Anyone out there having surgery in Mexico? Or has had??

Anyone going down to Dr Altamirano on the 12th of December? I'm going alone.

Edited December 2, 201510 yr by tksuting

Shoot lots of typos lol. I took a wad of $5 and tipped like crazy

Who were you tipping?

Edited December 2, 201510 yr by tksuting

Shoot lots of typos lol. I took a wad of $5 and tipped like crazy

Who were you tipping?

I tip the hotel maid every day $5 Every day at least. I tip the drivers and the wait staff We got a very nice thank you note from our motel maid. They make such little money I heard that the nurses at the hospital only make $29 a day . I am sure the wait staff makes very little and a small tip can make their day. This was in Tijuana Mexico

I'm going to Tijuana. Thank you for the information, I've travelled to India and it was the same there. I just want to make sure I know the deal before going down. I'm staying at the Condos through the facility, but I'm sure I'll need to have tipping money there.

I also took lots of small denominations, 20's, 10's, 5 & 1's, so I could buy from the vendors on the streets. They love it! It felt good to share some good with them who work so hard. The first time I went, I ran out of money and felt bad. This last November I made sure I had plenty. Hope you have a good time!

Did you feel up to shopping after surgery?

SLEEVE11615 which doctor did you have your surgery with? How are you.doing now?

I was sleeved on June 15, 2015 by Dr Jesus Martin lopez and booked my surgery through BAriatricPal. It was a wonderful experience. The doctor and the nurses were amazing and exceptionally skilled. The BP staff took very good care of me and my husband. I have had no complications at all and I have lost 73 pounds and went from a size 26 to a size 16. I am going back in February with a friend who is having the same procedure with Dr Lopez. I would have recommended to anyone that asks.

Did you feel up to shopping after surgery?

I am not really a shopper so I wasn't interested. I know several people though that went for long walks and went shopping. I think it's different for everyone

I went shopping but I tired out really fast. It was about 90 degrees that day and far to warm for me. I also was in no mood to deal with the aggressive vendors. Dios Mio! I went to the bus early and waited for the others to come back. Our driver gave me a Gatorade while I waited and I enjoyed the scenery.

I went shopping but I tired out really fast. It was about 90 degrees that day and far to warm for me. I also was in no mood to deal with the aggressive vendors. Dios Mio! I went to the bus early and waited for the others to come back. Our driver gave me a Gatorade while I waited and I enjoyed the scenery.

90 degrees is way too hot for me too, I'm acclimated to the Pacific Northwest (rain, rain, and rain). Which Doctor did you use? I'm getting that mix between excitement and anxiety. Just 9 more days til I head down.

Me too! I'm not on the wet side of the state, but I can't take the heat. My surgeon was Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me in Tijuana.

I fly out on Dec 18th for my surgery with Dr. Fernando Garcia in TJ. I start my pre-op diet on the 9th. Im starting to get nervous, it's getting real! lol Excited to start my journey to getting healthy.

I had my surgery the 4th with Another company with Dr V

My friends and I are going in Feb and we are going with Dr Ortiz and a different company. We are nervous. Does he give a leak test after surgery? Can you tell me how it went for you?

Me too! I'm not on the wet side of the state, but I can't take the heat. My surgeon was Dr Ortiz with a different company in Tijuana.