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I had heard of a inexpensive place in Lafayette, La. Closer to home, after I had everything booked and paid for. Thought of changing at the last min, but didn't. Not sure if a nurse or patient told me, in Tijuana, that most of their patients came from Louisiana, go figure. Sorry to scare you, just shared what happened to us. Anything could have happened after the fact. Just lucky that the procedure was done & the nurses took well care of us. If you want to discuss more...you're welcome to email me... elvira0611@yahoo.com

Ohhhh and I wasn't alone. My friend and I went together to have procedure done. There we met another patient from Ohio....He was confronted by Jerusalem personnel and shared the info with us on our departure date. Obviously, we were shocked and said nothing till we crossed the border. My advise...don't go alone & follow your itinerary. Ask questions and if it doesn't seem right....probably isn't. Question then will be....what now...of you're already in their hands. What would they do with ya...IDK-BECAREFUL! I wouldn't recommend Tijuana..bottom line. It could have turned out horrible!

Correction...caught a bus to commuter terminal. Assumed it was a slight change, extra pick up time for only me. Seems like my coordinator (Who was sweet as could be, available whenever I called her), transportation operator, and physician was all in on it.

I was told to walk outside of airport, in SAN, to Jet Blue...upon arrival, I was told to walk to commuter terminals. Driver came and we drove to Tijuana. He took me to Hosp. Vida, there I met some this guy in the room. Nurse drew blood, I paid him & left to hotel (not hotel on itinerary). Next day driver came to pick me up, 10 a.m. surgery at 2 p.m. My stay and care was good. Ended up staying an extra night in hosp. Next day was taken straight to San Diago, another hotel, a day early, I paid again (hotel stay was originally being paid by Jerusalem). At that time, I was told I was intercepted (kidnapped) by other patient who was approached by Jerusalem personnel at hotel. They told him about a problem they were having with employees. All seemed crazy, but true.

I can't say I'd recommend leaving to tijuana for this. If you're determined, please take plenty of pics, follow your itinerary (get picked up where you were told originally). I was pretty much kidnapped, picked up by another hospital (clinic in shopping mall), was told a bs story when I asked about Jerusalem Hosp. Prw-op was simply pay day for them. Couple of blood tubes filled, probably flushed in toilet. Apparently, my coordinator with Jerusalem was in it. Thank God I made it home safe.

I just had the surgery wed. I'm in San diago ready to go home. I feel ok, slight headache, little sore, & sleepy. I have been walking...overall...I'm ok. Thank God!! Now, we did have an issue. But will discuss once I get home.

I was told that the first month you are depressed...maybe part of being fatigue. A lot of hormones change...

Have you tried Gas X strips...not tablets? Try it and let me know what works...I want to be prepared. Hope you feel better!!!

I've started my liquid diet yesterday, getting ready ladies..azinuit1 & krishnamiller. There was a xtrina on this chat...she was preparing for surgery...should've had it by now. She hasn't been back here....has anyone heard from her? Hope she's ok!!!!

Gas X strips...

I haven't gone yet, surgery set 4/16.

I'm glad to hear all went well azinuit1. I assume you made it back home by now. When able, please share details with me, from before and after. Were you able to move around after surgery? How long were you out for surgery? How was the personnel their? Doctor? Lol..lots if queations....sorry.

Thanks for the support Krishnamiller!! I'm praying...

I'm glad to hear all went well with your surgery azinuit1. I'm booking my flights tomorrow, just waiting for my passport...I have just a couple of weeks. As far as you being hungry all the time, I heard that's normal. You have to fig. Your stomach has been empty...it wants something.....how much weight did you lose before surgery?

It's great to hear post op. Stories....I'm nervous as hell. Looks like I will be traveling to Jerusalem Hospital alone. My surgery will be 4/15 or 16th. Bitting my nails & praying all goes well!!! I'm putting my trust in God!!!!!!

Sleeve

I'm going through Medical Tourism, Jerusalem Hosp. $3700..Dr. Jose Luis Curiel.

Me and 2 of my friends are having surgery in Tijuana, Mexico @ Jerusalem Hospital, 4/15/2014. What facility are you guys having it done at?

Happy St. Patty's Day to you!! I'm super excited & Lil nervous for you. I pray all goes well! Please keep in touch...praying for ya. )

Watch some You Tube videos. Enter sleeve surgery Jerusalem Hospital. There you will see several people who went alone, hear their stories, and check out the hospital (clinic). After watching you can decide if you want to travel alone. Honestly, I don't know if I would be brave enough...but like you said...you are definitely taking your life back!!!!

Fyi...it's VERY important to follow pre op. Diet and take Gas X Strips (not pills) with you!! Heard you're full of gas and bloated.

I You Tubed Jerusalem Hospital, it's actually a clinic. Looks like it's located in a strip mall. Anyways...saw plenty of recommendations. I'm flying there with 2 of my friends, who are also doing the sleeve, 4/15. We're nervous and yet excited.

Can anyone tell me about Dr. Jose Luis Curiel of Jerusalem Hospital? We're scheduled to stay in hospital surgery night and hotel the next 2 nights with a nurse on call 24 hrs.

Xtina...keep me posted. email elvira0611@yahoo.com

I am very nervous and wish I could share with my family. I know they won't support me in this. My fiancé and I watched videos and he's OK with it now. I'm just scared about the doctor...and hearing that thie hospital may be a clinic. Jerusalem Hospital...I wish you the best and really would like for you to keep in touch with me!!!