My Surgery Experience in Tijuana

[GBLady41 393]

Hello everyone!

I just thought I'd share the experience of my surgery in Tijuana. I had surgery on Monday, December 12th, at Oasis of Hope Hospital. Dr. Illan was my surgeon. And it all started with BariatricPal Team MX. I chatted online with someone, asking different questions. Then I was referred to Bill Yanez, who sent me an email with information and a questionnaire I needed to fill out. I spoke to him a few times on the phone, and within days, after finding out that I was approved, I called Bill and scheduled my surgery. I paid my deposit, and just like that, I had a surgery date. I did research on Dr. Illan previously and was confident that I had picked the right surgeon.

Then my NUT Stacy Eckel emailed me with my pre-op diet. She also answered any and every question. On December 12th, she picked me and my daughter up from the airport in San Diego and drove us to the hospital. I filled out paperwork, had my blood drawn, chest x-ray, and ekg. Then an IV was put in, I was given something to relax me, and off to my surgery! My surgery was a success. I woke up in recovery and after a while, they wheeled me to my room.

I had a great recovery. The more I walked, the better it got. The doctors and nurses were amazing. Not to mention the valets - Carlos, Juan, and more whose names I can't remember. They were a big help. After I was discharged on the fourth day, we went to Pueblo Amigo Hotel & Casino. The junior suite was nice, more than enough room for my daughter and I.. Gary made sure we were taken care. He took us out with two other surgery sisters to go to the pharmacy and do a little shopping. By the time it was time to go (Memo took us back across the border and to the airport), I knew we were part of the family. I couldn't have made a better choice!!!! Thank you Bill Yanez, Stacy Eckel, Dr. Illan, the entire surgical staff, all of the doctors and nurses, all of the valets, Gary, and Memo!!!!!!!! ❤️

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[shedo82773 1,236]

WOW!!! This is an incredible post!!! You must feel so blessed. My hubby and I went thru a different site and went to Juarez Mexico. Our experience was NOT to GOOD!! So happy for your good group to work with!!

[GBLady41 393]

@@shedo82773, I'm sorry your experience was not good. Everyone deserves to have a good experience. Are you and your husband recovering well?

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[annairda 4]

What type of surgery did you get. I have my down payment in for Dr illan! I can't wait. I keep changing the dates from April to May and back. (Did to work with my employer on time off)

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[GBLady41 393]

@@annairda,

I had the mini gastric bypass. The surgery was a success. I'm recovering well. What surgery are you going to have?

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[annairda 4]

I too am going with the mini bypass! I'm so happy for you. I currently at 377 female. Good luck!

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[shedo82773 1,236]

@@shedo82773, I'm sorry your experience was not good. Everyone deserves to have a good experience. Are you and your husband recovering well?

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@@shedo82773, I'm sorry your experience was not good. Everyone deserves to have a good experience. Are you and your husband recovering well?

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[shedo82773 1,236]

Thank you for asking about us. My hubby had his Sleeve done in June. His recovery went very well. He has finally stopped messing around and is losing his weight now. He has lost 75#'s and I am so proud of him. I had my RNY July 2, 2013. I have been very successful. I lost 132#'s in 6 months. But I did gain 8#'s back. So I am still way pleased. I have maintained my 124# loss for 3 years now. And I really believe that my exercise is my saving grace. I walk 4 miles 3 to 4 times a week. Except for the last couple weeks I have been slacking. The weather is kind of cold here but that shouldn't be anything to stop me!! Just gotta get back out there. I did have some problems at first after my WLS. I had Strictures and had to have 5 Endoscopes and 4 dilations. My Surgeon and my PCP were getting worried about my weight loss, I started losing muscle and they were happy when I gained back the 8#'s. I am so glad that you had such a great experience with your Surgery. I look forward to following your journey!!

[GBLady41 393]

@@annairda,

Thanks and good luck to you too!! You will do great! My HW was 298 lbs. I was 247 lbs before my surgery and 234 lbs now.

@@shedo82773,

I'm glad to hear that you both are doing well. And I hope it just gets better and better for you!!

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[fancypants67 162]

I had the Sleeve Surgery with Dr. Ilan on August 23rd, i'm down about 50 lbs in 4 months and I'm ALMOST to onederland!!!! Not only was the care by the staff and nurses excellent...i actually had FUN there! I only live about 3 hours away from Tijuana...when I reach my goal (hopefully by summer), I want to go back and see everyone again and thank them for changing and greatly improving my life!!

[barbaraf 5]

I had such a good experience as well and feel so happy to hear about good stories. I had my surgery with Dr. Frayre and his team is A-MA-ZIN-G! From the moment I got picked up at the airport, to the service and care I got at the hotel, to the care and service I got at the hospital and the staff, of course my surgery and post op care, and the days I was at the hospital, everything went by smoothly.

For the price that I payed, it included the hospital and hotel stay, surgery, my post op meds, ground transportation, and the extremely personal and excellent personal care. I am beyond happy and grateful with my experience!

[GBLady41 393]

I had the Sleeve Surgery with Dr. Ilan on August 23rd, i'm down about 50 lbs in 4 months and I'm ALMOST to onederland!!!! Not only was the care by the staff and nurses excellent...i actually had FUN there! I only live about 3 hours away from Tijuana...when I reach my goal (hopefully by summer), I want to go back and see everyone again and thank them for changing and greatly improving my life!!

My daughter and I were just talking about going back to Mexico to visit. We don't want to wait a year. We're talking about going back in August.

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