Hello from Tijuana

My husband was sleeved a few hours ago. He is miserable- pain and nausea. I feel helpless. 

Surgery was successful- no issues. Doc said it was a big stomach!

i hope he feels better soon. 

Hi Sherrie-

Which clinic/doctor?  I had a revision from lap band to DS about 10 days ago with Dr. Lopez

at VIDA in Tijuana.  The nurses do their best but my nausea was over the top.  Keep advocating

for him until they get it under control.  They had to restart my IV the next day to get mine back

under control.

Karen

Dr Gonzalez at Florence hospital. 

He is feeling better now. Good luck!

What do you think about Dr. Gonzalez? I am scheduled for the Gastric sleeve with him on Monday.

how are the facilities at the Florence Hospital? Are there phones to make calls to the US?

Dr G was great - very good bedside manner. Excellent English. The hospital is to be honest scary on the outside but very very clean and modern on the bariatric floor. There are five others here that had the sleeve with various doctors.  There is free WiFi and a phone but I have my cell so I honestly do not know if it works to call the US.

the people here are very nice 

good luck to you!

Thanks for the awesome info. I have made it to TJ. I'm in my room at the Grand Hotel. Everyone so far has been extremely nice. I leave for the Florence Hospital tomorrow morning at 8:45. 

We just got home last night. We stayed at the Grand Hotel for the last day of recovery. As I am sure you will see it is very nice. Cold - I was cold the entire time I was in Mexico!

Are you by yourself?

If so you will be fine. Several folks were there alone.Don't be afraid to ask for pain medicine if it hurts!! They will also give you medicine for nausea as well if needed. 

Dr. Gonzales was very nice. You are in good hands.

Good luck!!!

Yes, I am here alone. But so far everything has been a positive experience. I'm just ready to get to the hospital and get this done.

Thinking of you today!!!!

Hope all is TERRIFIC :-)

Hey there. I am out and awake. There were complications during my surgery and Dr. G switched from laparoscopic to open surgery.

imagine my surprise when I seen the huge bandage.