Mexico Surgery

[Beach Baby 0]

I'm finding that lots of folks are horrified that I am going to Mexico for surgery. I live in Los Angeles, we practically are in Mexico, it's only 2 hours away.

I can't take the naysayers.

[TijuanaPlication 87]

Who's your surgeon?

[PhatGurl80 26]

Hi there. Only two ppl know I'm going to Mexico. My sig other and my bff. Surgery date is Aug. 11,yikes! When's yours? With who?

[Beach Baby 0]

Who's your surgeon?

Dr. Rodriguez

[Beach Baby 0]

Hi there. Only two ppl know I'm going to Mexico. My sig other and my bff. Surgery date is Aug. 11,yikes! When's yours? With who?

I was only telling a few people. But a friend of mine said that I should let those that are close to me know or they will be disappointed. I have told maybe 8 or so. But I think I should of stuck with my gut and I can tell em later. I have been to Baja California many, many times and love it. I could care less on which side of the border I'm getting my medical care.

My surgeon is Dr. Rodriguez and I'm being sleeved on the 19th. I'm driving in and driving out.

[PsychSleeve 0]

Hi Beach Baby,

I am also being sleeved on the 19th and live in L.A.; are you doing the pre-op all liquid. I am on day 3. Where in L.A. are you? I live in the SF Valley. In terms of the naysayers. I have heard many success stories from the other side of the border, so just relax and stay posted.

[Beach Baby 0]

Hi Beach Baby,

I am also being sleeved on the 19th and live in L.A.; are you doing the pre-op all liquid. I am on day 3. Where in L.A. are you? I live in the SF Valley. In terms of the naysayers. I have heard many success stories from the other side of the border, so just relax and stay posted.

I'm in Marina del Rey. I was in the Valley all weekend, lived there for many years.

My doc wants me on a low carb. low fat food plan. i will switch to the Protein Drink 5 days out (voluntarily ) Can I ask who your doc is?

[Tarada9 1]

Hi all! Myself and both of my parents had surgery in Tijuana on August 8th and 10th, respectively. Our surgeon was Dr. Ortiz at OCC, and he and his staff were fantastic! I has the sleeve and my parents had plication. We are all recovering very well and have nothing but rave reviews. Don't worry, you will all do great!

[Eyemallrt 16]

I am scheduled for Aug 29 in Mexico in TJ. My family is freaking because I chose TJ and are afraid of the drug wars etc. Do you feel safe when you go Beach Baby?

[Rootman 1,101]

It worked for me, YES it IS a culture shock and they don't have the same "standards" as they have in the USA.

I was so sick and tired and going down hill I didn't think that I would survive the winter if I didn't do something right away. Typical approval process is 6 to 9 months for my insurance. I had the money, the vacation and the "want to" to do it so I did. I've lost almost 160 lbs since then.

If you are at all worried and fretting over it then by all means DON'T DO IT. Your peace of mind is worth a lot.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

IMHO, don't give the naysayers a moment of your time. It's probably a good idea to just keep this information to yourself or those who have a vested interest on your life. I could count on one hand how many people I told pre-surgery... that I was even HAVING the surgery. It's honestly no ones business.

If you feel you're making the right decision and can fork over the money to have this done, then everyone else can go fly a kite.

[Beach Baby 0]

I am scheduled for Aug 29 in Mexico in TJ. My family is freaking because I chose TJ and are afraid of the drug wars etc. Do you feel safe when you go Beach Baby?

It's fine down there. Tijuana a big city and there's going to be crime in any big city in the world.

I live in Los Angeles and we used to be the murder capitol of he US. I have no reservations about traveling south of the border.

[Beach Baby 0]

It worked for me, YES it IS a culture shock and they don't have the same "standards" as they have in the USA.

I was so sick and tired and going down hill I didn't think that I would survive the winter if I didn't do something right away. Typical approval process is 6 to 9 months for my insurance. I had the money, the vacation and the "want to" to do it so I did. I've lost almost 160 lbs since then.

If you are at all worried and fretting over it then by all means DON'T DO IT. Your peace of mind is worth a lot.

I am so phsycially uncomfortable I can't take it anymore. I'm driving down early tomorrow for surgery the same day! Whoohoo

[Beach Baby 0]

IMHO, don't give the naysayers a moment of your time. It's probably a good idea to just keep this information to yourself or those who have a vested interest on your life. I could count on one hand how many people I told pre-surgery... that I was even HAVING the surgery. It's honestly no ones business.

If you feel you're making the right decision and can fork over the money to have this done, then everyone else can go fly a kite.

Thanks, I'm doing it tomorrow!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Best of luck tomorrow Beach Baby!!