anyone scheduled for surgery in nov?

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

For those of you, including me, going to Tijuana - it is three syllables and is pronounced Tee-wa-na (Ti/jua/na). Many English-speakers mistakenly pronounce it Tee-a-wa-na adding in an extra syllable (Ti/a/jua/na) but that is only because many people do not read or speak Spanish and are repeating how they've heard it incorrectly pronounced before.

I feel it is important when traveling to another country to respect their language and culture. If we all take a little time to learn a few words in Spanish before our trip it can make our experience more rewarding and maybe even impress our surgeon and his staff.

P.S. I am by no means fluent in any language besides English, but my husband is bilingual and when I visited his home country of Guatemala his family appreciated any time I tried to communicate in their native language. I learned the basics before going - how to order my food, ask for the bathroom, ask for the police/hospital/consulate, and greetings and manners.

[vipgilbert 9]

November 10th in Mexico for my husband and I can't wait to have surgery behind us!

[gardengirlnp 10]

Just got my November 18th date. Will sincerely appreciate any and all support!

[StephanieJ713 2]

November 21st with Dr. Ortiz and a lighter me.

[Robert Christopherson 3]

Nov 6 th here. Worried about being able to take my meds, but I have to put it in Gods hands. I'm HIV positive, and the HIV meds are rather large. I can't crush them. And I have to take them. I'm praying I'll be OK. And ask for any thoughts, or ideas. Or if anyone else is worried about taking meds.

[shellyd88 463]

Hi Robert most of us have to take some kind of meds that we can't go without so your not alone there have you asked your dr that prescribes your meds if there is any alternative? Or the surgeon doing your procedure maybe they know what to do it seems from what I've read that it gets easier with time after a few days to swallow at least small pills could u possibly cut them with a pill cutter to make them into smaller pcs? I'll be asking the surgeon when I see him about that as I too have to take some heart meds that I can't skip best of luck to you!

[christo5 24]

I completed my last supervised diet visit today. My file will be submitted to insurance today. I can't wait to hear the good news and have an official date.

[loregzz 0]

November 6th. here! Can't wait, I'm nervious but I just wanna get this over with.

[healthierhappierme 14]

@@MindyLynn5 - I am scheduled for November 24 with E Ortiz via A Lighter Me as well! I am so excited to have someone to talk with who will be there at the same time!

Is anyone traveling with you? My husband is coming with me. We arrive on Sunday - leave on

Friday - same for you?

[MindyLynn5 21]

susie, Im so excited. Yes my hubby is coming too. I sent you a private message.

[JerseyGirlShirl 17]

November 14th

My date was pushed back a week due to a conference that my surgeons are attending. Bummed me out but everything happens for a reason. It still doesn't seem real. All this preparation and it still sort of feels like a dream or something. But I'm excited!

[STWoodley 25]

I am scheduled for Nov 24

[sunnkistme 76]

I just did my final weigh in last Tuesday. Found out I was approved yesterday (Monday) . The scheduler called today to say they have a cancellation MONDAY! I took it. For once I am just jumping in.

[jenn cox 34]

Congratulations for jumping in! Good luck!

[nprcowboy 533]

Nov 6th here. a week from tomorrow, pre-op/admissions testing tomorrow.