Donna34 Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 I couldn't say enough good things about my trip to TJ, or the care I received there. The clinic was SO NICE, and SO CLEAN. It was nicer than most US hospitals,( at least the ones I've been in) and that is NO LIE. (check out the pics on his website) The nurses, and doctors were all so nice, and helpful. How many hospitals have you stayed in where the nurses give you a back massage after surgery? The hotel they put you in (Hotel Lucerna) is GORGEOUS, very nice, and they have some very GOOD restaurants in it. Try out the Italian restaurant. Olive Garden can't hold a candle to them! The hotel staff were also very nice. They treat you like royalty while you are there. Everyone EVERYWHERE goes out of their way to make you comfortable. Dr. Ortiz was so NICE, and SO CUTE! He is very friendly, and is very laid back when he talks to you. He also has a great sense of humor! But make no mistake, he is VERY professional, and he does this because he GENUINELY wants to HELP people! He makes sure you don't have any questions before you go into this. Dr. Martinez is great too, I was kinda groggy when I talked to him, so I don't remember a WHOLE LOT, but I do remember him asking if I had any questions at all. The surgery was nothing! I went in the OR, and 45 minutes later, I was back in my room with my hubby. An hour later I was up and walking. No problems! The nurses checked in on me all night, brought me popsicles, and bottled water. The next morning, after I had my hot chicken broth, my nurse walked me out, and gave me a big hug, and a kiss on the cheek! They are SO sweet! That day me and my hubby went shopping on Revolution Ave. Walked a lot, shopped a lot! Felt fine. Went back to the hotel, and ordered room service (tortilla soup for me), watched TV, and relaxed before our flight the next day. Since I've been home I've felt great! Got a little tired of soups, but that's OK! My incisions are healed and it's only been 2 weeks! They look great. I don't think they will even be that noticeable after they are completely healed. I have to look real hard to see 2 of them now! I've talked to Dr. Ortiz, and Dr. Miranda since I have been home, and they were VERY helpful. I don't think you could find a better doctor ANYWHERE, but that's just me! If you go to Dr. Ortiz you WILL be in GOOD hands, and your surgery trip will seem more like a vacation than a surgery. I loved it! Donna Sparks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 I feel the same as you! My surgery went so smooth and I loved everyone there at the clinic!!! They are really wonderful people! I would do it again in a heartbeat. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi Donna :-h I'm so glad your experience was a good one. Keep me posted on your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna34 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Hi Donna :-h I'm so glad your experience was a good one. Keep me posted on your progress. Thanks! I loved it, and of COURSE I will keep you posted! I'll keep EVERYBODY posted! LOL Gonna shout it to the WORLD! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamhappy07 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Thanks! I loved it, and of COURSE I will keep you posted! I'll keep EVERYBODY posted! LOLGonna shout it to the WORLD! Donna Hi Donna, I am so excited for my experience that I will of course share also. Reading yours was a total inspiration of everything I have read on this forum. I was wondering if you are going to have your first fill around the time I have my surgery. It would be great to meet you and maybe go shopping also. My surgery is scheduled for May 21st, but arriving on May 20th. Best of luck with continued success with your band. Peace, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna34 Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi Donna,I am so excited for my experience that I will of course share also. Reading yours was a total inspiration of everything I have read on this forum. I was wondering if you are going to have your first fill around the time I have my surgery. It would be great to meet you and maybe go shopping also. My surgery is scheduled for May 21st, but arriving on May 20th. Best of luck with continued success with your band. Peace, Judy Judy, I am so sorry I didn't see this post until now!!! I've been so busy! I WISH I WAS GOING BACK TO TJ FOR MY FILL!! I think that is the BEST choice. Unfortunately at this time I won't be able to do so. My daughter is in Kindergarten, and this is a VERY busy time of the year, since they go on a LOT of field trips, and I go too! Plus, I don't have anyone to keep them while I'm away. My hubby has been working so many hours! So, I found a local fill doctor, and will be getting my first fill May 25th. Wish I could've been there to meet you! You will LOVE your experience there. I had a BALL. I'm SO glad I did it there instead of here in the US. You will be too, once you see how great the care is there! It's FABULOUS. You will meet lot's of people there though. Your band buddies will be with you a lot. My band sisters were in the hotel rooms next to, and across from my room! Of course I didn't know that until just