lwilliams65 102 Posted February 21, 2013 Me too!!!!! =\ I'm gonna do it' date=' and I'm hoping for the very best! You aren't alone In these thoughts![/quote'] What day is your surgery? I'm the 25th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schavez2010 32 Posted February 21, 2013 March 8. Arriving march 7! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lwilliams65 102 Posted February 22, 2013 March 8. Arriving march 7! Awesome well I'll be sure to let you know how it goes (: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindysc 108 Posted February 23, 2013 I was wondering when and where do Dr. Gracias patients get their drains removed. Also once at hotel does a dr. Check on you or who is there for his patients in case you need more meds. Basically what's the after care like once you get to hotel. Just rest rest rest and walking???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurseghana 167 Posted February 23, 2013 I was wondering when and where do Dr. Gracias patients get their drains removed. Also once at hotel does a dr. Check on you or who is there for his patients in case you need more meds. Basically what's the after care like once you get to hotel. Just rest rest rest and walking???? Great question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schavez2010 32 Posted February 23, 2013 Really good question!! I was wondering the same, especially about the drain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sade326 43 Posted February 23, 2013 I was wondering when and where do Dr. Gracias patients get their drains removed. Also once at hotel does a dr. Check on you or who is there for his patients in case you need more meds. Basically what's the after care like once you get to hotel. Just rest rest rest and walking???? The drain is removed the day u are discharged from the hospital. They will give you meds to take with you for pain, antibiotics, and acid reflux. The day before you are scheduled to leave Tijuana. They will come to remove your staples. They will also give you instructions for how to care for your wounds. There isn't anyone at the hotel with you as far as medical goes. But it's really not needed. I personally felt great and did lots of walking. If you do need some sort of help or advice you can have the hotel call them at the hospital for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schavez2010 32 Posted February 23, 2013 The drain is removed the day u are discharged from the hospital. They will give you meds to take with you for pain' date=' antibiotics, and acid reflux. The day before you are scheduled to leave Tijuana. They will come to remove your staples. They will also give you instructions for how to care for your wounds. There isn't anyone at the hotel with you as far as medical goes. But it's really not needed. I personally felt great and did lots of walking. If you do need some sort of help or advice you can have the hotel call them at the hospital for you.[/quote'] Thanks for the informative response. which hurts more staples being removed or the drain? Just the thought of the drain gives me the chills. Totally dreading it:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sade326 43 Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks for the informative response. which hurts more staples being removed or the drain? Just the thought of the drain gives me the chills. Totally dreading it:( Neither of them hurts while being removed. The drain feels very weird but doesn't hurt. I honestly only had pain the day of surgery and the day after. Every other day since has been getting better and better. My pain was only during the time I had the drain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertagirl1002 3 Posted February 24, 2013 Yup, great question cindy! Waiting for reply too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sade326 43 Posted February 24, 2013 Yup' date=' great question cindy! Waiting for reply too[/quote'] I answered this question ^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindysc 108 Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks Sade. I just realized I subscribe to your youtube blog. Love waiting on your weekly update. I am sure I will have more questions. So dont go anywhere!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sade326 43 Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks Sade. I just realized I subscribe to your youtube blog. Love waiting on your weekly update. I am sure I will have more questions. So dont go anywhere!!!! Lol well thank you for subscribing. And I won't go anywhere. Ask away I like to talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lwilliams65 102 Posted February 24, 2013 I'm at the Marriott ) my surgery with dr. Garcia is tomorrow!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lwilliams65 102 Posted February 24, 2013 I'm at the Marriott ) my surgery with dr. Garcia is tomorrow!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites