I have surgery scheduled with a Dr. Ramos Kelly in San Deigo/TJ Mexico next Friday. His co-ordinator Shannon made me feel so assured, but now she says that a family emergency has come up and she will not be there. She assures me that the "team" will take good care of me and all my needs. The only reason I decided to travel from Alabama to Cal. by myself was that she was gonna be with me. Now what? Has this happened to anyone else?:cry

If they are anything like Dr. Ortiz's team, you are in good hands. It is not one person who makes the experience so great. Everyone made me feel good. My experience was that as soon as I walked into the clinic, all my anxiety disappeared. I hope you have the same experience. By the way, I was very anxious the night before. My GP had given me a prescription for anti-anxiety meds just in case...I was very glad I had them. I slept well, and it took the edge off the fear. As it turns out, there was nothing to fear, it was a great experience.

I know that you have connected with this one person but in my experience I have found that everyone at my clinic was kind and the best in their field. maybe you take ten minutes before the whole prep experience to talk with the nurse who will be with you. that may put you at ease. good luck and try to remain calm. look forward to the beginning of the "new" you.....

Thanks for the encouragement, I may need you guys to get me thru this week. I am trying not to let my family know how nervous I am. They all think that I am crazy as it is. Not for the surgery, cause my sister and daughter have had gastric bypass, but for going to Mexico to have it done and going by myself. I think now I am focused on learning about fills. Any good info?