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

Puerto Vallarta Dr Lopez - October



Recommended Posts

I finaly did it! Im booked for surgery with Dr Lopez on Oct 20/12. Husband coming too, gonna spend a couple extra days just to make sure everythings good. from Canada so little nervous and excited. anybody been to Puerto Vallarta and want to share their experience would be great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am also booked with Dr. Lopez in puerto Vallarta. Only not until Jan. I would also like to hear anyone's experience who is willing to share on the facility and the experience in its entirety of going to Puerto Vallarta. How was the care and experience with the doctors staff there. How was the hotel? How are your guests treated. Any regrets or difficulties. Just any info anyone can give. I have seen soooo many reviews on the experience in TJ with Dr. Lopez but very few in Puerto Vallarta.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am thinking of going to Puerto Vallarta also! I live in Houston so it seems reasonable to fly South and you can't beat the senery! I am going to schedule for November 16, 2012! Please update how your experience goes!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am thinking of going to Puerto Vallarta also! I live in Houston so it seems reasonable to fly South and you can't beat the senery! I am going to schedule for November 16' date=' 2012! Please update how your experience goes!!!![/quote']

I am also scheduled for the 16th in Puerto Vallarta!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sleeved by Dr Lopez in PV on Sept 19th. Hospital was fantastic, hotel was very nice, right on the beach. Hospital staff was great. Doing very well post op. Since the start of my pre op diet, combined with post op, i have lost 27 lbs in less than a month!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

stickks!!! Congrats! I have a question before i pay my deposit today...Should I be concerned that he does only 1 leak test? Did you have a lot of gas pains and was the pain medicine enough. I don't want to have to bring anything with me. I am taking my brother with me, did you also travel with someone? Sorry for all the questions...it is a big decision! Thank you so much and glad you are healing so well!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No not at all. That is standard. You only need one. I did have gas pains after the surgery for a few hours that night and the pain meds helped, but the best thing you can do to alleviate the gas pains is to get up and walk as soon as you can after the surgery. That helps more than the pain meds The next day, I was feeling much much better.

Just pack lightly, with loose fitting clothes. My wife came with me, she had the surgery as well. We were both not as bad off as some people here, both just over 30bmi, but still very glad we had the surgery. You will do fine. Mexican hospitals in my opinion are better and nicer than the ones here. Brush up on your spanish though. The nurses didnt speak alot of english. But everyone was very caring and nice. We loved being in PV. Wonderful city, and no reason not to feel not safe. The drug violence is overhyped, and honestly your more at risk in this country.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am curious who you all have used as your coordinator? I have spoke with Ron from Mexico Bariatric Center. Has anyone else spoke with him?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am working with Rhonda from alighterme.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello I am working with Rhonda too, still trying to get my money together to finally get a date :) Any information on the whole process in Mexico and with Dr. Lopez will be super welcome :)

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

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 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

    ×