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Having surgery Aug 5 at florence , any information would be great

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What would you like to know? I was sleeved on 7/3 at florence by Dr. Garcia. I don't think I could be any happier with the experience or the results.

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How was the facility's ,DR Garcia , and staff, Marriott , and what would u take the u didn't?

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If you go into Florence Hospital expecting a hospital like you see in the U.S. you will be very disappointed. It is an older hospital, but it is as clean as any hospital you will find. The equipment is older, but works fine.

The staff is amazing, honestly. You don't see Dr. Garcia very much, but what you do see he is very, very kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Velazco is amazing!! She is the doctor who comes to the hotel and really answers most of your questions. And she has been sleeved also!!!! The anesthesiologist was great, more than willing to sit down and explain everything to you. The nursing staff, while not great with English, was very attentive and provided wonderful care.

The Marriott was fine, your standard hotel, nothing special or fancy.

Samuel, the driver, is awesome, also very funny and kind. However, he drives like a wildman!!!!! Lol, that is just the typical driving in Mexico.

All in all, I was very pleased with the entire experience and would recommend Dr. Garcia and his team to anyone.

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I was sleeved by Dr. Garcia in Mi hospital, and I also had a wonderful experience!!! I agree with pp, except Samuel's driving isn't wild, he actually drives a lot better than the cab drivers, lol. It's a crazy experience how they drive in Mexico, so just be prepared for that aspect being different.

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