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@@casondra Thank you for posting! So happy things went good for you with Dr Garcia and staff. I'm concerned about the flight home. Were you given pain meds when you left the hotel?

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I went on my own...I met some lovely people and shared a room with a great young girl... we all keep in touch, only 1 month post op. I was scared too but we all looked out for each other. Are you going through weight loss agents?

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I went on my own...I met some lovely people and shared a room with a great young girl... we all keep in touch, only 1 month post op. I was scared too but we all looked out for each other. Are you going through weight loss agents?

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Tijuana Bariatrics, they give you a contact who handles everything and you can email them and ask questions. The girl (Alisha) I have actually had surgery there a few years back. They have made everything so comfortable and not scary. I met a girl on here, that will have the day after me so we have 'buddied' up. We emailed each other. I dread the flights back and forth, because I had avoided flying when I gained weight. I should be around 260 flying in. Everyone has spoke highly about their experience in Mexico.

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@Ginsin007 I work for an airline so we will be non reving to San Diego. Which surgeon did you choose? From what I hear, going alone you will be just fine!

Which airline do you work for? I can also non-rev but I wasn't sure that I would want to deal with stand-by after surgery. I'm looking into going to Mexico to have the surgery done in Jan.

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@crazywomenincage I work for AA. I don't think flights will be packed the middle of January. You know the drill, I'll watch and if I have to leave a day or so earlier I will. My best friend in non reving out of a different state.

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If I have to wait to fly out of San Diego, then we'll get a hotel room there

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I'm glad to everyone starting their journeys. My surgery date is Jan 23 and I'm going to Dr Garcia too. Anyone else?

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Hi. I'm on the same day as you. I'm so excited.

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Dr. Garcia scheduled for January 10th. :)

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@@Cbrewington WOW! What a fantastic experience!!! Who knew medical staff could be so caring and lovely. What a beautiful facility CER is too. The Marriott is felt like a mini vk and again, the most wonder, caring staff. Loved our little tour to the beach, and to get paletas (fresh juice 'Popsicles'), nice walk along the Clamato & seafood restaurants. Get to meet the other girls doing the same, FANTASTIC doesn't begin to describe this adventure.

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And if anyone goes thru DFW, flights are all full. I would suggest coming home, check in day before online (I flew AA), print your tickets at hotel (use Business room accessible to all) saw many that mobi didn't work. Also when doing this pay the extra $20 or so for priority. You'll be glad you get to put bag up, and use toilet, sit and be ready. Especially if 3 hr flight.

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@@angelrayrn Thanks to posting here and your adventure, and making me feel at ease. I just got back from Tijuana last night. What a fantastic experience. I think I could become an advocate for Dr. Garcia and staff. How are you coming along?

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