Dr. Lopez And Dr. Osana

[VSGJean 68]

Ok, a week and a half since surgery with Dr Lopez, about to try to some pureed foods..25lbs down since pre op diet. 13 lbs lost since we got home last sunday night.

Today I had a small piece of chicken, 2 bites of salad and 1 small stuffed tortellini. Yesterday I had some chili from Chili's.

[stickks 19]

Today I had a small piece of chicken, 2 bites of salad and 1 small stuffed tortellini. Yesterday I had some chili from Chili's.

I am taking it slow. We have been able to eat thicker Soups, etc, but not even gonna think about solid food for at least a week. Please be careful.

[shamrockjulie 7]

I have ave a ton of logistics questions about next week that I didn't think of before. I am having surgery Oct 9th in TJ with Dr Lopez. I know I check in to the hotel on the 1st nite but where is my belongings stored when I am in the hospital? I am assuming they check us out of the hotel while we are in the hospital and then recheck back in afterwards.

What happens to my belongings when I am in the hospital? Is there a safe at the hotel I can use for my passport and cash? Also how much cash should I bring? Should it be in Mexican currency or American?

I have 2 small roller bags that I was going to bring. Mainly because unfortunately for work I might have to bring my laptop (I am hoping I don't which would leave me only with 1 bag).

If anyone can help soothe my mind that would be great. I am needless to say slightly anxious:)

[VSGJean 68]

I have ave a ton of logistics questions about next week that I didn't think of before. I am having surgery Oct 9th in TJ with Dr Lopez. I know I check in to the hotel on the 1st nite but where is my belongings stored when I am in the hospital? I am assuming they check us out of the hotel while we are in the hospital and then recheck back in afterwards.

What happens to my belongings when I am in the hospital? Is there a safe at the hotel I can use for my passport and cash? Also how much cash should I bring? Should it be in Mexican currency or American?

I have 2 small roller bags that I was going to bring. Mainly because unfortunately for work I might have to bring my laptop (I am hoping I don't which would leave me only with 1 bag).

If anyone can help soothe my mind that would be great. I am needless to say slightly anxious:)

You will check-out of the hotel and take your belongings with you. There was a safe in my hospital room. If you are going by yourself, I would suggest locks for your luggage. Remember whatever you take with you, you have to take home, so pack light!! I took $250 and ended up getting another $200 from the ATM, but I also did some shopping and came back with a lot of money left over. I didn't exchange for pecos, they take the US dollar. I hope I answered all your questions. Feel free to ask anything else. There is no stupid question when you are doing something you've never done before.

[stickks 19]

Just relax. No one is gonna steal your stuff

[stickks 19]

I would exchange some money for pesos. Because it makes things easier

[shamrockjulie 7]

Thanks for the intel. The locks are a good idea. I travel a lot for my job and have to been to South Korea, Japan, Jordan and The Philippines. One thing they always hammer into us to not lose sight of your passport. It is such an odd thing going into this knowing I am going to be put under and my passport and credit card will be just lying around. I don't even leave my purse at a restaurant table unattended. This whole process is requiring a great deal in trust in total strangers. Maybe it's the nature of my job but it is hard for me to just trust anyone that much. I just want to get this over.

[shamrockjulie 7]

You will check-out of the hotel and take your belongings with you. There was a safe in my hospital room. If you are going by yourself, I would suggest locks for your luggage. Remember whatever you take with you, you have to take home, so pack light!! I took $250 and ended up getting another $200 from the ATM, but I also did some shopping and came back with a lot of money left over. I didn't exchange for pecos, they take the US dollar. I hope I answered all your questions. Feel free to ask anything else. There is no stupid question when you are doing something you've never done before.

Why did you need so much cash? I have been to TJ before so I don't plan on doing anything but surgery. I know there are tips involved (to whom I am am still unclear) but $250 seems a lot in gratuities. My surgery price was with the hotel so I figured I'd have to tip the driver, coordinator and hotel staff. Am I missing anyone?

[shanti4758 1]

I also wont be taking much cash at all. I wonder if the hotel has a safe we can lock up our passport, credit card and cash in ? I will ask my coordinator.

[shamrockjulie 7]

Shanti, YAre you with Dr. Lopez next week too?

[stickks 19]

Why are there so many parioid people on here. Stop being so scared. Take your passport with you to the hospital. Dont leave it in the hotel as you will check out the morning of the surgery and then check back in when the hosptial releases you. You dont have to tip anyone you dont want to. Standard practice at any hotel is to tip the service people there. Hospitals are better than the ones in this country and there is no need to be scared. If you are that scared about going to mx then you shouldnt go

[shamrockjulie 7]

This is why I hate forums. Not paranoid or scared just cautious. Why would you risk it? Leaving a bunch of cash, credit cards and passports lying around is NEVER A GOOD IDEA in any country including this one. Doing this alone I want to take in every precatuion and have my facts aligned and be prepared for any outcome. And FYI I've been to Tijaunna before seen it's good and bad. Like most people this is my only option because I cannot afford it in the US and insurance doesn't cover. I've had a bypass that had to be reversed in the US because of shoddy Dr's work so the surgery part is the least of my concerns.

[stickks 19]

This is why I hate forums. Not paranoid or scared just cautious. Why would you risk it? Leaving a bunch of cash, credit cards and passports lying around is NEVER A GOOD IDEA in any country including this one. Doing this alone I want to take in every precatuion and have my facts aligned and be prepared for any outcome. And FYI I've been to Tijaunna before seen it's good and bad. Like most people this is my only option because I cannot afford it in the US and insurance doesn't cover. I've had a bypass that had to be reversed in the US because of shoddy Dr's work so the surgery part is the least of my concerns.

Ok then, you asked. Trust me, i worked in the medical proffesion for 15 years in the US, the quality of care is much much better in MX. The US is more dangerous and the drug violence and violence in gerneral is way overhyped in MX.

[stickks 19]

Ok then, you asked. Trust me, i worked in the medical proffesion for 15 years in the US, the quality of care is much much better in MX. The US is more dangerous and the drug violence and violence in gerneral is way overhyped in MX.

And i had it done in mx because the Bariatric Surgeons in MX are much better and better trained as well. Not because it was cheaper

[shanti4758 1]

Shamrock, I am with Lopez on the 23rd.