"My name is Laurie Mosher, my gastric sleeve was preformed by Dr. Hidalgo on March 25th, 2015. I must say, I was a little apprehensive to travel to Mexico to get my surgery BUT I am so glad that I followed through! We were met by our driver at the airport, taken straight to the beautiful Sunset Plaza Resort, with is on the beach with mountains to the right and left! We tried to get as much done that day because surgery was the following day. Our driver, Caesar, picked us up and drove us to the CMQ Premiere Hospital. I didn't know what to expect BUT again surprised to see how beautiful the hospital was. Not only that but very clean, I had a suite with marble floors, huge bathroom, flat screen T.V., etc. Dr. Hidago came in to meet us, we paid him and after an Xray and EKG we were good to go for surgery. The surgery room is state of the art...went to sleep and woke up in my room with my husband there and my nurse. The nurses are very good. They came in and out regularly and administered pain relief and nausea medicines through my IV. I must say, the only pain I have felt was acid in my chest, soreness (like being punched in the stomach) and below my left rib hurt a little but nothing like any other pain from childbirth to hysterectomy or kidney stones...it is nothing really. The doctor is very good at what he does! VERY GOOD! He has a bedside manner that many, if not all doctors in the US, could learn from. I asked if I could check out Thursday night because I really felt great and thought I would sleep better in my hotel room. He agreed that I was such a fast healer and discharged me. A driver took us back to our room. The next day, Dr. Hidago came to my room, dressed my bandages and took the drainage tube out. NOW, I feel whole again. I have no pain, NONE...if fact all of the pain medicine I took was two pills. I just took them in case the first night and morning but really didn't need them then. I did have an acid feeling in my chest. I figured out if I changed positions or sat on my balcony it would go away. I only ate the clear liquids and fluids at a slow slow pace. I will tell any of you that are considering this surgery...do it! Go to Puerta Vallerta and use Dr. Hidago too! It i much better than going elsewhere in Mexico because the airport is in the city and no bus rides for you...Plus and most important he really is an excellent doctor. My email is [email protected] if you have any questions I would be happy to answer for you. My starting weight was 235 and five days after surgery I am already 220.
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