Pictures of Tijuana Surgery Journey

[back2barb78 890]

The tummy pillow is super cute, but oh my goodness- the bathroom!! I would run for the hills or peed in a cup! I'm glad I have Clorox cleanup wipes on my packing list. Janitors shooting up? I'm not going there for surgery, but I'm getting nervous.

[leslie1958 159]

I think there's been a bit of an overreaction to the bathroom photo. Okay it's not the Hilton but its hardly disgusting either. The yellow in the corner isn't pee it's obviously just broken tiles and the adhesive underneath. I've seen broken tiles and ancient bath fixtures in hospitals here too. Third world maybe - disgusting nah.

[slvrsax 301]

I find the bathroom a little alarming. Sorry.

[back2barb78 890]

I find the bathroom a little alarming. Sorry.

I concur. That needs an update. At least get the adhesive or whatever it is up and it obviously isn't urine (come on sheesh). We aren't that silly. Who's pee is that color?! Not mine that's for sure!

Anyway, the important thing is everything went well for you, you are safe and sound, and glad you are doing good after surgery.

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[chickadee73 57]

It actually was soap, there was a leak in the holder. Some of the fixtures were missing covers, too, incidentally; and there was a ceiling leak in the hall that required a bucket for two days. And I am currently being transferred from Urgent Care in San Diego to the ER for dehydration, swelling and a very bad case of thrush. My doctors have been fastidious, checking in on me and urged me to go to the hospital last night. They are wonderful people ... But they are a country away.

[back2barb78 890]

It actually was soap' date=' there was a leak in the holder. Some of the fixtures were missing covers, too, incidentally; and there was a ceiling leak in the hall that required a bucket for two days. And I am currently being transferred from Urgent Care in San Diego to the ER for dehydration, swelling and a very bad case of thrush. My doctors have been fastidious, checking in on me and urged me to go to the hospital last night. They are wonderful people ... But they are a country away.[/quote']

OMG hope you feel better. I wonder what the thrush is from?

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[chickadee73 57]

It's from the antibiotics.

[leslie1958 159]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Keep us updated. I'll definitely be thinking about you !!

[back2barb78 890]

It's from the antibiotics.

That sucks. Hope you feel better soon.

BTW, I saw one of your posts on another thread about signs warning people not to go across the border. Did you see any such signs when you went?

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[chickadee73 57]

Nope. And I had zero issues at the border.

[Freedom1 3]

Who was your surgeon? What hospital is your pics from?

[atlchick 42]

It actually was soap, there was a leak in the holder. Some of the fixtures were missing covers, too, incidentally; and there was a ceiling leak in the hall that required a bucket for two days. And I am currently being transferred from Urgent Care in San Diego to the ER for dehydration, swelling and a very bad case of thrush. My doctors have been fastidious, checking in on me and urged me to go to the hospital last night. They are wonderful people ... But they are a country away.

Sorry to hear you are having some complications. Why did you not get treated at the hospital in TJ? I thought it was a full service hospital? Do you think your ins will cover this? Hoping for a speedy recovery!

[supbanana 153]

Oh my!! Looks real sanitary!!! I hear the nurses sell your pain meds to the janitors!

I had a friend that walked into a janitor shooting pain medicine in between his fingers!!!!

Be careful walking the halls girls!!

The bathrooms are old and dingy, sure, but I felt completely safe at this hospital and the nurses were never anything but kind and on top of everything.

[back2barb78 890]

Sorry to hear you are having some complications. Why did you not get treated at the hospital in TJ? I thought it was a full service hospital? Do you think your ins will cover this? Hoping for a speedy recovery!

That's a good question. How did you end up in SD?

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[chickadee73 57]

Sorry to hear you are having some complications. Why did you not get treated at the hospital in TJ? I thought it was a full service hospital? Do you think your ins will cover this? Hoping for a speedy recovery!

It's ok, I am back at the hotel. Had a horrible case of thrush that swelled my throat, making it very hard to swallow. So of course I was dehydrated and had low blood sugar.

The swelling in my hands and limbs is still a bit of a mystery, hopefully it goes away on its own. Five days out I am 14 lbs heavier than the day of surgery and have been on all liquids for a week. when it comes off, I bet I drop two sizes!

I was already back in the states when things went downhill, so I couldn't go back to Tijuana. And yes, insurance will cover everything, thankfully.

I have no complaints at all about Dr. Garcia or Dra. Velasco. She was on the phone with my husband throughout the entire ordeal making sure all was well. She is wonderful, truly. Dr. Garcia also kept in touch, messaging me last night to go to a hospital because he realized I might not be drinking enough to stay hydrated.

The hospital might not be fancy, but the doctors give good care. Nurses seemed very caring too -- although I swear none looked older than 14 lol. I felt so old!

All in all, I am happy to be back in my hotel and continue to recover.