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Days in Mexico pre and post surgery?

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BDutchess    17

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For those who had surgery in Mexico, did you arrive a day prior to surgery or the day of surgery, how many days were you in the hospital, how many days in a hotel and on what day did you fly back home? Did anyone stay extra days in San Diego before flying back?

Thanks!

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Here_I_Go_Again    62

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I haven't had surgery yet, I'm scheduled to have surgery Mon 7/3 Dr. Illan. I was told I could fly in same day before 11 am and I could fly home Thurs after 1 pm. I've decided to fly in Sun and I gave myself an extra day. I will leave Tijuana Thurs but fly home Friday morning. I need my mind at ease, to many flights get delayed these days.

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Apple1    2,572

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I flew in the day before, had my surgery on Monday, stayed in the hospital till Wednesday, at the hotel till Friday morning. We spent Friday and Saturday in SanDiego and flew home on Sunday. I was walking pacific beach and we went to Sea World. I just walked slowly and rested when I needed to.

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AK_Bookworm    116

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Flew in the day before for preop testing... arrived Weds... surgery Thursday and flew home Saturday


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MarinaGirl    608

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I arrived in San Diego the day before surgery (on Sunday), spent 3 days in hospital, 2 days post-op at a fabulous hotel in TJ, 1 day at a friend's place in So Cal, then flew back home on Sun evening. 1 week total. I was taken care of really well by my surgeon and his nurse, driver, and office mgr. It was a mini-vacay after the 2nd day post-surgery.

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Berry78    4,259

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I flew in the day of surgery.. some good and bad about that.

Good.. no real waiting jitters.. didn't have time!

Bad.. was very dehydrated when I arrived and took days to rehydrate (pee clearish), even with the IV. I had a 6 hour flight, and that is very drying.

Surgery was Monday. Stayed Monday and Tuesday at the hospital, went to the hotel Wed and Thurs, drove across the border and flew home on Friday.

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Apple1    2,572

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1 hour ago, Berry78 said:

I flew in the day of surgery.. some good and bad about that.

Good.. no real waiting jitters.. didn't have time!

Bad.. was very dehydrated when I arrived and took days to rehydrate (pee clearish), even with the IV. I had a 6 hour flight, and that is very drying.

Surgery was Monday. Stayed Monday and Tuesday at the hospital, went to the hotel Wed and Thurs, drove across the border and flew home on Friday.

That is the very reason why I decided to fly in the day before. I didn't want to be on a long flight not being able to drink anything. For people with long flights I would definitely recommend arriving the day before.

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A_new_sara    136

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For those who had surgery in Mexico, did you arrive a day prior to surgery or the day of surgery, how many days were you in the hospital, how many days in a hotel and on what day did you fly back home? Did anyone stay extra days in San Diego before flying back?
Thanks!

My surgery (in Cabo) isn't until July 14th but I'm flying in on the 12th to have a least one day to explore Cabo.. fly home the 16th.. [emoji3] good luck with your surgery!!

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CarmellaX    22

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I'm flying in the same day as surgery. Staying 2 nights at the hospital and one additional night at the hotel. I think patients with a higher BMI and/or other health issues stay an additional night at the hotel with Dr. Illan. Of course I had the option to come in a day early... but the flight availabilities worked out beautifully with the driver pick up times. If there is an issue with flight delays I'm sure Bill the coordinator will have my back and help figure it out. I trust the bariatricpal team. 😊

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Mike LaVelle    36

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I'm also the same as Carmella, flying from Atlanta on August 10.

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CarmellaX    22

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On 6/23/2017 at 10:17 AM, dolechild23 said:

I'm doing the same at Carmella. My flight is only 2 hours and I plan to hydrate really well up till midnight.

dolechild... what time is your flight coming in. Mine is scheduled to arrive a little after 10am. Maybe we will ride together to the hospital? 😁

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Mike LaVelle    36

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If you fly in same day, what time does that put the surgery?

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CarmellaX    22

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13 minutes ago, Mike LaVelle said:

If you fly in same day, what time does that put the surgery?

I don't know. From all the patients I've followed I anticipate being out of surgery by mid afternoon. I'm sure I won't have a more specific time until I get there. 🙂

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dolechild23    10

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dolechild... what time is your flight coming in. Mine is scheduled to arrive a little after 10am. Maybe we will ride together to the hospital? [emoji16]


I come in around the same as you so I think we will be in the same car! :)


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