"On the morning of April 30, 2015 Dr. Ungson did a revision to my gastric sleeve and also performed a DS. (This surgery was 2 1/2 years to the day after my first surgery, which was performed in Dallas.) What a difference!
I felt like Dr. Ungson, as well as the other doctors--Campos and Beltram--truly listened to me. During the initial fluoroscope they identified a problem with my first sleeve and they were upfront about the ramifications as well as how they would be able to correct it. They also addressed a concern I had regarding my prior surgery when I experienced excruciating pain in my left side about a week to 10 days after surgery.
On the morning of surgery everything proceeded like a well-oiled machine. Everyone was courteous, introduced themselves, explained what they were going to do and why. My inability to speak Spanish was never a problem.
When I awoke I was repeatedly assured that all was well. I was monitored constantly and the pain I had (quite moderate) was well-managed. Sweet Karla, the patient coordinator, called and spoke to my husband (I traveled to Mexicali by myself) to let him know that everything was fine.
I truly cannot say enough good things about the attentiveness and the professionalism of the doctors. They were patient, and kind, and never once acted rushed or distracted. Dr. Ungson told me that he had searched for adhesions which could have been the source of my prior pain, but had not found any. This leads me to the drain that he inserted during surgery. I believe that it was hugely beneficial to my recovery and likely the reason I haven't experienced pain even remotely close to my prior surgery. (And just as Dr. Beltram promised, it didn't hurt a bit when he took it out.)
And speaking of traveling alone...I'm really glad I did. Had my husband traveled with me, he would have helped me far too much. It was good that I had to get out of bed to retrieve something from my suitcase or plug in my laptop.
My care at Almater Hospital was exemplary. The hospital was spotless and well-staffed. I never once felt that my care was anything less than superb.
In retrospect, I feel a bit silly about having worried about going to Mexico for surgery and if the truth be know, I wish I would have had WLS surgery there the first time. I'm guessing that if I had, I would not have had to have a revision.
Thank you Dr. Ungson, Mexicali Bariatric, and the staff of Almater Hospital for a terrific experience!"
