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I am two weeks post op after Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy performed by Drs. Cabrera and Valenzuela in Tijuana Mexico. I scheduled my proceedure through Mexico Bariatric Center and Christy was my coodinator. I have had absolutely no problems. All my questions were answered quickly and completely. When my plane to San Diego was delayed, arrangements were made for me. I had virtually no pain, no nausea, and no food intolerace as my diet has advanced. I felt great. I walked several miles the first day I was in the hotel after being discharged from the hospital. I was taken to the Tijuana Marriott after discharge from the hospital. The accomodations and the service were impeccable at the Marriott. The hospital was clean and well equiped and the staff was friendly and spoke very good English. I am amazed at the liberating feeling of never being hungry. I would be happy to comment further if anyone has any questions.

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I was sleeved by them on Jan.17th. I also had no problems since. Everything went great. Today is 10 weeks since I started the pre op diet and I'm down an amazing 71lbs. Thats 1lb a day and I had a stall that lasted 6 days. All I can say is unbeliveable. Glad your doing great, how is your wieght loss going?

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Im leaving in 2 weeks , so any info/ advice would be appreciated. Christy has been so good to answer my questions, but any thing u can think of that I need to know or take would be awesome

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Amy -- when will you be there? I'm flying in Mar. 18th for surgery on the 19th w/ Dr. Diaz at Mi Doctor. Christy is my coordinator too. Getting super excited!

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Amy -- when will you be there? I'm flying in Mar. 18th for surgery on the 19th w/ Dr. Diaz at Mi Doctor. Christy is my coordinator too. Getting super excited!

Im flying in on the 21st and surgery the 22nd...soooo soon! Im gettin nervous

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Im flying in on the 21st and surgery the 22nd...soooo soon! Im gettin nervous

Thats so nice good good luc j yeah congrats on that

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Thats so nice good good luc j yeah congrats on that

I ha surgery with them on the 25th and they also did a great job with me. So far I am down 28 pounds :) and I am very happy

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I ha surgery with them on the 25th and they also did a great job with me. So far I am down 28 pounds :) and I am very happy

Oh yeah thats amazgin keep up the good work. Do u have any particualr goals

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Yes I would love to get down to 140 bt would be happy at 160 I can't wait to see if I can make it there :) I am so happy I went thru with the surgery

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They are doing my surgery in four days -- on the 16th. I'm so glad to read that you have all had good experiences. I wish you all the best!

Maybe you could answer some questions for me. Do they have wifi at Mi hospital and the Marriott hotel? Does your cell phone need a special adapter to charge? And lastly, my mother is going with me; is there someplace close by that she can get meals?

Thanks!

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Mi Doctor does have wi fi, I don't know about the Marriot I didn't stay there. Mi Doctor has a cafe on the first floor and another one the 4th floor. My wife ate both and enjoied the meals. Hope this helps, Good luck with your surgery.

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Marriott does have wifi they will give u a 24 hr pass each day for it and u will not néed an adapter it's the same as ours. And at the Marriott they have a restaurant but I'd go eles where they are very expensive on their good bt is very good

Lorena y Miguel para Siempre

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Yes I would love to get down to 140 bt would be happy at 160 I can't wait to see if I can make it there :) I am so happy I went thru with the surgery

Congrats on that nd thats kinda my goal 135 will b happy at 150 im 5 foot 2 so good luck need a support buddy for real.

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I will be there April 9th!!

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I will be there April 9th!!

Congrats on that good luck..

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