copper

I hope all goes well for you. Let's try to stay in touch! I am not arriving until the 26th in the early AM. I have Dr. Almanzar. Mary I am going on the 22nd, I have Dr. Ortiz and am staying at the Marriot, maybe I will see you on Thanksgiving. I fly home the day of your surgery. I have great hope...see you there

Thank you so much for answering my message. I am on pins and needles. I just keep having all of these fears regarding the pain but I still feel I am making the right decision. I hope we can all keep in touch Dr Ortiz did my surgery and he's great. The entire staff was great. Don't be nervous, it was really a snap. I had never been to TJ so I didn't know what to expect. The hospital is only a couple blocks from the border in the nice part of town. The hospital is very nice. Once I met the first doctor I felt completely comfortable. I met band patients on the shuttle who were returning for fills and asked a lot of questions. Everyone has nothing but positive things to say. My imagination was far scarier than the experience. I did everything to research the surgery, doctor, hospital and city. I even google street viewed the hospital to make sure it was legit. So yes, I too was nervous. Two days before I flew to SD I realized how ridiculous it was to give in to fears. I quickly became excited for the surgery - started thinking about all the positives. Research as much as you can. Knowledge will ease your mind.

I am glad to hear you are doing so well. I plan on going back to work on day 5 or 6. I am having my surgery on the day after Thanksgiving and am so nervous. Any tips? Also, where did you have the surgery and who was your Dr.?