Good evening fellow travelers. Since I haven't seen a group posting for February/March 2015 I thought I'd start one. I am interested in who you chose and where you're having your surgery. I have not set a date yet, but I will be talking with Katy Floyd (from A Lighter Me) on Monday to discuss setting a date and answering some of my questions. I am 49 years old (going to be a healthier 50's and beyond) man. I am a nurse,working in an ICU, and have been working nights for the majority of the past 27 years. I have decided on Dr Elias Ortiz, with A Lighter Me, in Tijuana, Mexico. I hope to share more of my story in the future.

How is your pain?

Thank you all so much for all the love and support! The pain isn't bad at all. I'm 2 days post op and really, I just feel like I did a hundred sit ups. That's all. Now, the gas was pretty bad until I started to take the gas x strips. It's much better now.

I'm so glad to hear how well your doing

Had surgery 30 hours ago and couldn't be more pleased with my experience air Dr Corvala nurse staff. Angeles is truly a full-all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa/resort . The resort part is not critical but makes recupersting a whole lot more comfortable especially having medical staff at the same time, private roims and lxurious bathrooms abd showers stocked with welcome bag filled with comforting products. I will probably be getting dental work while here as well. Every dept. Has state if the art equipment an doctors . I had a lot of gas pain after surgery but that is normal . Im so glass that is almost gone. Therapist comes in and checks on your well-being and message therapist too! I gave him a tip, he came back a few times that day . I get to stay another 3 days. After the gas resolved itself (lots of walking) I haven't had this much rest in 25 years.

I am the plus one for my daughter. We are schedueled with dr Valenzuela on march 4th. Arrive in san diego march 3rd. Anyone else at the marriot feom the 3rd through the 6th?

@@plusone - I arrive at the Marriott on March 3rd and I'm there through March 8th. Let's make plans to connect during this time.

@@gundern2015 - huge congratulations on your procedure. Glad to hear you're doing well. Much appreciation for the post so soon after your surgery. Continue to heal well and we look forward to hearing about your journey. Wishing you all the best.

@@plusone - I arrive at the Marriott on March 3rd and I'm there through March 8th. Let's make plans to connect during this time.

After looking at everyone else's page I feel like such a vain beotch. Excuse the millions of pictures. I enjoy the camara a little too much. And I have been taking pics of myself literally since I was 11. My mom and I were talking about it the other day.

I also arrive at the Marriott March 2nd and leave March 6th.

Congratulations on your surgery date. We will meet for sure at the marriott. I have been teying to do a lot of research about any extra costs to prepare for. It isgood t know g

This thread has a some details and pictures of Angeles Dr Corvala. My surgery was the 19th:

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/332074-Anyone-at-Angeles-TJ-or-with-Dr-Corvala-on/around-Feb-19th?

Do you know if Dr Elias Ortiz staple and stitch over to avoid leakage?

Hi everyone. Surgery for me is this Friday at Oasis/Florence. My friend and I leave Thursday evening. Excited and ready! Pre op diet has been difficult. Emotions are wild. I have never felt more overweight in my life than I have this week. Will be at the Marriott March 1-3... Prayers and well wishes are appreciated

@@2/2015RN Well wishes! Try to keep us updated as I am also having surgery at Florence /Oasis on March 3rd! Excited and super nervous here. Which Dr will be performing your surgery?

@@Lrckey0610 who is doing yours? How many nights are you staying in the hospital?

Hi katyh2015. Dr. Garcia is doing my surgery. It looks like I'll be at the hospital March 3rd and 4th. :-)