October 2009 Gastric Sleeve surgery

Nov 03, 2009

Well, I had my surgery on Oct. 22 by Dr. Rumbaut in Mexico.  Everything went great as far as my surgery goes.  I was in mild to moderate pain for the first couple of days.  I was impressed with the Dr. and his staff.   The San Jose hospital was clean and well equipped.  My over all experience was very positive, however, I wish I had learned to speak spanish before going to Mexico.  Dr. Rumbaut and his staff are fluent in english, HOWEVER, the nurses at the hospital were NOT.  They were smart, well trained, but often unable to help because they could not understand what I was saying, and I couldn't understand what they were asking.  It was extremely frustrating.  When your not feeling your best, you don't  want to have trouble communicating. 

Best advice, Do your homework, learn to speak spanish, pray and trust God.

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