I am getting so excited for my revision! This last 2 years without my Lapband after having it for 6 years has been so difficult! I'm on a constant diet with no results. I know the sleeve will still be hard work, but I can't wait to see some results! I got used to my smaller weight after losing with the band and now I feel like Gwyneth Paltrow in Shallow Hal since I regained it! Time to unzip this fat suit! Any other Tijuana sleeves happening on the 15th?

Hi guys! I would really like to know how your surgeries went and I hope you are all feeling awesome!

Yes, how did everything go!?!?!

I just scheduled mine for April 8th w/ Dr. Ariel Ortiz!!! I'm going alone, and so very excited!!!!!! Nervous too, of course, but can't wait to get going!!!!

Hi, I am having mine done on the January 29th. I am getting nervous but still very excited.

 

I would love to hear everyone's experiences.

 

Mary

Y'all will LOVE Dr Ortiz and will be very impressed with OCC. I certainly was.

I felt so taken care of and everything was very smooth. I loved the Marriott - the bed was so amazingly comfy! Actually, the hospital bed was actually very comfortable too!

I had a bit of nausea the day AFTER surgery, but that's it. I spent most of that day in bed, relaxing, napping and watching TV. Woke up on Day 2 and the nausea was gone and it hasn't returned.

Now, Day 4 post-op, I can barely even tell I've had surgery (other than not being hungry!! ).

My sleeve surgery date is April 8th! With Dr.Ortiz

(ALIGHTERME).. I have seen tons of good things about him and his staff and just all around how great the overall experience is ( less the pain).. thanks to this forum.. It really helps us upcomers!

Y'all will LOVE Dr Ortiz and will be very impressed with OCC. I certainly was.

 

I felt so taken care of and everything was very smooth. I loved the Marriott - the bed was so amazingly comfy! Actually, the hospital bed was actually very comfortable too!

 

I had a bit of nausea the day AFTER surgery, but that's it. I spent most of that day in bed, relaxing, napping and watching TV. Woke up on Day 2 and the nausea was gone and it hasn't returned.

 

Now, Day 4 post-op, I can barely even tell I've had surgery (other than not being hungry!! ).

 

Awesome, ATX! It sounds fabulous. I hope I can lay out in the Mexican sun a bit while I'm there...is the pool area nice at the Marriott?

Awesome, ATX! It sounds fabulous. I hope I can lay out in the Mexican sun a bit while I'm there...is the pool area nice at the Marriott?

Actually, I never made it to the pool area, but with as nice as the hotel was, I can't imagine it's NOT nice.

Actually, I never made it to the pool area, but with as nice as the hotel was, I can't imagine it's NOT nice.

I'll be there in 4 weeks...doubt I'll be checking out the pool area either LOL

The pool area is nice and very private. Very relaxing and wonderful weather as it was minus 30 degrees here when I went:)

Dr. Ortiz is a fabulous doctor. Congrats to all of you, we look forward to following your journeys to a healthier you!

 

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Had my Sleeve done on 1/16 with Dr Ariel Ortiz. They picked us up in a gold van and took us directly to the center. It took a while to meet with all of the Dr's but once it was done, I was ready, except, the nurse tried to place the IV 2 times in the back of each hand with no luck. So when they took me to surgery, they knocked me out with a shot and then place the IV. It was such a relief. My room had a bathroom in the hall but it was no big deal and all visitors leave at 4:00 PM. Everyone was very nice. The clinic is clean but they do have different ways of doing things but nothing I saw gave me any concern. I only stayed one night and was really good to go to the Marriott the next day. They gave us anti nausea meds and pain meds which are non narcotic. Had barium swallow and they removed my drain on Friday and I came home today.

The broth at the Marriott was great and today I had a tiny bit of very liquid cream of potato soup. There is swelling in your gut and in your little sleeve after the surgery. Just drink veryyyyy slow. I cannot tolerate cold drinks and still have pain in my left side but nothing like I thought I would have. It was a good experience for me, There was a man there who had an issue with plication. It seems the stitches were too tight. They got it resolved quickly and and it sounds like he will be there until next week. Good Luck to all of you. You will be in great hands.

Here are a few FYI's.

Bring books to read.

While your companion is waiting at the clinic, have them go down stairs to the street. My husband says the taco cart there is excellent.

If you need refills of your water bottles, The gym at the Marriott has a large bottled water dispenser, That way you don't pay 2 to 3 dollars for a bottle.

You can make calls to the US for free from the clinic so make your calls while you are still there. I have Verizon cell service and I did not have any service unless I was willing to pay the international rates, which I did not. It was actually a relief to be able to rest and not talk to a bunch of people.

You may want to purchase extra sublingual pain meds from the clinic before you leave, You don't know if you will need them when you get home.

Thank you for writing up your experience, it helps me to be a little less nervous

You guys ROCK - thanks for all the great information. Glad your experiences were positive and your recovery smooth. Will be having my VSG on February 4 with Dr. Ariel Oritz as well. Really appreciate your tips for bringing books and for your companion. All the best as you continue your weight loss!

Sounds like everyone is having a great experience. I'm on the 3 week countdown! Great tip on the pain meds.

Pre-Op 2 day Clear Liquid diet

 

Can you drink a protein drink like uninjury? I read somewhere on one of the folks stories that she drank uninjury traveling to MX. I can't seem to find my details about clear liquid diet, but my memory does not include protein drinks, just broth, popcicles, G2, water, crystal light ...

 

Mary