So let me start by saying a few words as to why I'm writing this. I was recently sleeved by Dr. Garcia in Tijuana and I am very happy with my results -- so far. If you want to read moment by moment blows of someones happy surgery, this isn't the blog. I've read every blog here and a majority are dead on accurate. But there's a lot no one bothers to mention and I wish someone had. Also, I'm posting this from a made-up user ID.... I read the boards daily and respond frequently, but prefer to keep some elements of my issues private (as you'll read). Thanks!!

First, Waiting! I appreciate in the U.S. were go-go-go people who are comfortable with our busy, full schedules but in Mexico, there is NO scheduling at all! You sit and wait, and wait, and wait. The day of my surgery we were taken at 6:45 to the hospital, we waited until after 9am for the hospital staff to even arrive to check us in. Once in my room, more waiting; I didn't have my surgery until NIGHT! Despite numerous attempts to ask when (approx) my surgery would be - "soon" is the only answer I got. Want to go shopping after surgery, plan to wait. No one can tell you if or when or how long. I waited 2 whole days and then in a matter of minutes of a phone call, was expected to be ready.

Second - Coordinators. Good luck. I saw my coordinator ONCE on the very LAST day. Once I was taken back to the hotel, I had questions I needed answered and despite my attempts (for over an hour) and the hotels attempts, no one could reach them. And their voicemail boxes were full - wonderful. What if I had an emergency?

Third - Not Like U.S. Hospitals. Now I accepted this going in. BUT, if when waiting to be taken into ER I am awake and can see the person before me laying naked on the OR table - I'm sorry, I find that bothersome to several degrees. First, how many germs are flooding through those open doors? Second, if I was awake enough to see someone (who I actually knew from these boards and hotel), then who is seeing me? Not cool.

Fourth - The Yucky (yes, the yucky truth - feel free to skip) No one bothers to tell you that your pee after your final leak test will be BRIGHT green for days - not an issue, but a heads up would've been nice. And the diarrhea - oh my stomach aches just thinking about it. It smells horrendous - like sick tummy. Its lasts for, I don't even know how long, I still have it, and its explosive. So yes, you probably will shart yourself. Just speaking the truth here.

Again, I want to say I am HAPPY with my results ---- these were just things NO ONE bothered to mention and it would've been nice to prepare a bit better. So, bring a extra book, ask all your questions before you leave, ask to be drugged up before going to the OR and sit on a towel afterwards and you should be ALL set!

*takes popcorn*

Wait! You can eat popcorn? I want some!

Popcorn, just stick it in the blender along with a can of coke! For an extra treat, add a hot dog.

Popcorn, just stick it in the blender along with a can of coke! For an extra treat, add a hot dog.

As long as you add some protein powder, it should all be good, right?

That's what the hot dog is for!

The waiting has been an issue at MiDoctor. That is why Omar (coordinator) and Dr. Illan (Doctor) have upgraded all clients to Hospital Florence. There is just too much going on at MiDoctor.

I think dr. Garcia and his team are above mi doctor, honestly.

Ok now I'm scared. I leave in 2 days. I don't want anybody seeing my big fat naked body on no OR table and I sure don't want to see anybody else's. OMG I have not freaked out till just now.

Actually, I never saw anyone naked, and I really didn't care at all who saw my big white one at the time. It's like when you have a kid. You start out modest but by the 15 hours are over you don't really care how many people saw your private!! That's how I look at it. And my experience with Mi hospital has been Fab!!!

Nah. I just don't like the fact that you appear to be a know it all ****

Classy.

Another thing to think about when making a decision to come to Mexico for any surgery...we are a guest in their Country. No one was forced to make this decision for anyone but themselves. If they do things a bit different so be it. But as for myself, who has a ridiculous Private Insurance that wouldn't even consider talking to me about ANY weight loss plan or surgery, I would choose Mexico and Dr. Lopez/Dr. Ortiz again without any hesitation. Plus my Dr's are VERY easy on the eyes.

This thread is the freaking bomb yo! I don't check in on VST daily anymore but I'm starting to reconsider that

lol don't tell me they got upset over staying on topic about refried Beans

Sheesh

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They're probably just jealous because your gorgeous!!!

..and they are probably the ones who complain that people arent nice to them and make rude,harsh comments! Ugh...

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She was just upset because she ask a question which I answered and then the boys came in and were hooting over my picture.. She said it was the story of her life!! On a side note my daughter thought it was HILARIOUS that someone would think that I'm pretty or slim.... Oh yeah, 16 year old girls you gotta love em!

She was just upset because she ask a question which I answered and then the boys came in and were hooting over my picture.. She said it was the story of her life!! On a side note my daughter thought it was HILARIOUS that someone would think that I'm pretty or slim.... Oh yeah' date=' 16 year old girls you gotta love em! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I had all boys, but did have a close niece and i think boys are easier. Not easy but easier! . And you are gorgeous! You look like a teen in ur new pic!

It was just on the news this morning that moms who have all boys live an average of 8 months less than moms with girls.

Obviously, they didn't take the toll of having teenage girls into consideration.

I'm doomed!! I have a boy and a girl...