feedback on travel from Canada to VLS with DR Ponce

I am almost ready to book my flights for surgery with Dr Ponce de Leon in Mexico.  I will be travelling by myself and am a little concerned about the travel back to eastern Canada 4 days later.  The flight will be approximately 10 hours travel time, any suggestions?  As well any feedback on this Doctor

I live in eastern US, so my flight was long as well, but not quite as long as yours.  Traveling was fine.  The only thing was that I was extremely weak and tired, but not in any pain.  My surgeon was Fernando Garcia, so I can't comment on yours.

Thanks so much, I am booked for the 25th of May. I hear about stockings and abdomidal banding. Did you use any othat?

I had to wear compression stockings at the hospital and hotel and they suck!  But you will get through it.  One suggestion that my coordinator gave me--chicken granules.  It is near impossible to find chicken broth in the airport and you can't carry on liquids so these mix nicely with water to create broth.  

Thanks so much I have heard this little trick! thanks for sharing.

Hi there. Hubby had VSG in Puerto Vallarta in  May 2013. We live in Newfoundland. I went with him. Our flights back had us overnight in Newark. Our first flight from PV to Newark was around 6 hrs duration. The biggest thing was finding things in the airport and on board the aircraft that hubby could eat. So - chicken broth packets - or whatever broth you prefer, and that sort of thing - great advice. I would prepare a ziplock bag of that type of thing before you go - and just have it there all ready for your trip home. Just to make it as easy as possible for you. Pack light - we didn't - but from the time we left NL to the time we got home - we were actually away from our house 10 days - with overnights and travel time to get to St. John's which is where we flew from. But that wasn't a problem - as I was able to lift suitcases etc. You really don't need a lot of stuff - personal items - a book or e reader etc and a few comfy outfits, PJ's etc. The flight itself was no problem for hubby - just get up and move around a bit every hour at least. If your surgeon recommends compression stockings or a binder - do that. Make sure to have your pain meds and a few extra bandages in your carry on in case you need them. Most of all PACK LIGHT. You will be the the one moving that suitcase/carry on. So be kind to yourself! Best of luck to you! 

Thanks so much some great advice here thank you.  I am really getting excited and just want to get as much information as I can before I come.  Thank you so much.

Dr. Ponce is Awesome.  I had my DS surgery with him in 2012.  If Trish is your coordinator you made the right choice.  She has a facebook page to keep in touch with her after surgery.  https://www.facebook.com/TrishyLupz?fref=ts

The hospital is super clean and they look after you well.  I am sure I had better care there than I could have in Manitoba.  There was someone in my room at least once every 2 hours. Good luck on your surgery and have a safe trip.