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Gastric Sleeve Revision. Mexico, MX
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I have decided that in order to get the results I...
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I have decided that in order to get the results I really want, I need to get the weight off. Losing 10lb here and there and then gaining it back will not work. My BMI is 35 and I would like it to be around 25-27 BMI. After doing a ton of research and learning that there are actually weightloss brokers out there, I have settled in Dr. Almanza. I will be getting sleeve on December 15, 2015 but hope to be able to move it up a week. My First sleeve was in May of 2012. I lost 50 lbs in the first 6 months and not a pound since. In 2014, due to a lot of hard work and careful eating and diet pills, I was able to get down to 211 but never hit onederland. My sleeve is still a great tool. I no longer crave greasy or fried foods, I almost never eat pasta or rice and when I do find something I really like, I can't pig out on it. Plus, I haven't felt that, "I'm so hungry I will eat anything" since 2012. My downfalls are my own. I no longer exercise as I should, I struggle to drink all the water that I should and (with the exception of only protein for breakfast), I love sweats! These bad habits crept up this year out of laziness and frustration. However, I have only gained 10lbs since 2012, so I'm not doing that bad. I know that having the sleeve for the second time will deliver the results that I need. If I only lost another 50 lbs, I would be happy! Then I will be headed to get the plastics needed to make me look the way I feel, which is amazing! God has been very good to me.
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November 16, 2015
Good luck i will be having you in my prayers it will be worth it you will love the results.
November 17, 2015
What is a Bougie?
November 18, 2015
It's a thin, flexible surgical instrument for exploring or dilating a passage of the body.
August 10, 2016
Hi and thanks for your information. Im.considering doing the same. Please share your experience
UPDATED FROM Changeiscoming606
30 days pre
Changing doctors
After doing a lot of research, I have decided not to use Dr. Almanza. I'm so glad to have tools at hand that you can use to find information and make safe decisions. I am still hoping to have the procedure done in about 30 days so I will need to chose a doctors ASAP.
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November 15, 2015
I'm having a revision surgery (lapband) on December 11th with Dr. Elias Ortiz. Hope u find a surgeon soon.
November 16, 2015
I will be in Tijuana at the same time, almost. I will be seeing Dr. Jesus Martin Lopez Dominguez. I'm hoping to schedule for December 15 or 16.
November 16, 2015
Good for you!!! Research is one of the beat tools available to us! Hope all goes better this time around. Did you have your first surgery in the states or in Mexico?
November 16, 2015
No. I had my first sleeve done in the U.S. My insurance covered it.
November 16, 2015
Hi there, Good luck on your journey. Can you tell me what actually changed your mind about Dr. Almanza?
November 17, 2015
He has had a lot of recent bad press because a patient died and several were in comas, left at the border unescorted in poor medical condition and serval other issues. This is something you can google. I'm a hospital administrator and know there are no doctors without at least one challenging review but that news story did an investigative report and dug up several Ohio past patients that all reported really dangerous conditions at his facility. I'm sure he has had some good procedures but the odds seem too risky for me.
November 17, 2015
Check out San Diego News Channels. They have done reports on Almanza. He has several patients that got bad infections ( life threatening) . Also changed the practices name & location at leas once. So glad I dug deep when looking, I was considering Almanza. It was implied in reports the surgery tools may not have been sanitary.
November 17, 2015
Ok thanks! I was a patient of his and I thank God I have not experienced any of that. I can say my only complaint was the fact that they had everyone lay on the same bed to do a cardio exam without changing the sheet. Even though we did not get undressed, I still felt as though it should have been changed. But other than that, the aftercare was awesome and we were moved to a beautiful clean hotel where we did the remaining of our aftercare and stay the day after surgery. There were nurses that stayed at the hotel who did there rounds to all his patients to change your dressing after you shower, give antiboitics and pain meds. But no matter what doctor, state, or country you choose, there will always be risk. I had my hysterectomy here in the state and ended up with a really bad infection that caused me to open back up and took me 2 months to heal. All I can do is pray to god for the best outcome with any doctor. I wish you luck on your journey and hope you find the doctor who's right for you. God bless chica!
November 18, 2015
I had the same thing happen to me in the U.S. after having an ovary removed. My incision opened up and oozed everywhere. There was no infection but ultimately I had to clean and pack with gauze this hole in my stomach. However, I won't blame that on my surgeon. Funny thing is, I actually ran into my surgeon about 3 days after surgery at the grocery store and she totally reprimanded me for being up and out shopping alone. I was suppose to be on bed rest still. Surgery is a calculated risk any time. We just have to be smart about how we stack those calculations.
