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Everything went great! If I was going to do anything differently though, I would not fly in and have surgery same day, it was just too much for me. I had to go over 24 hours without eating and I was exhausted, and grouchy and starving to death by the time I got to surgery at 7 in the evening. Also, don't expect any type of definite schedule, things just kind of happen when they happen and you don't get much heads up. Other than that, I was very happy with the care and cleanliness and the surgeons were great! They checked on me a couple times a day but have your questions ready because they are very busy and are in and out quick. Juarez, was nothing to worry about either, I felt silly freaking out about that actually once we got there. The nurses don't hover like they do in the US but they do come quickly if you call them. And they don't all speak English but its manageable. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have.
Ok can y'all basically tell me what you packed? How many changes of clothes, toiletries, etc...? Did you have to buy anything once you got there?
I was just so weak and tired on my trip home from San Diego. I live in Virginia so it was a long trip. I did have a companion and the doctor prohibited lifting anything above 10 lbs, so I echo the previous poster, pack light.
I'm getting sleeved at alm on May 15. I'm bringing a companion with me. A friend suggested that I also bring a heat pad if that helps.
I had surgery in February. I did have a companion but I think I would have been ok by myself. I would definitely pack light if you go by yourself. The only thing that would have been tough is lifting the suitcase ( I pulled it behind me with no problem). I did take my pain meds for a few days after surgery. I wasn't in bad pain but I did not want it to start either. After a couple days a Tylenol every so often was sufficient.
Good luck!
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I have a date set for 7/16/15 for a vsg to DS with Dr. Ungson. My husband will have to stay home with our toddler, and my mother doesn't feel comfortable going to Mexico (you should have heard her fussing at me!)
So it sounds like I will have to go by myself. I'm not worried about the trip there or the hospital stay, I'm more worried about the trip back. I'll be flying back to Mississippi from San Diego, and I wonder how I'll feel, and if I'll be up to rolling my small suitcase around, and if I'll be on pain meds, etc...
Can some of you tell me your experiences going alone, or what you recommend? Thanks!
@JRose888 - The plane ride home was fine other than trying to find liquids that I could have in the airport as I couldn't pack chicken broth. Alisha did give me a good idea, which was chicken granules. Just mix them with ho****er and you are good to go. You may want to consider bringing them. I was in no pain, only weak and very tired. I barely had any pain at all at my incisions. If you are traveling alone, you are going to want to pack very lightly as you cannot lift anything above 10 lbs for a month after surgery. So you may want to consider this when you pack your carry on. The trip home was fine for me, just so tiring. I live in Virginia, so it was a long journey. I had my surgery on a Monday and didn't travel home until the following Saturday though. We hung out in San Diego for a couple of days. Let me know if you have any other questions. @Sleevecity - Everyone has to make the choice that they are comfortable with. If you are not comfortable with Florence, then by all means, go elsewhere.
I will be there June 15th! Good luck to us all 
Thank you so much for your information! I have Karen as a coordinator and she has been good so far, thankfully. I wanted to ask how you handled the plane trip home. I will be travelling on my own and wonder if the post-op pain will pose a problem with only a few days of recovery and then getting on an airplane to go back home. Sitting up straight I heard is difficult afterward. Any advice would be great, again thanks so much for your help!
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