so nervous I wanted to vomit and others when I didn't want to wait another hour. I can tell you I am so glad I went through with it. You will be treated like a VIP from the moment you are picked up all through the process. It was nice for me to talk to others in the same wing who were in various stages of recovery and to see how well they were doing.

First post...woohoo!

I'm also having surgery with Dr. Aceves, but on Oct. 13! I have between 80-100 to lose.

I'm excited/nervous/occasionally have "wtc-are-you-doing" moments, but I'm mostly excited. I may email you frza!

Just created an account and am excited to use this forum for much needed support:)

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post some VGS in Mexico support/advice. I had my sleeve surgery Sept 17th in Tijuana at Hospital Angeles with Dr Corvala. My experience was fantastic honestly! I swear the hospital was way cleaner than any US hospital I've ever been too. The nursing staff was great. My call light was always answered right away. Some of my nurses spoke very little English so if u don't speak Spanish I recommend learning the basics ( bathroom, nausea, pain, thrist) just in case. Doctors were so attentive my surgeon, cardiologist, and general MD saw me daily. Pain was minimual and my incisions look good. Remember Mexico hospitals want you have a good experience and they work harder to ensure your happy because they depend on your good review for business. Anyways there are my 2 cents. Good luck to u all!

Here's the updated list as of this morning:

Oct 5

kiki74, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 6

CCCross, Dr Kelly

Oct 8

auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ

Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, 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

mango 926, Dr Aceves, Mexicali

Oct 19

Diamondeyed, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 20

buffygirl, Dr Lopez, Puerta Vallarta

Oct 22

DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 25

Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ

Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 27

zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 30

theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ

Hi everyone,

Oct 5

Kiki74, Dr. Garcia, Tj

Dr Kelly on October 6th here

Here's the updated list as of this morning:

Oct 5

kiki74, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 6

CCCross, Dr Kelly

Oct 8

auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ

Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, 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 19

Diamondeyed, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 20

buffygirl, Dr Lopez, Puerta Vallarta

Oct 22

DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 25

Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ

Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 27

zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 30 theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ

Well, that list did not come out like I planned, but that's a smartphone edit for ya! Ill fix it later...

One month to go for me!

For those of you going in the first weeks of Oct, what are you doing to prepare?

I've heard great things about all the docs on the list :-)

Mexico, here we come!

For me I started my Pre-op last Sunday and for the first 3-4 days it was easy, until the headaches started. I thought they were hunger headaches, but if I drank more Water they went away. The headaches were in the front (forehead area) really intense, all I wanted to do was close my eyes and go to sleep. My attitude sucked at times, but as the day went on it got better and so did I. By the 4th morning the headaches went away.

My 10-14 day pre-op consists of

3 Protein shakes 15g or more of protein

Morning, lunch and after dinner

Dinner I could eat a salad with lean protein

and of course plenty of water.

I bought the crystal light packets to flavor the water and only add enough so that I can taste the flavor. Putting the whole packet in gives me this gross taste in my mouth...Yuck!

Yesterday, I did slip and ate a chicken salad sandwich (2)slices of bread. Felt bad for cheating, but I'm back on track. Not sure what I've lost yet, but my clothes around the waist fit looser and I no longer feel bloated.

October 19 with Dr Garcia in Tj....I can't wait!

Hello everyone I will be seeing Dr Garcia in TJ October 15. Can't wait. Good luck to everyone and God Bless

And the list goes on:

updated 9.27.12

Oct 5

kiki74, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 6

CCCross, Dr Kelly, TJ

Oct 8

auggie Dr Ortiz, TJ

Lilly'sjourney, Dr Garcia, 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

Oct 19

Diamondeyed, Dr Garcia, TJ

Mexico, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 20

buffygirl, Dr Lopez, Puerta Vallarta

Oct 22

DebinAZ, Dr Ponce, TJ

Oct 25

Muffintop, Dr Garcia, TJ

Robbino, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 27

zenoosh, Dr Garcia, TJ

Oct 30

theNEWME! , Dr Garcia, TJ

Let me know if I missed anyone :-)

Dr Kelly on October 6th here

Hey CCCross, where are you having your surgery? What city in MX? I wasn't totally sure where Dr Kelly practices, so I haven't put up the city yet...

Hey CCCross' date=' where are you having your surgery? What city in MX? I wasn't totally sure where Dr Kelly practices, so I haven't put up the city yet...[/quote']

Dr Kelly practices out of florence hospital in Tijuana...

Hi there, October 8th with Dr. Lopez in TJ at Mi hospital, So excited, I'm ready to start my healthier life. Thank you to all this post here.