March Sleevers in Tijuana!

[cowgirlup1379 1]

Hey suzysleever! Im interested. I have nothing in stone yet. Tonight I looked into Dr. Ramous Kelly in TJ Mexico

And his coordinator Trish sounds good thus far. Im going to call and get some details! I'll keep you posted. My personal email is cowgirlup1379@yahoo.com. feel free to keep in touch!

[Holly Martin 79 12]

You too, Nona! xo

Hello brand new poster here! Just paid my deposit and booked my flight to San Diego

Surgery date: March 28th

Dr Garcia

Mi Doctor

Getting excited.. Nervous but excited! Anyone else have surgery around that time with the same doc?

I am going to have surgery on 28th with Dr. Garcia at the Mi hospital. With the same doc. My mother in law had him last year - I came with her I am bummed I didn't have surgery then.

[MKCMom 17]

I will be there on the 29th.......... I am super nervous!!!

Me, too! I'm nervous and excited. (And also hungry- just started the pre-op diet yesterday)

[mspink9 9]

Boarded the plane from Houston to San Diego, surgery tomorrow with Dr.Garcia. Super excited, Super nervous!!!!

[nona1414 19]

Best of luck for your surgery tomorrow with Dr Garcia!! Keep us posted!!!

[Mississippi Girl 124]

This is the very best thing I've ever done for myself. I've always made sure everyone else had what they needed or wanted, but I decided it was my turn. Had a wonderful experience. Dr. Ponce did my surgery. I was at Hospital Jersalem. I was a little afraid at first. However, the staff there is wonderful and then you begin to meet friends. I went all the way from Mississippi alone. I had no problems. In fact I hated to leave. My coordinator was amazing. The doctors went above and beyond caregiving. I have nothing bad to say. I hope everyone else has the same experience. If you have questions, like i did, I'll be more than happy to help ease your mind. Good Luck!

Mississippi Girl

[cassieluvscamarieon 4]

Hi! I'm scheduled with Dr. Ismael Cabrera on Friday, March 28th.

I have the same Dr. Let me know how it goes please. Are you traveling with a passport?

[elenasal 44]

Way to go, MissCK!!!<br> Nona-my surgery is 3.28 with Dr. Cabrera. I'll be at Mi hospital - is that where you'll be also?

Please please let me know (us all ) how it goes - I'm wishing all the very best.

I have Dr. Cabrera in 4/11.... Please stay in touch!!!

[mandimedicems 1]

I am on a two week pre op and 3 days liquid right before you?

I will be there on the 29th.......... I am super nervous!!!

Scheduled for March 31st with Dr. Elias Ortiz at Mi Doctor Hospital in TJ. Already nervous...never had any type of surgery before. Starting to get ready for pre-op diet.


Any one else there at this time?

I will be there around that time my surgery is on the 28th. Im so nervous also but so excited at the same time! How many weeks are you on pre-op diet?

[mandimedicems 1]

yes at Mi hospital

My surgery is the 29th with Dr. Ortiz with a lighter me

Way to go, MissCK!!!
Nona-my surgery is 3.28 with Dr. Cabrera. I'll be at Mi Hospital - is that where you'll be also?

[Sleeveless n Seattle 64]

I am traveling with a passport

[nona1414 19]

Are you all getting excited for your surgeries?! I am! Nervous at the same time! Not going to lie I am in full pig out mode before starting my preop diet on Saturday! Surgery is next Saturday!!

[Sleeveless n Seattle 64]

Hi Nona! Yes the true countdown has begun! I'm so glad it's happening I've waited to long to make this happen!!!!

[Liongoddess57 6]

I was sleeved on March 11. I am 12 days post-op and doing well. My energy level is low, but I expected that after having a major surgery. I am down 23.5 pounds from the time I started the pre-op diet.

[jules18ny 0]

Hi March sleevers! Had my surgery Monday and leaving for home tomorrow yay! Feel really good today very little pain. We had an awesome outing today. Raul drove us to the markets. Had a blast walking around and buying touristy things for the kids. He also drove us around the slummy side and the rich side of town. Then had Soup with my new friends I made in the marriott restaurant. Was a lovely day and I met some incredible people this week. What an amazing experience. I'm much stronger than I thought and this has inspired me to change other things in my life. My mother also came with me and she was incredibly against the surgery but she gets it now because she lived through it with me. We really bonded. <br><br> Some quick advice/info for those about to go and going to Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana:<br><br> You will have 5 incisions not 1 with Dr Lopez. I was under the impression this would be a 1 incision surgery from the Mexico bariatric center website. <br><br> If you have small veins expect to be poked many times before they can find a good vein. I have tiny veins and was poked 5 times each time (had 2 diff IVs because one went bad after first night) before they got one. <br><br> The hospital rooms are very noisy! You hear car horns beeping day and night. The drivers in Mexico use their horns like crazy. Bring earplugs. <br><br> The hospital rooms are also bright even when all lights are off. The blinds in my room didn't cover the full window. Bring a sleep mask. I bought one and then forgot it at home. So bummed!<br><br> Expect a lot of waiting. When they say 5 minutes it means 30. When they say an hour it means 2 hours. It was annoying as hell at first but I got used to it. <br><br> Bring slippers or warm socks as hospital doesn't provide them. <br><br> The first 24 hours are hard but it gets so much better every day. Just hang in there. It's so worth it and you will be amazed at how fast you heel. <br><br> The drain is awful. It's so annoying and Dr Lopez insists on keeping it in for 4 days which SUCKS. I was chatting with Dr Cabrera patients and they got theirs removed after 2 days. Jealous! It's better safe than sorry but lord that drain was so uncomfortable. Also, I read horror stories of how painful it is having the drain removed but I'm happy to report it was literally 3 seconds and I felt some pressure and then it was done. No pain. So easy! <br><br> I used my heating pad to warm up as the hospital was freezing the first day when we arrived at 7:30am. It wasn't until hours later a nurse told me I actually had a heater in the room. <br><br> The hotel is awesome! Not anything fancy but comfy. Staff is so friendly. The beds and pillows are the best. And there are a few English channels on with shows on like 2 and a half men, Big Bang theory, and CSI. <br><br> Can't think of anything else for now. Just know that you will be okay and this is an amazing journey you are about to embark on! I'm so excited for all of you!!! Yaaaayyyyyy!!!!

I just had my surgery on 3/15, Dr Ortiz at Mi hospital and your description is right on!! I'm originally from NYC so barely noticed the notice outside lol. Kits worth mentioning the great privacy. The hospital rooms have their own bathroom, very clean and an extra bed for your companion. For the drain. You are correct to come off is a weird pressure for about 3 seconds. I personally didn't notice its presence until it was gone. The recovery process is amazing. But you do have to take little walks, makes a world if difference. I had same experience with the IV, 2 because one went bad and the first time took 3 tries. However I have a history of this issue, have a small and playful veins that love to high.

This was an amazing experience. Nothing to fear! The leak test was the worst for me bc the liquid is awful.