VS-Fat-To-Fit-Girl

I wonder what happened? I really liked Dr. Luna...

I just have to add - I weighed this morning and I am now in "onederland"!! 199 - ohhh yeahhhh

good lord... the lady retracted her statement. She just did not like him complimenting her. Dr. Luna is a goog looking young man and well statused in mexico. Sorry to say this but why would he go after heavy set ladies when he does have a choice. People confuse a gesture of kindness mixed with a culture difference to a pervert. He complemented me the same way infront of my husband and I took it at face value. A kind doctor try to boost our confidence

I hope I will not be seen as defending anybody...but I think we should be careful about rushing to judgment.
No question if a person has a bad experience she should post it to warn others...no question a surgeon has an ethics issue if they are preying on patients still under the effects of surgical drugs...however...
isn't it always wrong to decide the merits of an issue without hearing from both sides?
isn't it true they dating for a number of weeks...which sounds less like a predatory manuever and more like a relationship gone bad?
Isn't it true that the lady in question later said she lied about the sex and retracted her story against him? Believe the original story or belive the retraction...but these conflicting versions certainly add a great deal of "grey's" to this issue. Incredible that some are treating the denial of impropriety on the OP's part as proof that he WAS guilty! Why the hunger to castigate him?
While the story sounds very sketchy towards Dr Luna's professionalism...I don't think it's fair for so many posters to believe they can get in his head and determine what his thoughts and motives are...especially since he hasn't spoken for himself yet. Plus, considering the amount of times (before this came up) I've read different posters writing about how they wish this had happenned to them with Dr Luna (I even joked with him about how he was a sex symbol on this board when I was there) I'm just not so sure this is a black and white issue.

I dont understand really....if it had been just a man in Mexico who wasnt a dr would you feel this way? Was it because it was unprofessional? Men are pigs (not all men) but the men who would sleep with a woman after one date when they have a gf are. I would never get my hopes up about a man like that. So I honestly do not understand the victim thing. Not trying to be judgemental I just dont get it.

But it was a one night stand...any guy even in america who picks you up at a bar or whatever can have a long term gf...there's no way to know someone enough in a few days to know them. Im guessing he thought you understood it was a fling...I'm sorry if you felt used though.

Personally i think its no ones business who he is with...if the lady which is not a minor consented its their business..
It was Ok until she found out he was dating other women...she is scorned...but in all other countries Dr.s act less professional and you can take it a different way if you are not from the same culture.

He did the same to me, but it could also have to do with more the cultural differences too. I didn't feel that he was saying it in a "creepy" kind of way though.. He told me I was beautiful, had beautiful eyes & would look even more amazing once the weight came off. There was another female doctor in the room too though, but I forgot her name. I think it may be that he just says these things to help with the patient's self confidence & to get them excited about losing the weight. I could see though how someone may mistake this for him hitting on them or something, but Idk, I just dont think he means any harm by it.

I wonder what happened? I really liked Dr. Luna...

He did the same to me, but it could also have to do with more the cultural differences too. I didn't feel that he was saying it in a "creepy" kind of way though.. He told me I was beautiful, had beautiful eyes & would look even more amazing once the weight came off. There was another female doctor in the room too though, but I forgot her name. I think it may be that he just says these things to help with the patient's self confidence & to get them excited about losing the weight. I could see though how someone may mistake this for him hitting on them or something, but Idk, I just dont think he means any harm by it.

I wonder what happened? I really liked Dr. Luna...

He did the same to me, but it could also have to do with more the cultural differences too. I didn't feel that he was saying it in a "creepy" kind of way though.. He told me I was beautiful, had beautiful eyes & would look even more amazing once the weight came off. There was another female doctor in the room too though, but I forgot her name. I think it may be that he just says these things to help with the patient's self confidence & to get them excited about losing the weight. I could see though how someone may mistake this for him hitting on them or something, but Idk, I just dont think he means any harm by it.

He did the same to me, but it could also have to do with more the cultural differences too. I didn't feel that he was saying it in a "creepy" kind of way though.. He told me I was beautiful, had beautiful eyes & would look even more amazing once the weight came off. There was another female doctor in the room too though, but I forgot her name. I think it may be that he just says these things to help with the patient's self confidence & to get them excited about losing the weight. I could see though how someone may mistake this for him hitting on them or something, but Idk, I just dont think he means any harm by it.

My hubby just had his sleeve on June 21! He is currently staying at The Marriott having been discharged from the hospital this morning...He had a WONDERFUL experience with Dr. Luna/Garcia and the team!! VERY professional and wonderful care from all the medical staff!! Dr. Luna came by twice a day to check and assess and even did a 30 minute video conference with me back home at hubby's bedside talking about everything while sitting in a chair by his bed sipping a coffee!! What doctor does that in the USA??The nursing staff were super attentive and were there for every need...They checked in on him at least hourly and his pain was well maintained on toradol and tramadol when the toradol wasn't kicking it by itself...He didn't have any nausea and everything went as smooth as silk! He actually could of gone home today, but will be staying till tuesday Got to say, he is getting bored but isn't the kind to go sight seeing I go down on the 7th for my surgery on the 8th and plan to do some sightseeing if i can! !LOL!...There is a 4D theater near by and a new mall from what i've heard...and i'll deffinatly be using the pool the day before surgery I can't wait to get down there and have mine done and finally be on the other side of this surgery

