Hello! Sorry this response took so long. I had a stabbing in my stomach when I got on the plane home. I was not treated for dehydration in Richmond.
After I said Mexico and surgery in one breath. Girl the medical staff acted like they didn't want to touch me. Beware of a emergency room that smells like lemon pine sol (not being used) and everyone is worried what each other lunch break. Fredericksburg hospital did right by me and they stopped the bleeding and stabbing I was having.

Hello. I had Dr. Almanza too. How is your journey so far? I am also from the DMV area. My surgery was in July.

How are you,I hope everything went well with your surgery.

Thank you!! I just had my drain removed and am doing very well. Thank you for thinking of me.

oh yea another person same surgery date.......my name is Jo and I too will be there. I feel like the more I read about it the more I cant wait. still scared a little

Glad to finally see some else having surgery the same day 04/04/2014 with Dr.Almanza,see you next Friday.

We have the same date. I am scheduled for 4/4/14 however I just submitted my letter of medical necessity to my surgeon on Friday because my primary medical dr was being ridiculous. I have my fingers crossed that I will have time to get insurance approval as April 4th is around the corner.

I'm getting really nervous. Please share your experience after your surgery. I think the more post I read the better I feel about the surgery.

I will be getting ready to leave when you are arriving. Are you getting nervous?

No problem. I know exactly how you feel. I worked at an amusement park part time, so I was able to bring my family whenever I liked. It is so embarrassing when you kids want to ride something and I can't ride because I won't fit. I am hoping this summer will be different. :-)

Hello, yes I had my surgery done by Dr Almanza. Actually you meet others just like you. Tijuana is not too bad at all. You will meet the doctor before surgery. The outcome of the surgery went well. The recovery wasn't that bad for me until time to take antibiotic by mouth. It just take getting use to not being able to eat like you use to.