My painful experience in Mexico

[Fatty McFatster 888]

I went with my wife to have her sleeve surgery in Mexico with Dr. A. As far as that went I think things went great and she is doing well. HOWEVER, my experience in Mexico is a totally different story which I feel others need to know about.

I ended up getting food poisoning and then kidney stones. I even had to rush to the ER in San Diego because the Mexico doctors were unable to control my pain and nausea after multiple attempts with a multitude of different medications. I was in severe pain and very nauseous for around 24+ hours, but nothing they did helped.

I guess the drugs in Mexico just aren't that strong and are watered down OR I just wasn't given any of the good stuff. I was completely miserable. I know the hospital was trying their best to get a hold of doctors to help me and then a couple of different doctors disagreed over what they thought was wrong with me, but I already knew I had a kidney stone. I didn't need a medical degree to figure that out because I have had kidney stones 5-6 times previously and it felt the exact same as before. Anyone that has had kidney stones at least once in their life know exactly what they feel like the next time. There is no mistaking it for something else.

But MUCH thanks to Rosa and Juan. They went above and beyond trying to get me back to the states to receive the care I needed. Rosa was so sweet and caring. She was willing to call a US ambulance and drive me to the border where the ambulance would me pick me up and take me the rest of the way into Sand Diego. She was then going to stay the night with my wife in the Mexico hospital. I decided to tough it out another night because I didn't want to leave my wife alone in Mexico no matter how bad of shape I was in. So, the next morning we were discharged from the Mexico hospital and went to the recovery house. I was feeling ok for the moment but later that night the kidney stone pain came back with a vengeance as it moved within my urinary tract and I toughed it out some more until the next morning when ultimately I couldn't bare the pain anymore. After a few hours Juan was able to find me an Uber ride to the San Diego ER.

The pain was almost unbearable (as anyone that has ever had a kidney stone knows), but THANKFULLY once I finally arrived at the ER in San Diego I received proper care where they were able to 100% confirm kidney stones and control the pain and nausea within 2-3 minutes. That's right...within 2-3 minutes and not 24+ hours. I haven't passed the kidney stone yet, but at least I have meds that can help mask the pain until it passes. I just hate I had to shell out $600+ extra while in the Mexico hospital even though I didn't receive any successful treatments.

Also, a big thanks to Little Robert and Morgan for their friendship and to the nurses, Dr. A, and another doctor for trying to help even though they were unsuccessful.

Thankfully we are home now, but haven't had anyone from BariatricPal MX check on me or my wife (since we had to rush and leave Mexico a day early due to my kidney stones), but I'm sure they have been trying to reach us...

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

I am so sorry you had to go through all of this. I am sorry I haven't been much help since having my surgery on Monday. I am so happy we went to San Diego though and you got some good care. Now please just pass the stone so you can feel better!!!

[Fatty McFatster 888]

I am so sorry you had to go through all of this. I am sorry I haven't been much help since having my surgery on Monday. I am so happy we went to San Diego though and you got some good care. Now please just pass the stone so you can feel better!!!

Yeah, I have to give major props to Scripps Mercy Hospital ER in San Diego. They did a WONDERFUL job taking care of me. I can't thank them enough. They alleviated my pain and nausea within minutes.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

So sorry this happened!

Mexico is waging a serious war on drugs. When I went down for plastics, I brought vicadon because once leave the clinic and become out patient they can not prescribe "narcotics". It worked out fine since they controlled the pain so well the first 3 days I was in the clinic.

[HopeandAgony 566]

I'm so sorry! I had a kidney stones years ago and to this day it was the worst pain I've ever had. I hope it passes for you soon.

On another note, I love reading about you both. I loved following your wife's Mexico story and her picture before surgery. I think it's so wonderful you've gone thru all this together.

Take care of yourself and each other!

Edited December 13, 2015 by HopeandAgony

[Fatty McFatster 888]

So sorry this happened!

Mexico is waging a serious war on drugs. When I went down for plastics, I brought vicadon because once leave the clinic and become out patient they can not prescribe "narcotics". It worked out fine since they controlled the pain so well the first 3 days I was in the clinic.

I'm so sorry! I had a kidney stones years ago and to this day it was the worst pain I've ever had. I hope it passes for you soon.

On another note, I love reading about you both. I loved following your wife's Mexico story and her picture before surgery. I think it's so wonderful you've gone thru all this together.

Take care of yourself and each other!

Thank you both so much for your concern. I really appreciate it.

I still haven't passed the stone, but thankfully I have good meds to help control the pain.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Still haven't passed the stone(s), but starting to get the "sand". Hopefully I pass it before I run out of nausea and pain meds.

[HopeandAgony 566]

Praying it happens tonight for ya!

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

So sorry this happened!

Mexico is waging a serious war on drugs. When I went down for plastics, I brought vicadon because once leave the clinic and become out patient they can not prescribe "narcotics". It worked out fine since they controlled the pain so well the first 3 days I was in the clinic.

I'm so sorry! I had a kidney stones years ago and to this day it was the worst pain I've ever had. I hope it passes for you soon.

On another note, I love reading about you both. I loved following your wife's Mexico story and her picture before surgery. I think it's so wonderful you've gone thru all this together.

Take care of yourself and each other!

Thank you both so much for your concern. I really appreciate it.

I still haven't passed the stone, but thankfully I have good meds to help control the pain.

Awww! That's so sweet @@HopeandAgony!!!!

Praying it happens tonight for ya!

I'll second that!!!

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Praying it happens tonight for ya!

I'll second that!!!

Thank you both so much for your care and concern. It is much appreciated and a breath of fresh air. Haven't passed it yet though.

Edited December 14, 2015 by Fatty McFatster

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

Pass that stone! Pass that stone! Pass that stone! Pass that stone! Pass that stone! Pass that stone!

Trying to cheer it on out! Hehe

[SassyNanny 311]

Maybe you should ask the dr when your due date is! Hope it's happened already.

[HopeandAgony 566]

You poor thing. Ugh. I have so much sympathy for you! I had mine over Christmas one year. Brutal.

["Henry" 109]

Hello Fatty McFatster,

Sorry to hear about your experience. We really hope that you are feeling better.

BP's Staff in Tijuana cannot interfere in regards to what medication or actions the doctors take, that is their job. I hope you understand this.

Our staff did do everything possible to make yours and your wife's stay comfortable. Juan Palomo and Roberto Mezquita took it upon themselves to arrange unscheduled transportation for you and your wife at an early hour at which we do not normally do business.

Yours was a very unusual case in which we and to make decisions on the go. In most cases we only have to worry about the Patient, your wife, and not the companion.

This experience has made us value our staff in Tijuana even more.

Thank you for your comments and we will take from this experience to better our services.