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Good day everyone! I've heard so many good things about Dr. Lopez-Ortega. I don't have a LOT of weight to lose compared to some (about 60 lbs), but I need to. I'm on 3 different blood pressure meds, and on Metformin for high blood sugars. I'm 51 and a bit terrified and excited all at the same time! I'm hoping to glean lots of information from VSG veterans

Hey Chystee It's called "Paradise Village Resort and Spa" in Puerto Vallarta. The price is dependant on the season, but they have a website

cheese Nips are my nemesis. I LOVE them....so, they cannot be in the house. I don't have the willpower Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The very next night! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 2 weeks post op and it takes me about 4 or 5 different sittings just to get one Premier Protein shake in. I need to focus on protein for the healing process as you do as well. I would substitute cottage cheese or yogurt for the oatmeal... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It was just myself and another lady, Karen. I would recommend ALO and Dr Lopez wholeheartedly!!

Ps - we loved the resort so much, we're going back in the new year for vacation. It is stunning!

Hi Helen! Sorry it took me so long to reply...been so busy! ALO Bariatrics and Dr. Lopez is AMAZING! The hospital in Puerto Vallarta is San Javier, and it is pristeen. You even get a private suite and shower, etc. The room has a sofa if your partner wants to stay with you. We were picked up by Dr. Leo at the airport, and he takes you to the Paradise Village Resort & Spa (it's part of the package) and paradise is right! It's right on the beach. Everything you need is on the resort. The morning of the surgery, Leo picked me up in the lobby and took me to the hospital (it's literally a 5 min drive) and I registered. My surgery was at 1:00 pm, he picked me up st 11:00 for pre/op (bloodwork, EKG, IV). They (nurses) come to your room to do this. They then wrap your legs in compression bandages. A resident comes in for your medical history (medications, previous surgeries, etc). Then you are wheeled down to the OR. You will meet Dr. Lopez and the anesthesologist (who is very funny and handsome..so is Dr. Lopez...wow!) Different peeps will ask you sbout your medications, I was sick of it lol. Then you are wheeled into the OR, scoot onto the gurney, he tells u when he's sedating you, and BOOM..you're in recovery. They gave me a shot of morphine, and I felt no pain at all. They will give you analgesics and antibiotics at regular intervals thru your IV the whole duration of your stay. You will spend the night, and in the morning, you go down to radiology for your leak test by CT scan. Both Dr. Lopez snd the anesthesiologist are there with you (I am assuming it's because if there is a leak, you have to go back into surgery immediately). You drink 2 separate gulps of a clear, bitter liquid and you get to watch it on a large screen. Pretty cool! Once you get the all clear, you can drink clear liquids. Discharged at 4:00 pm, Dr Leo takes you back to the resort. Anakaren (nutritionist) will come and see you before discharge to give you Meds and instructions. We enjoyed walking, lying on the beach, etc. We stayed an extra day. Oh yeah, u will have a drain. Dr. Leo will come to your hotel room and remove it. He picks u up at the hotel, and takes u yo the airport to fly home. Very impressive and seamless! I feel FANTASTIC!! No nausea, nothing. Go for it!

That's my surgery date too

I just requested you as a friend on FB. Wendy 2 weeks today is my date! Eeek!

I am! I'm in Ontario, and am scheduled for surgery 12 May 16 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. So excited!

Me! I am scheduled 12 May 16, with Dr. Alejandro Lopez in Puerto Vallarta. So excited!

I am scheduled with Dr. alejandro lopez for vsg in Puerto Vallarta on 12 May 16. Anyone want to be a surgery buddy?

Hello! I am east of Toronto, and my VSG is booked with Dr. alejandro lopez in Puerto Vallarta on 12 May 16. I fly out on the 11th, and back home on the 16th. I am excited and apprehensive at the same time. I don't have a LOT of weight to lose (60 lbs), but I am doing it more for my health...I'm on 3 types of BP meds, and am borderline diabetic. I'm 51 and tired of carrying all of this extra weight around. I'm looking forward to hearing and reading about other Canucks