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I had the sleeve in May with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. Everything went well and I'm glad I did it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery with Dr. Garcia May 26th and have no regrets. The whole thing seems like a dream--I can't believe it happened already. Tijuana Bariatrics was great and CER was a nice facility. (No construction happening when I was there). Great team and very well organized process from check in to check out. Best wishes to you on your surgery!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my sleeve about 3 months ago. I just had some blood work done and they said I was dehydrated. I still like Water but I used to drink more water faster. Now I can't gulp the water or take more than 2 swallows at a time. I am drinking significantly less because it just takes longer. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Even if you decided not to have the surgery your eyes have still been opened to what is in his heart. He has his own issues and with or without you he needs to get those resolved. Nothing you do or don't do with your life will fix his issues--that's on him. So the best thing you can do is take care of you. Also lean on (or find if you don't have) other supports in your life--those that genuinely care about your happiness. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went to Tijuana 2 months ago and everything went great. Fyi there are quite a few posts on this site about going to Mexico for the surgery so you might enjoy browsing some of those for info. Good luck on your big day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here is a link to information about Dr. Garcia. https://www.tijuanabariatrics.com/about/our-doctors/about-dr-garcia Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery in Tijuana in May and met several people in the hospital who were there alone. It will be fine. The whole trip to Mexico is like a blur now. All went well and I am enjoying adding new foods into my diet weekly, trying on smaller clothes and acknowledging the compliments of people who notice I've lost weight. But even better--I feel better and can do more--had more fun than ever playing outside with my grandkids when I visited them last week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had Vsg with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. Facility was new, staff was great and surgery went well. I would highly recommend. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My BMI was between 34 and 35 and I didn't have any of the comorbid conditions thankfully but I had the surgery anyways. Insurance wouldn't pay so I self paid in Mexico. I had the vertical sleeve. I gained and lost weight my whole life and at age 55 I knew if I didn't get to healthy weight I would start going downhill fast. I didn't agree that I should wait to be in poorer health to then undergo surgery. I wanted to give myself the best odds at achieving my goals and staying healthy. It's different for everyone so I agree an informational seminar and doc consult is best. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you're having the sleeve surgery maybe ask how many incisions there will be; do they sew over the top of the staples as extra protection against leakage; will you have a drain tube; do they do the leak test while you are in surgery or the next day. Those are ones I was curious about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck on Monday! Don't be discouraged if you gain the prep weight loss back after surgery. It's just Water gain and it will come off. Love the saying about creating yourself! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went through Tijuana bariatrics and they made everything easy. I flew in on a Monday and they met me at the airport and took me to the Hilton (which was paid for as part of the package). So one night at Hilton then 2 nights in CER and then it was supposed to be 2 nights in Hilton but I just stayed one and then headed home. The Hilton collaborates with the hospital and provides free broth and popsicles. . Unfortunately I didn't take any photos while there. CER has a website with pics of the facility though which helped me in deciding to go there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I tried several kinds of Protein and settled on Premier. It tastes good and is 30 grams of protein for the same volume of Fluid that others with less protein have. (I didn't want to have to drink 4 shakes a day. Lol). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery May 24, 2016 with Dr. Garcia at CER. I had a great experience. The facility was clean and comfortable and Dr. Garcia and his staff were top notch. I liked that CER was not a full hospital (although state of the art and equipped for any emergency) because I didn't worry about people with contagious illnesses in the other rooms. The only thing I wish was better was more hallway for those regular walks after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. Maybe trying to bite off more than I can chew so to speak. I'll try one ounce. Eating tortilla chips or crackers is just part of me experimenting with textures, flavors and types of foods--I don't plan on making those part of my lifestyle of eating. But I was afraid all solid foods were going to be trouble so I was relieved to find out some things don't bother my stomach at all. I wish it was the other way around (meat going down easy and chips giving me grief). Never the easy way....lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App