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Mississippi Girl    124

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Hi all,

sitting here reading all of these posts and they are filled with hope and excitement. i will be flying out in the morning with surgery on the 10th. i will be having my surgery at Jerusalem Hospital, and the doctor is dr. Ponce de leon. Has anyone ever heard of either of these? I was a little anxious, but seem to be more excitement now. I pray all of you have a safe journey and wonder surgery experience. I will be thinking of all of you and will update you as soon as possible. I am packing and do not have a clue where to start. I can't believe it's here…...

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Mississippi Girl    124

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Hi all,

sitting here reading all of these posts and they are filled with hope and excitement. i will be flying out in the morning with surgery on the 10th. i will be having my surgery at Jerusalem Hospital, and the doctor is dr. Ponce de leon. Has anyone ever heard of either of these? I was a little anxious, but seem to be more excitement now. I pray all of you have a safe journey and wonder surgery experience. I will be thinking of all of you and will update you as soon as possible. I am packing and do not have a clue where to start. I can't believe it's here…...

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Patsypatrice    44

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Hi all, I had my surgery 2/26 with Dr. Ortiz & the Marriott Hotel Staff & OCC were wonderful. Four if us had the surgery same day with Dr. Ortiz & did all our appointments together & bonded with each other & all in the waiting room for our follow up appointments. We ate together back at Hotel & walked every day & are staying in touch. I had minimal pain, no nausea or gas pains as I started passing gas in second day. Normal BM within a week. Walking & getting Protein & fluids in is most important. I feel great & am down 18 pounds as of this morning. I was up 6 after the surgery which is totally normal.

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Can anyone tell me "approximately" what size their abdominal dressing was? 5x9 or 8x10? I thinking about bringing my own especially for the last day and for the day of travel. Thank you.

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new-mamma    6

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Congratulations Kori! Same doc, same hospital! I'm on my 3 days Clear Liquids now, day one down, two to go! Surgery in 3 more sleeps.

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gene1175    1

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Anyone going to be there with ALM - Dr. Elias Ortiz on March 31st?

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Sleeveless n Seattle    64

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Kori! My surgery is 3.28 w/ Dr Cabrera!!!! See you there!

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ByeByefatgirl.    82

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Ok so I had my surgery with Dr Lopez on friday. I got to the hospital at 7am didn't have surgery until 530. I needed a blood transfusion because of anemia. $200 for 1 pint. The center where they get blood brought the wrong one si back it goes and more waiting. So the put my iv in and a waited n waited the finally its my turn. Dr Lopez came in to talk to me and answer any questions then I spoke to the anesthesiologist. Last thing I remember is her saying im going to give you something to relax and I was out. I woke up with terrible pain in my stomach and having to pee alot. They gave me pain meds immediately and a bed pan. I wet up the bed lol had to change the sheets. The nurse said don't worry it happens all the time, but I didnt feel embarrased. They brought me back ti my room and I had a roomate. One of the gals I came in with so I was happy about that. The nurses took very good care of us very attentive. Folks don't worry about coming to mexico you'll do just fine.

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ByeByefatgirl.    82

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Oh yea the mexican folks love to party. The partied both friday and saturday night but it didn't bother me. I was drugged up and slept through most of it.

If you are a light sleepetr you may wanna bring ear plugs.

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JACKARAE    12

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Does anyone know if Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana provides underwear for patients during their stay? I have heard that it is very common to have uncontrollable liquid bowel movements for a day or so post surgery.

New-mamma I packed 3 pair of depends and I really didn't need them but they did make me feel secure. Always remember, never trust a fart!

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