Well, I have been speaking with Alma at ready 4a change about having the sleeve with Dr. Garcia in Tiajuana. Dr. Garcia reviewed my forms and said I would be clear for surgery. This is scary! I've read and researched for a while now! Can any post any current info about Dr Garcia and their experiences, good or bad before I make a decision? Thanks!

Just a little update: So far so good, I am being well taken care of. Dr Garcia and his team are great at what they do. Minimal pain, just trying to get accustomed to my new rumbly tummy. The first few hours after surgery are the hardest. Once you get through those it's all smooth sailing from there. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Keep lifting me up prayer warriors as I continue to pray for a smooth recovery and a safe flight home.

Tasha

That's great news! Can't wait to hear all about it!

SweetTee, Thanks so much for posting...so happy to hear that your are doing well. Believe me, it just keeps getting better and better.

Glad all is well

Tryinyg to get in with Dr. Garcia the first week of April. waiting to talk to Alma tomorrow. I was just approved yesterday. Cant find my birth certificate.

All I can add is that I did about 7 months of research and worked with my awesome PCP who helped me by doing some research of his own, when we met back up, we both had come up with the same name, and that was Dr. Garcia. I spoke with a lot of his patients about their experiences looked into his credentials, the hospital he works out of, his support staff and couldn't have been happier with what I heard. The fact that my PCP came up with the same surgeon had me completely sold! Best of luck!!

Omg Reality is slapping me in the face. Rosie just called to confirm my flight and to make sure I had all the phone numbers

Omg Reality is slapping me in the face. Rosie just called to confirm my flight and to make sure I had all the phone numbers

Ok, and I know that is craziness!!! Lol But, breathe. You are going to do great!!! When is your flight?

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Tuesday @ 7:40am leaving Atlanta. The breathing thing is not working to well. I just need to go to sleep and wake up after its over. Oh yeah I forgot I have been way to excited to sleep. I'm up all night checking on forum to see how my friends r doing and thinking it will make my time go by faster. Way to many things Swirling around in my head right now.

Tuesday @ 7:40am leaving Atlanta. The breathing thing is not working to well. I just need to go to sleep and wake up after its over. Oh yeah I forgot I have been way to excited to sleep. I'm up all night checking on forum to see how my friends r doing and thinking it will make my time go by faster. Way to many things Swirling around in my head right now.

Hardly seems fair... The fewer sleeps until its here and the harder it gets to sleep! Lol Like a kid before Christmas!! And you were probably completely packed and ready to go a week ago! Hang in there. It's almost time!!! So so close! I'm so excited for you!!!!

So is the drain as bad as people make it seem? Where does the drain come out of? Stomach, chest?

My drain was lower left hip area and I did not feel it at all. I also did not feel it when they took it out either.