05/23/06- Just got date yesterday. Going to Mexico on June 26th, 06 for my surgery. Puerto Vallarta Mexico with Dr. Joya. I did quite a bit of research and I've heard great things about him and Gerald his assistant was very helpful. I am doing selfpay because insurance company says I'm not fat enough and not enough co-morbidties. I do have High Cholestoral (240) and have been working out the lat few months, however, I now have heel spurs due to exercising too fat!!!! Catch 22, need to exercise to lose weight, but exercising is painful cuz of weight!

Anyways, the surgery is going to be about $8000 - bought tickets straight through to Puerto Vallarta from LAX, a $1000 bucks, wow! Upgraded to 1st class for the trip home because I'm sure I will not be feeling to great :help: :faint:

Alysha,

I was so glad to hear from you ! I fly in on the 27th so you'll already be there. What hospital are you having it at? Are you staying at the Krystal? I'll ask Natalie when I get there if you've gone to the hotel yet, if not I'll come over to the hospital. I was very scared too. But they are very professional. They get you ready pretty quick, and that was a little scary, because in the states it seems like you wait forever before it's your turn. So be ready for that. The nurse that did the IV was the best I've ever had !!!!!!! Dr. Joya is very nice but he's not a big talker. I don't know if it's because he doesn't speak alot of English or if he's just a quiet person. He doesn't have that arrogent, US doctor attitude ! I really felt comfortable with him. So, try not yo be too scared and I'll come to see you as soon as I get there.

Staci

Looks like your surgery is coming up soon....GOOD LUCK TO YOU....Think Positive and enjoy the trip...It's definately a new journey...I'm just now learning how to take it...hugs, patricia