Sleeve surgery with Dr Ponce de Leon on Jan 10th any pre advice?

[Canadianjewel 4]

Hi I leave for San Diego on the 9th and my surgery is scheduled for the 10th. What can I expect crossing the border, tests at the hospital, and general info about Mexico (never been there). I'm a little anxious about my surgery but am glad to be getting out of the deep freeze here in Canada haha. Will hate coming back to the cold!! Anything you forgot but wish you had? Or anything you were glad you brought? I'm by myself with a facilitator from the company I went with. No family or friends coming.

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I have a friend who went to dr. Ponce de leon in November. She had a good experience with the doctor but the medical staff spoke no English. If you have an IPad you might want to download a translation AP to help you to communicate. I have always found it to be better to have someone with you in any hospital, American or otherwise. Everyone needs an advocate that will take care of their needs. Will the company facilitator be with you ? Good luck and hope you have a quick recovery to the surgery. Enjoy the sunshine and warm temps. I've heard some of the hospitals take you on day trips to the mall and to a few other places. Oh, someone did say the GasX was most important after surgery and the lip moisturizer helped a lot too. Again good luck to you.

[lookingmommy 6]

Hi! I haven't been on here in awhile, but I had my surgery with dr. Ponce de leon on June 10th! No real complaints here! I have pics from the trip on my FB if you want to see them. I was a nervous wreck the whole time, but it was all fine and I'm down 75 lbs now. I'm here if you have any questions. 2 of my friends used Dr. Ponce also. Is trish your coordinator?

[Canadianjewel 4]

<p>Hi! I haven't been on here in awhile, but I had my surgery with dr. Ponce de leon on June 10th! No real complaints here! I have pics from the trip on my FB if you want to see them. I was a nervous wreck the whole time, but it was all fine and I'm down 75 lbs now. I'm here if you have any questions. 2 of my friends used Dr. Ponce also. Is trish your coordinator?</p>

Hi! Glad to hear everything went well for you! I have the Canadian coordinator who is Debra. Was there a place for you to secure store your passport, purse when you had surgery? I have no family coming just a facilitator that Debra set me up with. Did you bring an iPad or anything? I know no Spanish other than thank you so I'm concerned about communicating with staff but I was told not to bring valuables so not sure I want to bring my iPad? Is crossing the border a big thing? ( I know...lol a crazy thing to be concerned about but I've never been to Mexico) I know I'll be in the hospital van but just wondered if it's fairly straight forward like crossing the American/Canadian border? Thanks for your time!

[Canadianjewel 4]

<p><em>I have a friend who went to dr. Ponce de leon in November. She had a good experience with the doctor but the medical staff spoke no English. If you have an IPad you might want to download a translation AP to help you to communicate. I have always found it to be better to have someone with you in any hospital, American or otherwise. Everyone needs an advocate that will take care of their needs. Will the company facilitator be with you ? Good luck and hope you have a quick recovery to the surgery. Enjoy the sunshine and warm temps. I've heard some of the hospitals take you on day trips to the mall and to a few other places. Oh, someone did say the GasX was most important after surgery and the lip moisturizer helped a lot too. Again good luck to you.</em></p>

Hi, I will have a facilitator with me unfortunately I'm single and my parents are gone I have one brother and he and his family are not supportive of my decision. I didn't feel right asking any of my friends to come with me. I will definitely be enjoying the warm weather as windchill warnings are out in my area this weekend for -45 to -50C !!! Right now at 6pm it's -27 but with the wind feels like -38c! Good thing I have lots to do inside to get ready for my trip!!

I downloaded a translator app last night but I'm not sure if I'm taking my iPad.

Thanks for your reply!