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I booked 2 extra days in San Diego after just to be safe. If i feel up to it might even check out Sea World

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If I could do this over' date=' I would add one extra day at the hotel after the surgery. I'm feeling a bit lousy and would love an extra day before getting on an airplane.

By lousy I mean headache, bloated hands and feet, achey belly. Very hard to sleep. Like mild case of the flu. My surgery was 3 days ago.

Ps I've taken nearly a full box of Gas-X Strips in last 18 hours.

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I understand they give you a lot of IV fluids which is prob why your hands and feet feel bloated. I hear the gas is a pain, walking will help alleviate some of these issues. I pray you have a safe trip back. Congrats again

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I booked 2 extra days in San Diego after just to be safe. If i feel up to it might even check out Sea World

Humm I truly never thought of this......I def would suck having to fly while feeling lousy

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How long are you staying after your surgery?!?! If I go to Dr. Garcia I want to do the same as you (have surgery the same day I fly in)....Alma told me this was an option!!!

Dr. Ponce does his surgeries like that (same day you fly in).....Too bad I can't make up my mind who to go with Garcia or Ponce!?!?! Decisions decisions....sighhhhhh

From 2/27. - 3/3

Off work for 2weeks

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FWIW, I'm feeling better and better. So the extra day might not be necessary. Amazing how much improvement in just a few hours.

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January 17 with Dr Ismael Cabrera and Dr Valenzuela. Less then 3 weeks away and Just started the pre op diet.

I am in the same time frame with you. I will arrive in San Diego on the 16th.

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I am in the same time frame with you. I will arrive in San Diego on the 16th.

Hey Peppy234, my wife and I will be picked up at 11am on the 16 when we check out of the hotel in San Diego. We'll see you at the hospital.

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So things recently changed with my husbands insurance at his job and when I reviewed the plans, it said Bariatric surgery was a covered benefit. I was hoping, in a last ditch effort that I could have surgery in the states and not leave home for that long (and save myself some $$$) but when I called my insurance about it, they said it was a mistake in the plan and it was NOT a covered benefit. So Mexico...here I come! I guess on the bright side, I get to keep my new Samantha Brown luggage set! :)

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Hey shrinksthinks! I will see you there! I arrive in San Diego on the 17th and have my surgery with Dr Garcia on the 18th! So I will for sure see you in the hospital!

Lets stay in touch! Woohoo 6 more weeks!!!!!

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Hey shrinksthinks! I will see you there! I arrive in San Diego on the 17th and have my surgery with Dr Garcia on the 18th! So I will for sure see you in the hospital!

Lets stay in touch! Woohoo 6 more weeks!!!!!

That's the date I'm hoping for as well so we should all see each other. :)

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I arrive on the 25th too for the 26th Dr. Garcia!!!!!

Dr. Garcia/Feb 27th! YEEEEEAAAHH BUUUUDDY (: (:

Dr Garcia Feb 26. Arriving Feb 25. r4ac

Age: 37

Height: 5'1

CW: 232

GW: ??? about 140

BMI: 43.8

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My sister and I will see you there

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Hi I need help and guidence.... My husband ins will not cover this sugery. I am a mom of three littles 42 and toped at 257 lbs with a 5ft small boned frame. Bmi 49 . This last week I decided to go to Mexico for the surgery I am so scared and want feed back. I am still getting the finacing set up but I have been set at two hospitals it was between Jerusulum Hosital and Mi Doctor Hospital I have been exepted to both for the surgery and ready to pay the 500.00 deposit.. PLEASE give me every detail of this hospital and your expericence that will give me peace on which one to choose. I am leaning to MiDoctor and speaking with my cordinatior tomorrow.. so what do you know tell me your story and why I should go there and feel safe and clean and now that doctor will not hurt me.. Ha... GO!!! THank you everyone.. God Bless!!!

Kari

I hope I put this in the right place I am new at this site...

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Hi I need help and guidence.... My husband ins will not cover this sugery. I am a mom of three littles 42 and toped at 257 lbs with a 5ft small boned frame. Bmi 49 . This last week I decided to go to Mexico for the surgery I am so scared and want feed back. I am still getting the finacing set up but I have been set at two hospitals it was between Jerusulum Hosital and Mi Doctor Hospital I have been exepted to both for the surgery and ready to pay the 500.00 deposit.. PLEASE give me every detail of this hospital and your expericence that will give me peace on which one to choose. I am leaning to MiDoctor and speaking with my cordinatior tomorrow.. so what do you know tell me your story and why I should go there and feel safe and clean and now that doctor will not hurt me.. Ha... GO!!! THank you everyone.. God Bless!!!

Kari

I hope I put this in the right place I am new at this site...

Kari

I really don't know anything about Jerusalem hospital but Mi hospital seems to be wonderful and everybody seems to just love it. I do know they also have an ICU. I haven't seen a lot about Jerusalem hospital on this forum. However, I have seen many many many people that has commented on how great Mi hospital is/was. If you choose MI hospital you also get to stay in the Marriott Hotel 1 day before and 2 days after your surgery. I'm not sure but I think I read if you choose Jerusalem hospital you go to a recovery house with many other people after your surgery. Good luck and hope this helps.

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Hi I need help and guidence.... My husband ins will not cover this sugery. I am a mom of three littles 42 and toped at 257 lbs with a 5ft small boned frame. Bmi 49 . This last week I decided to go to Mexico for the surgery I am so scared and want feed back. I am still getting the finacing set up but I have been set at two hospitals it was between Jerusulum Hosital and Mi Doctor Hospital I have been exepted to both for the surgery and ready to pay the 500.00 deposit.. PLEASE give me every detail of this hospital and your expericence that will give me peace on which one to choose. I am leaning to MiDoctor and speaking with my cordinatior tomorrow.. so what do you know tell me your story and why I should go there and feel safe and clean and now that doctor will not hurt me.. Ha... GO!!! THank you everyone.. God Bless!!!

Kari

I hope I put this in the right place I am new at this site...

Mi Doctor is a fully functioning hospital. Jerusalem is a clinic in a strip mall. I have a high BMI which increases the risk so I felt more comfortable with a hospital. Also, Dr. Almanza st Jerusalem does the lowest BMI 1st so you may be towards the end of the line. There has been some recent controversy as to how many surgeries he does a day. Reports of 8+ have been made. I do not know from experience. Good luck and whichever direction you go I wish you a safe and successful surgery/recovery.

Amanda Rae

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