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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy with Dr. Maytorena - Tijuana, MX

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I just scheduled my surgery today with Dr....

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AMala985
$3,000
I just scheduled my surgery today with Dr. Maytorena in Tijuana, Mexico. I'm really nervous and excited to finally have this amazing tool in my weight loss journey. So far the staff has been very nice and extremely helpful. Rubén is my coordinator and has answered any questions that I've had. All of my paperwork and receipts have been sent to me promptly.

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Jorge Maytorena, MD

Jorge Maytorena, MD

Bariatric Surgeon

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November 30, 2016
Congrats! I am thinking of booking with this doctor too. What price were you quoted and when is your surgery date? Did you have to put a deposit down? Looking forward to watching your journey. Will you be traveling there alone? I'm very nervous myself but I know I need to get this done.
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November 30, 2016
Just saw your price and date. Awesome! Best of luck and please keep us posted.
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December 1, 2016

Hey! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story. I hope you'll enjoy being a part of this amazing community. If you're looking to share pre and post op tips, or find surgery buddies, the Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum is a great place to hang out. Good luck, and please update us so we can support you on your journey :)

February 17, 2017
How did you pay you deposit to hold your spot? We're you able to pay with a credit card? They want me to deposit it into an account and that kinda scares me.
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February 17, 2017
I paid the deposit into the account with no issues. They stopped taking credit cards because people were paying, having their surgery, coming back to the states and then claiming it as fraudulent. Dishonest people ruining it for everyone.
February 17, 2017
Ok thank you
February 17, 2017
Flower868 I also made my deposit to a Bank of America account today however I am trying to schedule my surgery date and ruben is not answering I guess I'll try again tomorrow, when are you planing to have yours?
February 17, 2017
I am going to try for April when are you going to try for?
February 17, 2017
April as well, maybe we can meet up over there as I am so nervous but excited
February 17, 2017
me too what dates are you looking at? are you planning on going by yourself?
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February 17, 2017
How are you trying to reach him? Email FB or text?
February 17, 2017
He just text me back, I am schedule for April 5, I just have to ask him the times so I can book my flight. I believe they say after 3 to book the return do you know why? I mAy be able to find this flight but the return is at 1:40
February 17, 2017
Text and FB
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February 17, 2017
Do not book your return before 3. You'll miss the flight. The morning you leave they do rounds and have to remove your drain and dispense your meds and discharge you. All of his patients are discharged and taken to the hospital around the same time. If you can only get a super late flight I would recommend staying in a hotel in SD that night and flying home first thing the next day.
February 17, 2017
Oh ok my next flight option is at 10pm.
At what time they took you back to the airport on your return
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February 17, 2017
Left for the order around noon and there wasn't too much traffic maybe 30min of waiting there. So we got to the airport around 1:30 my flight was at 6pm
February 17, 2017
Wow that's a long time waiting at the airport, did you handle all those Hours ok after surgery?
And also how much clothes you brought in?
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February 17, 2017
I only brought clothes to go home in and I was fine my friend lives near San Diego we went to the beach
February 17, 2017
Oh ok thank you once again, you have been so helpful in this journey, much appreciated
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February 17, 2017
Of course!!! Always here if you need any help!
March 3, 2017
Hi there I am scheduled to have surgery with this Dr for April 7th best of luck to you!!
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March 3, 2017
Thanks! I've been doing well. It's definitely called a journey for a reason lol. If you haven't joined his FB groups make sure you do. It's a great community and can answer all your questions.
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March 3, 2017
I hope everything goes well for you! Please don't hesitate to ask any questions.
March 16, 2017
Hey hope everything is going well,
I am just wondering That you may be ok the regular diet now, if you are. I was reading in the instructions after liquid diet and it said that you must eat 5 small meals. I find this so hard. Are you managing to get 5 small meals in a day
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March 16, 2017
Truthfully no. I can't handle that yet. Instead I have 3 small meals and 2 shakes. But I'm doing pretty good. Down 33lbs.
March 16, 2017
Wow good for you, do you feel weak with just having 3 meals or do you feel any more sypstoms.
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March 16, 2017
No not weak at all. Most days I feel pretty much normal. Only time I really have a problem is when I eat something my stomach doesn't like.
February 22, 2017
Let me know how your surgery goes. I'm schedule for May 15 and I will be traveling by myself, which makes me a bit nervous.
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February 22, 2017
Please let me know if you have any questions. You will be fine traveling alone. The drivers pick you up from the airport and are super nice.
UPDATED FROM AMala985
12 days pre

Less than 2 weeks away!!

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AMala985
I'm 12 days away from this life changing surgery! I must admit I'm getting ready to start my preop diet in a few days and I've kind of had a food funeral the last few days. Has anyone else done this? I saw my PCM this morning and got his blessing! I'm so excited.

CW:224.5
SW: 224.5
GW: 130

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January 24, 2017
What date dear? I'm 2/8/17
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January 24, 2017
1/30/17
January 24, 2017
Congrats! Wishing you well in your journey!
UPDATED FROM AMala985
5 days pre

Less than 1 week away

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AMala985
I have my surgery next Monday so I'm less than a week away!! I started my preop diet and I have to say it's a little rough. I don't like a lot of the food that are on there. Cottage cheese is a hard no for me. I just can't do it. It's the texture and the taste. What did your doctor have you do for your preop diet?

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January 26, 2017
Hi ..i am scheduled for next month with him and i am so excited . The only thing worries me is to travel with all that money .How did you pay ? did you pay in advance ? I wonder if i could bring money order instead . I wish you blessings and will follow your update and progress :)
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January 26, 2017
I haven't had surgery yet. Cash only.
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February 3, 2017
Hey! How did it go? Can't wait for your next update :)
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February 4, 2017
I posted an update
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February 6, 2017

Thank you :)