UPDATED FROM Changeiscoming606
26 days pre
Revision sleeve in Tijuana alone
I'm really nervous about going to have my surgery alone. I'm concerned about ebbing weak and vulnerable and not having anyone there to advocate for me. Is there anyone have a sleeve with either Dr. Jesus Lopez in early December? I'd like to schedule for the first or second week. I am confident that Dr. Lopez will be great and that the staff will be helpful but there is nothing like having someone journey with you, IMO. Just a thought. If you undecided but feel like those dates may work for you, I can give you my doctors information so you can investigate.
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November 19, 2015
I had my surgery with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. He is one of the best surgeons in the US. If you are flying into Mexico they have a shuttle that will pick you up at the airport along with a few other sleevers. You cross the boarder together and go faster through customs since you are in the medical van. On the drove we saw a couple of movies with Dr. Ortiz welcoming us into the area and also with the nutritionist which you will come to know. They stay in touch with you regularly before, during and after your sugery. They just called me the other day to check in. Anyways, the shuttle will drop you off at the Marriott hotel which is included in your package. Beautiful hotel (5 star) and the staff is very familiar with the Obesity Control Clinics patients whom they check in and out everyday.
I was told by the driver to be waiting in the lobby at 5:45 AM in the next day where they will be picking us again and taking us to the clinic for our pre-op and surgery.
The next day a few of us were in the lobby and taken to the clinic, where our labs were done, we meet the team including both Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez. I was in and out of surgery and spent the night at the clinic where i was cared for and they were all very nice.
Next day checked out and went back to hotel for 3 more days. The hotel provided all the broth, popsciles, etc.that I would want. When we went in to have our leak test done the shuttle guy took the girls and I on a few stops so we could pick up a few small necesities and sourveniors. We all felt pretty good just slow going.
I would highly recommed this place and suggest you might look at doing further research here too. You be very pleased. My husband is the one who found this Dr. for me and I knew he find me the best which he did. There's also a ton of Youtube video's on him too. You might pay a tad more than other Dr's but then more is included. The security to get to and from hotel, clinic, from airport and guest stay for free!
I was told by the driver to be waiting in the lobby at 5:45 AM in the next day where they will be picking us again and taking us to the clinic for our pre-op and surgery.
The next day a few of us were in the lobby and taken to the clinic, where our labs were done, we meet the team including both Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez. I was in and out of surgery and spent the night at the clinic where i was cared for and they were all very nice.
Next day checked out and went back to hotel for 3 more days. The hotel provided all the broth, popsciles, etc.that I would want. When we went in to have our leak test done the shuttle guy took the girls and I on a few stops so we could pick up a few small necesities and sourveniors. We all felt pretty good just slow going.
I would highly recommed this place and suggest you might look at doing further research here too. You be very pleased. My husband is the one who found this Dr. for me and I knew he find me the best which he did. There's also a ton of Youtube video's on him too. You might pay a tad more than other Dr's but then more is included. The security to get to and from hotel, clinic, from airport and guest stay for free!
December 22, 2015
I had my revision surgery on December 8th and am already down 15lbs. I chose Dr. Lopez at Santa Fe hospital in Tijuana. I found him through Bariatricpal. I got a great rate, full service and an amazing surgeon. I went alone but never felt alone once. I always had a concierge with me unless I was sleeping. I would highly recommend Dr. Lopez. He has an amazing bedside manner, is highly skilled and offered personal service. I've never had a doctor in the USA put slippers on my feet! He's awesome.
December 14, 2016
Hey there! It's been 12 months since you had your procedure. How are you doing now? Last time we heard from you, you had lost 15lbs. It'd be great to have an update!
December 14, 2016
My procedure and recovery went well. I can't say enough about Dr. Lopez and his team. They took care of everything from recovery to transportation and medication. It's been a year and I've lost 50lbs. Most people lose a bit more I think but this is a revision for me and truthfully I don't really exercise and I have a sweet tooth. However, I do follow a great diet so that I have. It gained any weight. The Paleo Diet. Check that out. It's great and you don't have to starve yourself. I'm happy with my progress.
I wish you the best of luck during your new procedure. You already know what to expect.