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!

Awesome! Do you know of anyone else having surgery that same day? You're the only person I've run into online that is scheduled for July 6th.

I'm coming in around that time Too! So happy I won't be going from the airport to the hospital alone!

10 minutes ago, samantha814 said:

I'm coming in around that time Too! So happy I won't be going from the airport to the hospital alone!

Yay! I'm happy I won't have to ride alone. I'm sure the valets are wonderful but it helps to have some company to avoid that ackwardness of being alone in the vehicle. ???

I flew in ye day before, stayed in hospital two days and back in the hotel one more day. I was on the first flight back home the next day. I was too tired and way too excited to start my new life. Besides, haven taken food out of the lifestyle at that point, there was my
Much left to vacation about at that point.

Yay! I'm happy I won't have to ride alone. I'm sure the valets are wonderful but it helps to have some company to avoid that ackwardness of being alone in the vehicle. [emoji85][emoji38][emoji16]

Definitely!! I'm giddy and nervous and excited for this trip. I feel relieved to have company on this journey. Sorry to take a moment and vent but I need it. [emoji30].
Even though I'm 36 and a mother& wife, my mother (who is supposed to come with me) keeps trying to challenge my decision. I'm trying to be respectful, but I'm about done with it. I would love to go by myself but I promised my husband I wouldn't go alone (he is staying with our kids).

15 hours ago, dolechild23 said:

Definitely!! I'm giddy and nervous and excited for this trip. I feel relieved to have company on this journey. Sorry to take a moment and vent but I need it. .
Even though I'm 36 and a mother& wife, my mother (who is supposed to come with me) keeps trying to challenge my decision. I'm trying to be respectful, but I'm about done with it. I would love to go by myself but I promised my husband I wouldn't go alone (he is staying with our kids).

Sorry you have to deal with that. It comes from a place of love and concern but once you return and your mom sees you're ok you won't have to deal with that anymore.

Only my husband knows and has to stay with our kids. I know I would be questioned by family/friends and I just really don't have the energy for it. So my lips are sealed....lol ?

Sorry you have to deal with that. It comes from a place of love and concern but once you return and your mom sees you're ok you won't have to deal with that anymore.
Only my husband knows and has to stay with our kids. I know I would be questioned by family/friends and I just really don't have the energy for it. So my lips are sealed....lol [emoji850]

That's what I should have done!! [emoji23]

On ‎6‎/‎24‎/‎2017 at 10:39 AM, Mike LaVelle said:

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

Dr. Illan starts his Surgeries after 2.p.m. and usually Ladies first (He is such a Gentleman). I Promise this will be the Best Decision you have ever made. I was so impressed that if time allows I will never have Surgery in the States again.

20 hours ago, dolechild23 said:

Definitely!! I'm giddy and nervous and excited for this trip. I feel relieved to have company on this journey. Sorry to take a moment and vent but I need it. .
Even though I'm 36 and a mother& wife, my mother (who is supposed to come with me) keeps trying to challenge my decision. I'm trying to be respectful, but I'm about done with it. I would love to go by myself but I promised my husband I wouldn't go alone (he is staying with our kids).

Once she lands and sees the level of Care you receive it will be a totally different story. I have never been treated so well at a Medical Facility in my Life!!! She is the Lucky one because the Companion also gets treated like Royalty by all of the Valets and Staff. Bill, Stacy and Dr. Illan have put together the most amazing Family (because the word Staff doesn't do them Justice) to Help you through this Life Changing Adventure.

38 minutes ago, 2-Liter said:

Dr. Illan starts his Surgeries after 2.p.m. and usually Ladies first (He is such a Gentleman). I Promise this will be the Best Decision you have ever made. I was so impressed that if time allows I will never have Surgery in the States again.

I appreciate it 2-Liter...This really helped me with my fears.

Edited June 25, 20179 yr by Mike LaVelle
correct spelling

Once she lands and sees the level of Care you receive it will be a totally different story. I have never been treated so well at a Medical Facility in my Life!!! She is the Lucky one because the Companion also gets treated like Royalty by all of the Valets and Staff. Bill, Stacy and Dr. Illan have put together the most amazing Family (because the word Staff doesn't do them Justice) to Help you through this Life Changing Adventure.

Thank you so much for your comments!! I greatly appreciate your insight. I agree with you that I think she will be pleasantly surprised with everything. Thanks again!! [emoji847]

A lady came and picked up my friend and myself from her house in SD, we got there there day before surgery. Wedensday we had surgery and stayed in the hospital that night moved to a hotel on Thursday morning and stayed until Saturday morning.

Dr. Illan starts his Surgeries after 2.p.m. and usually Ladies first (He is such a Gentleman). I Promise this will be the Best Decision you have ever made. I was so impressed that if time allows I will never have Surgery in the States again.

Do you remember how early of a flight can we catch home? One Dr said book a 3pm or later flight, but how about Dr Illan?

Thanks,

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I believe anything after 12 would be Safe we met in the Lobby at 9am and headed to the airport.

3 hours ago, Robin=SleeveHopeful said:

Do you remember how early of a flight can we catch home? One Dr said book a 3pm or later flight, but how about dr illan?

Thanks,

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Bill told me to book my departing flight for after 1pm. Keep in mind that was told to me after I selected a date so it might not be the same 7 days a week.

Yay! I'm happy I won't have to ride alone. I'm sure the valets are wonderful but it helps to have some company to avoid that ackwardness of being alone in the vehicle. [emoji85][emoji38][emoji16]

Agreed! I know it's a silly thing (considering everything else that will be happening that day) to be nervous about the ride from the airport to the hospital....but SO happy that I won't be alone.