Calling All Dr Garcia Patients...

[missyshy 3]

I'm scheduled to go

[missyshy 3]

I'm scheduled for sept 21 with Dr Garcia at MiDoctor Hospital in Tijuana. I'm so excited!

[zenoosh 112]

I feel I've made the right choice but my mom keeps talking about US drs that of course I can't afford she's not against it but just wants me to be 100% sure which is understandable I'm a mom myself its normal to worry but she makes me second guess my decision.

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Uh, yeah. I know what's that's like. My mom is a nurse and I work in a cardiology office. People's immediate reaction is like, "what? Mexico? Are you sure?" Uh, yeah...im sure. Honestly, I've seen more complications from US docs than Mexico. (I had a really hard time finding people that had a negative experience in Mexico)...its medical tourism! They treat us like gold so we'll tell our friends and they'll go too. Leaks are rare anywhere, and post op complications like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea aren't necessarily caused by the doc...its our bodies and how we react. I asked my coordinator what the morbidity rate for sleeve surgery is. Its the same as any other surgery using a general anesthetic. I'm scared of going under, I'm scared of surgery, im scared of dying, but I'm more scared of a slow death from being obese: hypertension,diabetes,joint pain, depression,bad circulation, etc....

I have shi**y insurance and would pay more for doc visits and out of pocket cost if I tried to get it done here. I feel like life is passing me by, and im not wasting anymore time. These are my reasons, I would never try to talk someone into a serious surgery, but I've weighed the options (no pun intended...) and im doing this thing! Good luck making your decision...its not an easy one, and researching is really great! This site is awesome and I applaud you taking the time to do the homework. I've heard of people (under 200 lbs with relatively low BMI's) who said they found out about the sleeve only a couple weeks before they got surgery! Not trying to diss anyone's situation but I feel like this is a huge deal and shouldn't be taken lightly. Have a good one.... :-)

[ready2bskinny 31]

Thank you zenoosh glad you understand.. I've pretty much made up my mind and will be heading over 10/9 I guess I'm going to have to deal with all the " Omg you actually went to tj??" But I've just put it all in Gods hands I trust Him and know he'll protect me that's all I could really do I have my two lil ones that I want to watch to grow and have grandbabies I want to be able to keep up as I'm sure you know;) I too am very very afraid of being put under this will be my first surgery besides a csection in 2010 but never been put under...I'm scared of not waking up:( I wish you all the best and hope to stay in touch you've helped me a lot.

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[girlfriday 59]

I was sleeved by Dr. Garcia July 2, 2012. NO REGRETS HERE. He was wonderful, the hospital staff was excellent and very prompt. It is a personal decision and you have to go with what you are comfortable with. He may not be the most experienced, but he is younger and just installed new laparoscopic equipment that gives him a better visual field during the operation. It's High def so he has a really sharp image of your insides. I have had no complications related to surgery. I am down 38 pounds in nearly 9 weeks.

[zenoosh 112]

I was sleeved by Dr. Garcia July 2, 2012. NO REGRETS HERE. He was wonderful, the hospital staff was excellent and very prompt. It is a personal decision and you have to go with what you are comfortable with. He may not be the most experienced, but he is younger and just installed new laparoscopic equipment that gives him a better visual field during the operation. It's High def so he has a really sharp image of your insides. I have had no complications related to surgery. I am down 38 pounds in nearly 9 weeks.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Garcia...im really stoked to find out he's got all new hi-def equipt! That rocks....i agree he's young, but jeez he's been really busy this summer, and I've heard fantastic things all the way around a out him and the staff at Mi hospital. How did you contact friends/family? Im obviously bringing my phone, and an international calling card, but im not sure whether to bring my laptop...i prob wouldn't even use it, but im going alone and my peeps are gonna be freakin out if they don't hear from me...any suggestions?

[ready2bskinny 31]

Thank you;) that really makes me feel good about my choice...glad you're doing great;)

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[sacharliem 44]

I had surgery with Dr. Garcia and it was a great experience! Everything on the websites I looked at was represented exactly how it was' date=' and all the reviews I read on this site and through google were accurate! If you use the search bar at the top right, you can find a lot of info and reviews of Dr. Garcia. I booked my surgery through alighterme and they were absolutely FANTASTIC! The only complaint I had was that their pre-op diet info wasn't super detailed so I had quite a few questions, but whenever I asked, I always got quick responses![/quote']

Please let me know what you did for your pre op diet, I start mine tomorrow.

[sacharliem 44]

I am scheduled on the 9th so I'll see you there, I'm really starting to get scared the closer I get, I know it's such a life change, I just hope I'm doing the right thing!

[ready2bskinny 31]

I'll be there the 9th but surgery will be the 10th I'm scared yet ready if that makes sense lol ill keep you in my thoughts..are we supposed to start the pre op diet this soon?

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[sacharliem 44]

I thought we have to have Protein Shakes and 1 meal a day for at least 3 weeks and then the last week Clear Liquids.< /p>

[lilly's journey 41]

The pre-op instructions that Alma from Ready4Achange sent me says to start pre-op diet 7-14 days prior to surgery.

[ready2bskinny 31]

Oh my I need to read my email again I didn't realize lol I have to get on it good luck with that I know I'm gonna need it

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[ready2bskinny 31]

Yup I just checked it is 7-14 days prior to surgery...oh dear here goes nothing

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[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I'll be there the 9th but surgery will be the 10th I'm scared yet ready if that makes sense lol ill keep you in my thoughts..are we supposed to start the pre op diet this soon?

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Hi There,

I am scheduled on the 10th too. I started today my pre-op diet. I only needed to do one week but I opt for 9 days. My day before the surgery will clear liquids.< /p>

See you there my name is Donna