Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Well I just got back yesterday from Tijuana and have to admit I'm pleasantly surprised. Everything was great for my surgery and the people that work there are so nice. My coordinator Melissa from Obese Solutions was very helpful both before and during my stay. I though it was wonderful that she was there in person. Dr. Almanza was very nice and professional and always had a smile on his face. I love that he took the time to explain the procedure to me and the others in my group. We had a group of 7 people. 5 sleeves and 2 bypasses in all. They did all the surgeries in the first day after our tests except for one person who happened to have a kidney problem and they wanted to observe him for one more day. I have to admit the gas pain was the worst. The drainage tube was gross and I was so glad when it came out. The recovery house was nice and comfortable with live in caregivers. If this were something I was going to need to do again I'd do it. But maybe I'll go down for a visit sometime if I'm in the area or if my boyfriend decides to go next year for his sleeve. They were very nice to him also and he got things like Cookies and pizza with Dr. Betancourt and some of the other spouses. I'm 4 days post op and feel great, a little sore and glad to be going back to work today. If anyone wants to talk about their experience or ask any questions please feel free to ask. All of you have been so helpful with answering my questions. Talk to you later and enjoy this new life we're given.

Thanks,

DJ:biggrin0:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations,and thank you for posting. I hope you will continue to touch base and keep us posted as you are progressing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I FINALLY HAVE MY DATE!!!!

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×