I also had Dr. Fernando Garcia...
Pre-op diet - They emailed me a pre-op diet to follow which I was to start 2 weeks prior to surgery (Protein shake for Breakfast, Protein Shake for lunch, small salad & Protein such as chicken for dinner, then 3 days prior start Clear liquids only)
Post-op diet- They emailed me the post-op diet, but you can also look online for other ideas of what to eat & recipes to make
Does the Doctor provide pain meds- yes, i was given medication to take for pain & also for gas
Does the Dr./Nurse speak English clearly - Yes, the drs speak good English & most of the nurses speak good English (I didn't have any communication problems & I don't speak a lick of Spanish except for a few words I learned in highschool)
Is there a TV and internet in the hospital.- Yes & yes - there are mostly spanish shows though which kinda sucked but every now and then an English speaking show would come on - the hotel has much more English speaking channels
Do they give a leak test before leaving? Yes, I think it was one in surgery & then one the next day
How were incisions closed? Will I need a follow up in the states to have something removed - i had staples, which they removed the day before we left & it didnt hurt at all.. Dr. Luna, his assisting dr came to take those out at the hotel..
Everyone was very sweet & helpful.. Our driver, Samuel was great too. I hope this helps

I will also add that Dr Fernando Garcia has some great YouTube videos about his team, surgery, etc. I was so impressed after watching the videos, that is what sealed it for me.
Just go to YouTube and input "Dr Fernando Garcia"...you will also see "Ready4AChange" come up

I also had Dr Fernando Garcia,
Everything VS-Fat-To-Fit-Girl said is true, except they do a leak test immediately after surgery (while your under) and two other leak tests while your recovering in the hospital. They give you a drink that tastes like liquid aspirin, followed by an immediate Catscan, than before you leave in the morning they have you drink a blue liquid that they look for in your drain bag. So a total of 3 leak tests. Amazing nurses, really caring and attentive, they speak english. My incisions healed up perfectly and quickly, I had them taken out my last day in the hospital before going back to the hotel. OH and also the Hotel has free wifi along with the hospital. I went by myself too, no support person and I was extremely comfortable and very well taken care of. I would recommend Dr. F. Garcia and his team to anyone and everyone!! Wonderful experience!!

I also had Dr. Fernando Garcia...
Pre-op diet - They emailed me a pre-op diet to follow which I was to start 2 weeks prior to surgery (Protein shake for Breakfast, Protein Shake for lunch, small salad & Protein such as chicken for dinner, then 3 days prior start Clear liquids only)
Post-op diet- They emailed me the post-op diet, but you can also look online for other ideas of what to eat & recipes to make
Does the Doctor provide pain meds- yes, i was given medication to take for pain & also for gas
Does the Dr./Nurse speak English clearly - Yes, the drs speak good English & most of the nurses speak good English (I didn't have any communication problems & I don't speak a lick of Spanish except for a few words I learned in highschool)
Is there a TV and internet in the hospital.- Yes & yes - there are mostly spanish shows though which kinda sucked but every now and then an English speaking show would come on - the hotel has much more English speaking channels
Do they give a leak test before leaving? Yes, I think it was one in surgery & then one the next day
How were incisions closed? Will I need a follow up in the states to have something removed - i had staples, which they removed the day before we left & it didnt hurt at all.. Dr. Luna, his assisting dr came to take those out at the hotel..
Everyone was very sweet & helpful.. Our driver, Samuel was great too. I hope this helps

I also had Dr. Fernando Garcia...
Pre-op diet - They emailed me a pre-op diet to follow which I was to start 2 weeks prior to surgery (Protein shake for Breakfast, Protein Shake for lunch, small salad & Protein such as chicken for dinner, then 3 days prior start Clear liquids only)
Post-op diet- They emailed me the post-op diet, but you can also look online for other ideas of what to eat & recipes to make
Does the Doctor provide pain meds- yes, i was given medication to take for pain & also for gas
Does the Dr./Nurse speak English clearly - Yes, the drs speak good English & most of the nurses speak good English (I didn't have any communication problems & I don't speak a lick of Spanish except for a few words I learned in highschool)
Is there a TV and internet in the hospital.- Yes & yes - there are mostly spanish shows though which kinda sucked but every now and then an English speaking show would come on - the hotel has much more English speaking channels
Do they give a leak test before leaving? Yes, I think it was one in surgery & then one the next day
How were incisions closed? Will I need a follow up in the states to have something removed - i had staples, which they removed the day before we left & it didnt hurt at all.. Dr. Luna, his assisting dr came to take those out at the hotel..
Everyone was very sweet & helpful.. Our driver, Samuel was great too. I hope this helps

There are two different Dr Garcia's.
I went to Dr Fernando Garcia who uses Oasis/Florence Hospital
Ready 4A Change was the coordinator team I used (Alma)
The entire team spoke near perfect english, the hospital care was better than some I have had in the states and I had three leak tests over the two day stay before moving to the Marriott.
I have now sent two of my friends there, one is getting surgery tomorrow. He was my support person last month and he was so impressed he immediately filled out paperwork for his sleeve. That is a testament to the quality of care you will receive from Ana, Alma, Dr Garcia, Dr Luna and the rest of the team.

My surgery was 4/25/13. I am currently down 32 lbs. I am feeling pretty good. Eating is difficult but it is suppose to be. I am really happy to have had this operation.