Anyone booked with Dr. Cabrera or Valenzuela and staying at the Marriott?

[MumtazG38 86]

I think I saw a few posts here and there regarding this. It's just that I am booked with these doctors but am staying at some local hotel instead. Was wondering if this was the case with everyone or it was just me.

Also....I'm a bit confused about who this Dr. Garcia is exactly? Because loads of people call my surgeon Dr. Cabrera/Garcia too......so when I see Dr. Garcia I get confused lol.

[Thenewmrssmith 36]

Dr Garcia is the surgeon & Dr Cabrera is the anesthesiologist

[honib52 10]

Hello, My sister and I are going to TJ to be sleeved by Valenzuela. Our surgery is scheduled for July 16th and we are coming in July 15th. We will be at MiDoctor and at the Marriott. Who is your coordinator? Ours is Cindy, a nurse who had the surgery in February. She gives us all of our info. I don't think Cabrera is doing the surgeries anymore and Valenzuela is the main surgeon. What have you been told? Let me know how I can help. I only need 1 week of pre-op and am beginning July 8th with Protein mixes and salads.

[dkandsm 48]

Dr. Ismael Cabrera Garcia is the doctor who practices with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela.

Dr. Garcia is Dr. Fernando Garcia.

Hope that helps.

[plussizediva 4]

I'm scheduled for Dr. Valenzuela on July 19th at Mi Doctor and staying at the Marriott...I'm getting more and more anxious as the day approaches!

[MumtazG38 86]

Dr. Ismael Cabrera Garcia is the doctor who practices with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela.

Dr. Garcia is Dr. Fernando Garcia.

Hope that helps.

Thanks a bunch! That really clears it up! However.....strange how some people are scheduled with the same doctor set as myself and staying at the Marriott. Hmmm....think I'll email my coordinator about it and see if we can get it changed lol. I'll pay the difference if it's under $50 lol.

[dkandsm 48]

They will upgrade you to the Marriott or Lucerne, provided there is availability. It might be an additional charge, but it might be free of charge, too. Just tell your coordinator that you'd feel more comfortable elsewhere. That's what I did.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Dr Garcia is the surgeon & Dr Cabrera is the anesthesiologist

yes it's confusing.. Dr F. Garcia's Anestesiologist is Dr Cabrera... but it's a different Dr. Cabrera.

Dr Ishmael cabrera garcia is a bariatric surgeon who practices with Lousiana Valenzuela. To make matters even more confusing there is a Dr Garcia on their team who does a lot of the follow ups with patients so both teams have Garcias and Cabreras but in different roles!

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Thanks a bunch! That really clears it up! However.....strange how some people are scheduled with the same doctor set as myself and staying at the Marriott. Hmmm....think I'll email my coordinator about it and see if we can get it changed lol. I'll pay the difference if it's under $50 lol.

It usually depends on which company you book through.. I think Medical Tourism co uses Lucerna and MBC puts you at the Marriott.

[Moe33 21]

My sister and I were both just sleeved by Cabrera and Vanezuela on June 24th. It was an excellent experience and we are both very happy with how the whole experience unfolded. My sister is in hospital management and she said that the care was first rate and was very impressed with the hospital/surgeon/patient communication. We could not find one bad thing about the experience.

[Moe33 21]

I take it back-1complaint- the Popsicles at the Marriott are terrible!! But seriously, that is our only complaint! Lol, and the broth is excellent!

[MumtazG38 86]

Thanks a bunch Moe33 for letting us know about your experience! Sounds really great!

[cblue 0]

I am booked for sept. 10 th . I was told that I will be staying at the grand hotel. Good luck with your surgery next week, crystal

[sasechick 17]

October 10th for me with dr Cabrera

[Moe33 21]

Good luck!! It's a great journey! It's been 3 months and I'm down 40lbs!! Love my sleeve! It makes you aware of things you never realized and holds you accountable!