My journey with DR. Lopez 12/4/2012

[thall1726 42]

Here goes my journey...........

Me and my husband drove form Las Vegas to San Diego where we were picked up by Ricardo( alighterme me new driver). We had to wait an extra hour at the airport cause it took him a little longer then expected to get across the border( wasn't his faught tho). Ricardo is very nice and he drove us straight to the Marriott hotel and got us checked in. The Marriott is really nice and clean. After getting settled in we went to the restaurant to eat. I didn't like the broth but my husband loved his meal, he has steak:)

The next day Abraham pick us up at 8:00 sharp to take us to the hospital . Once there I was checked into my room to relax before the testing began. I was then visited by Dr Lopez and Eduardo . Dr Lopez sat with me and explain the whole procedure. He advise that I will be given a cd of my surgery and All my lap paperwork to take back to the states. . Eduardo asked if I had any concern and he answered all my question also ( p.s. he is fine ..... Lol). Then i meet Dr Ortiz very friendly man, who advise me that he will be helping with my surgery. Finally had my rest ran ( EKG and blood test ) went into surgery around 12:30 . All I remember was the lady giving me a shot saying it will make me dizzy and next thing you know I wake up and I'm all done. When I woke up all the way I was in PAiN. I walked a little and spent most of the day sleeping . They gave me pain meds to help he sleep through the night .

The next day I felt so much better !!!!!!! But I was starving. I had to drink the blue stuff( It was so nasty) then I drank this white stuff and did the X-ray to make sure no leaks . Then finally I was giving apple juice. The apple juice felt like heaven... Lol I'm now just relaxing in my room watching tv and drinking juice. Tomorrow going to the Marriott and I getting this IV taken out.

To be continue ..... If any specific question please asked......

[Jesser 295]

I seriously laughed out loud at the Eduardo comment!! I'm so glad that you've had a positive experience so far! It makes me more comfortable to hear these experiences! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Thank you for sharing your experience so far. It is very comforting. And the general consensus seems to be that Eduardo and Dr. Ortiz are rather fine!

Amanda Rae

[Jesser 295]

Lol!!

[zoriahdiana5 56]

Hmmmm....... They r cuties.... =)

Can't wait till February!!! Gonna miss u gals!

[pania 22]

Take a picture with ortiz and Lopez. I go on January 3 with Ortiz. I'm so excited

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

How are you doing now?

Amanda Rae

[dolce0405 0]

Hi everyone. I have a question. What is the reason for having the surgery not in the states?? Just curious.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Hi everyone. I have a question. What is the reason for having the surgery not in the states?? Just curious.

It is excluded from my insurance and I don't have $20k lying around... :-)

Amanda Rae

[dolce0405 0]

I am self pay also. How much is the cost in mexico?? I never knew this was an option. I love this site. Lol

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I am self pay also. How much is the cost in Mexico?? I never knew this was an option. I love this site. Lol

I am using Dr. Lopez through A Lighter Me. It is $4500 for the sleeve. I have to pay an extra $500 because my BMI is over 50. The price range in Mx is between $4k - $10k.

Amanda Rae

[dolce0405 0]

4500?? That's awesome!!! I'm self pay as well but i had my procedure here in NJ. To late now. Lol. Good luck to u!! I'm 2 wks post op n feel great. Wish I would have done this sooner.

[thall1726 42]

How are you doing now?

Amanda Rae

I'm doing great !! I'm down 28 pounds this is the best decision I have ever made. Hope I hit goal by the summer. I see your getting closer. I'm excited for u

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I'm doing great !! I'm down 28 pounds <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> this is the best decision I have ever made. Hope I hit goal by the summer. I see your getting closer. I'm excited for u <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

How awesome! I'm getting so excited. Getting my passport card paperwork turned in today. Everything else is booked!

Amanda Rae

[brittbritt25 13]

Here goes my journey...........

Me and my husband drove form Las Vegas to San Diego where we were picked up by Ricardo( alighterme me new driver). We had to wait an extra hour at the airport cause it took him a little longer then expected to get across the border( wasn't his faught tho). Ricardo is very nice and he drove us straight to the Marriott hotel and got us checked in. The Marriott is really nice and clean. After getting settled in we went to the restaurant to eat. I didn't like the broth but my husband loved his meal' date=' he has steak:)

The next day Abraham pick us up at 8:00 sharp to take us to the hospital . Once there I was checked into my room to relax before the testing began. I was then visited by Dr Lopez and Eduardo . Dr Lopez sat with me and explain the whole procedure. He advise that I will be given a cd of my surgery and All my lap paperwork to take back to the states. . Eduardo asked if I had any concern and he answered all my question also ( p.s. he is fine ..... Lol). Then i meet Dr Ortiz very friendly man, who advise me that he will be helping with my surgery. Finally had my rest ran ( EKG and blood test ) went into surgery around 12:30 . All I remember was the lady giving me a shot saying it will make me dizzy and next thing you know I wake up and I'm all done. When I woke up all the way I was in PAiN. I walked a little and spent most of the day sleeping . They gave me pain meds to help he sleep through the night .

The next day I felt so much better !!!!!!! But I was starving. I had to drink the blue stuff( It was so nasty) then I drank this white stuff and did the X-ray to make sure no leaks . Then finally I was giving apple juice. The apple juice felt like heaven... Lol I'm now just relaxing in my room watching tv and drinking juice. Tomorrow going to the Marriott and I getting this IV taken out.

To be continue ..... If any specific question please asked......[/quote']

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