Anyone having surgery in Tijuana in January 2017? Mine is scheduled at Hospital CER on 01/11/2017 with Dr. Fernando Garcia. Nervous and excited! Anyone getting sleeved around that time frame? Any personal experiences with Dr. Garcia and/or CER? Any info is appreciated!

Having surgery January 2 doctor cohen Miami Florida

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Getting sleeved January 11th in NJ

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I had my surgery on Nov 10th 2016 with dr. Garcia and the CER, and I'm very pleased with the doc and also all the staff,very nice and clean .wouldn't change a thing.

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That makes me feel better Bissara! How has your first week been? Have you been starving with liquids? Sore?

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I had no pain or nausea, sore yes but that's already gone,I didn't were starving I'm pretty much didn't aye anything just tried to get my liquids in and the Nut gives you papers how much liquids you should try for the first couple of weeks like 1.week 40 Oz 2 week 50 Oz and then you build up

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I was sleeved by Dr Garcia 3/29/2013. Wonderful experience. (It was at florence Oasis Hospital.)

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@@bissara Thanks for sharing, so excited 5 weeks and 4 days to go w Dr Garcia. 1/11/17 so glad you didn't feel much discomfort for long.

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I had surgery with Dr E Ortiz at Mi Doctor in Tijuana, on Oct 27.

The recovery process was simple and straightforward for me. I didn't find there was any pain, beyond some tenderness which I expected.

I have transitioned seamlessly through the food stages from Clear Liquids to full liquids to purées onto soft foods without ever getting sick. I followed his post op plan religiously since I was aware that he is very far away shoud I develop any leaks or complications.

I made a post detailing every minute of my trip to Tijuana in the Mexico self pay forum. I realize the process is different for every doctor and hospital, but it might offer some information about the recovery and surgery process.

I had surgery with Dr E Ortiz at Mi Doctor in Tijuana, on Oct 27.

The recovery process was simple and straightforward for me. I didn't find there was any pain, beyond some tenderness which I expected.

I have transitioned seamlessly through the food stages from clear liquids to full liquids to purées onto soft foods without ever getting sick. I followed his post op plan religiously since I was aware that he is very far away shoud I develop any leaks or complications.

I made a post detailing every minute of my trip to Tijuana in the Mexico self pay forum. I realize the process is different for every doctor and hospital, but it might offer some information about the recovery and surgery process.

I read it! I think it's one of the greatest posts I have read. If you scroll down you will see I made some comment. I loved that you have been so candid and explained how it went. Like you, I will be far away and will follow instructions to a T. I had been eating very clean (until a few months ago when I started mourning foods--sad excuse). I had been eating very well for the past few years, gone from 332 to 248 on my own. Then in September when this started becoming an ordeal (due to the process---the $$ I was paying out of pocket, and getting nowhere). I have been teeter tottering to 269-270 and back down, the holidays was an excuse to eat sweet potato casserole daily. Now that I am basically 5 weeks to go, I am pulling in the reins. I will just get on track, and follow the pre-op diet with no problem. I have been adding the gym days back to.

Thank you again for your posts.

Scheduled at CER in Tijuana with Dr. Fernando Garcia on 1/28/17, excited and nervous as heck!

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Most amazing medical experience. Clean doesn't describe CER. Looks like you can eat off the floors. The rooms feel very Zen or spa like. You will never meet such a friendly, caring medical staff. When was the last time your Dr gave an endearing hug and acted as if they cared? Best medical experience of my life. Hotel is LOVELY too, you feel like you are on a real vacation. Feel free to message anything you would like to know. I just got home last night from Tijuana.

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I'm scheduled for the 25th of Jan at The Green and Health Hospital in TJ

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My surgery is scheduled on the 25th at OCC with Dr Ortiz. I can't wait!

Most amazing medical experience. Clean doesn't describe CER. Looks like you can eat off the floors. The rooms feel very Zen or spa like. You will never meet such a friendly, caring medical staff. When was the last time your Dr gave an endearing hug and acted as if they cared? Best medical experience of my life. Hotel is LOVELY too, you feel like you are on a real vacation. Feel free to message anything you would like to know. I just got home last night from Tijuana.

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Hi! Does CER have private patient rooms & bathrooms? I'm headed there for surgery in a few weeks (no date set, coordinator on vacation) so just curious, thanks!

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I toured CER before I met with Dr. Garcia. VSG scheduled this Saturday. It does have private rooms with private bathrooms .

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