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Did you take Milk of Mag with you to TJ?? Can you take tablets of M of Mag? or does it have to be liquid?

Hi,

I noticed you had a similar BMI as myself. Is the weight coming off like you expected? Are you glad you had the surgery? I feel like such a failure that I can't get 40 lbs off. Resorting to "extreme" measures as surgery makes me feel a little ashamed. I have been struggling with this weight for almost 20 years and have finally decide to do something about it. How is the liquid phase? I am very concerned about that part of program. Please give me tips on getting thru that part. Any thing you could suggest about pre or post surgery?? Thanks. Kim

The doctors were awesome, professional, approachable and friendly (and gorgeous omg!!). I was able to get my questions easily answered. I don't know if the Dr. Soh (So) spent the night but he was there late at night and early in the morning. The nurse installed my IV on the inside of my left hand below my thumb and she did it so well that it was nearly painless. It was the best place for an IV and I'll ask for that should i ever need another. I've ALWAYS had problems with IVs. Nurses have blown vein after vein until they finally call in the anesthesiologist.

I don't recommend trying to leave early. I was able to sleep comfortably, had English tv, and quick access to medical care if I needed it. The latter being most important. The nurses checked on me, gave me meds. fed me juice broth and popsicles, and were there if I needed them. They weren't hovering over me but were there if I needed them.

NOTHING was sub-par and just about everything was better than what I've experienced here in the US. And the place is spotless. Was there anything in particular you were concerned about?

Hey Rhonda,

There's also a hotel that is about 5 min away from OCC and 5 min from the border. It's called Lucerna and also I'm planning on going down to TJ alone and don't plan on doing much site seeing. So I'm not too concerned with any issues around town.

-Bianca

Have you lost 17 lbs. since surgery? Did you like the TJ clinic, feel safe, any problems? Where will you go for aftercare and fills? How long did you stay before returning home? Was it enough time? Any suggestions? What are you drinking on the liquid phase? Are you starving? I am really concerned about the 21 days of no food. Are you weak? Can you offer any helpful suggestions for getting thru that phase? Thanks . Kimberly

I am curious to know if anyone has experienced The OCC in Cancun?? Does Dr. Ortiz do surgery there as well as TJ??