Gilberto Ungson

"I was impressed with Dr. Ungson from the start. His coordinator Luz, who normally deals with his patients, just had a baby boy so when I started emailing with questions, he answered all of them promptly. He basically organized everything for me from his end. I got my date quickly, sent in my deposit and in less than two weeks I was off to Hermosillo MX. His two beautiful daughters met me at the airport and quickly got me settled in at the Colonial Hotel. Dr. Ungson and Luz stayed in contact with me on the phone, giving me all the instructions I needed. I was supposed to have labs drawn the day I arrived but because I hadn't fasted, I had to wait until the next day which was the day of my surgery. Early the next morning, I checked into CIMA Hospital and I was set up for surgery. The hospital is beautiful, spotless and there are very few patients, atleast when I was there. It's a fully equipt private facility, (not a clinic!) Anyhoo, Dr. Ungson and his team individually introduced themselves to me, telling me what their role would be in the surgery. I was excited and scared to death at the same time! He could tell that I was nervous and in turn, he was very fatherly and reassuring. He explained, once again, how my revision was going to be performed and insisted that they'd all take good care of me. I was impressed that a world class surgeon could be so warm and nurturing. I think the worst experience was when the surgical nurses were trying to start my IV. My veins are naughty and roll normally but I was a bit dehydrated, so it took seven sticks to get it going! They took all my labs and shortly after that, I was fitted with surgical stockings, given a shot of pure relaxation then I was wheeled into the operating room. 3 hours later, I had my sleeve converted to a brand new lap duodenal switch! That first day was rough. I felt like death warmed over, but Dr. Ungson's nurse, Lourdes, came and took care of me like a mama. She walked with me, massaged my legs, changed my dressing, brought in a recliner for me to sleep in (because it's much more comfortable and easier to get in and out of), she even wiped my behind! Once she was ready to leave, she got my pain meds in order and tucked me in. She came each day to take personal care of me, just wonderful! Dr. Ungson and his surgical assistant Dr. Ramero also came to see me each day to explain aftercare and patiently answer all my questions. I was also visited daily by Dr. Monjardin, head of CIMA's surgical unit as well as the hospital administrator. My leak tests were just fine and three days later, Lourdes took me back to the hotel to continue recooperating. She's continued to visit me daily to check on me. The day before leaving I visited the office to have Dr. Ramero remove my stitches and drain. I received all my nutritional information as well. Dr. Ungson's daughter, Marianna, was even nice enough to take me shopping for souvenirs after the appt. I must say, Dr. Ungson combines amazing competency with a personal touch; I'd recommend him and his team in a heartbeat."

Hospital Cima Hermosillo

"CIMA hospital is lovely, modern, clean, well equipt and well taken care of. The staff is extremely professional and do their best to provide quality care. Most nurses didn't speak english but with my rudimentary high school spanish, I was able to get by just fine. All my needs were quickly attented to and many times they'd get me what I needed without even being asked. My dressings were done beautifully and they took their time to help with the smallest tasks. The maintenance staff was constantly cleaing. I think my garbage was emptied three times daily. This private facility is small but fully equipt. There are several departments: surgical, icu, radiology, maternity and neonatal etc. The rooms are private large and quite nice. There's even a leather couch and chair for companions and visitors. The bathrooms had the most beautiful tiles with a large shower. I'd have no problem recommending CIMA or staying there again."
About Me
Charlotte, NC
Location
23.9
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Surgery
06/30/2010
Surgery Date
Jun 15, 2010
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