before we went home! DUH! But we had a BLAST in the clinic, the day of surgery, and day after! Plus, the morning after surgery, when you come out, there will be a whole new gang in the lobby waiting, and all nervous about their surgery, and you will be telling them it's NO BIG DEAL. You'll do fine! It was funny, while we were waiting all the post surgery patients were coming out, and telling us how great it was. One girl even showed me her incisions! The next morning all of us were doing the same thing! So you get to be on both sides of the fence! LOL Still, would have loved to have met you! Keep in touch, and let me know how it went. Good Luck, Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamhappy07 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Judy, I am so sorry I didn't see this post until now!!! I've been so busy! I WISH I WAS GOING BACK TO TJ FOR MY FILL!! I think that is the BEST choice. Unfortunately at this time I won't be able to do so.My daughter is in Kindergarten, and this is a VERY busy time of the year, since they go on a LOT of field trips, and I go too! Plus, I don't have anyone to keep them while I'm away. My hubby has been working so many hours! So, I found a local fill doctor, and will be getting my first fill May 25th. Wish I could've been there to meet you! You will LOVE your experience there. I had a BALL. I'm SO glad I did it there instead of here in the US. You will be too, once you see how great the care is there! It's FABULOUS. You will meet lot's of people there though. Your band buddies will be with you a lot. My band sisters were in the hotel rooms next to, and across from my room! Of course I didn't know that until just before we went home! DUH! But we had a BLAST in the clinic, the day of surgery, and day after! Plus, the morning after surgery, when you come out, there will be a whole new gang in the lobby waiting, and all nervous about their surgery, and you will be telling them it's NO BIG DEAL. You'll do fine! It was funny, while we were waiting all the post surgery patients were coming out, and telling us how great it was. One girl even showed me her incisions! The next morning all of us were doing the same thing! So you get to be on both sides of the fence! LOL Still, would have loved to have met you! Keep in touch, and let me know how it went. Good Luck, Donna Hi Donna, No problem about not getting back to me before now...no worries at all there. I know people have lives and things get busy. I totally understand your situation. I know I will have a great experience. I would be a little more excited if I was getting closer too 100% better from a sinus infection. I am trying so hard to get rid of it. Now I am quitting smoking and developing a cough from both. ugh! What a bummer. I am afraid to call Dr. Jimenez because I am worried about what he will say. I should be ok by this weekend. Maybe some day we will meet. I am looking forward to the mini vacation as well as the great people and staff I will meet there. Take care and good luck with that first fill! Peace and hugs, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna34 Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you! Hope your surgery went well, I'm sure it was great! Hope you are having a BLAST. Make sure you do lot's of SHOPPING, and try to walk a lot. Really helps alleviate the gas pains! Talk to you soon! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamhappy07 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you! Hope your surgery went well, I'm sure it was great! Hope you are having a BLAST. Make sure you do lot's of SHOPPING, and try to walk a lot. Really helps alleviate the gas pains!Talk to you soon! Donna Thanks so much Donna! My experience was awesome and definitely will stay a great memory forever. Dr. Ortiz is ummm...let's just say hubba hubba...lol His mom is a sweetie too. I did do alot of shopping and going to Revolution ave...well, make sure you ask the taxi driver to let you out at the less aggressive part. I couldn't handle it...my mom was escorted to one of the shops after she bought some gold and the shopkeeper was forced to pay her back all the money she paid for the FAKE gold. yipes! This was when I was in the clinic having surgery. lol It was fun though. Did alot of walking the day of release. Walked alot...I never had alot of gas...whew! I guess I knew to walk it out. Peace, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna34 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yeah, Revolution Ave. can definitely be "agressive!" LOL It's fun, but it can be frustrating just trying to get down the STREET. That's AWFUL about the fake gold! I bought a few silver bracelets, and things, but I paid very little for them. Like 3 dollars each, so I guess if it's just silver plated, it won't matter that much! LOL Did you try the tortilla soup from the hotel restaurant? I thought it was great, but then again, after not having anything but water, popsicles, and chicken broth, I could be mistaken! LOL Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerF Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Bump up for Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna34 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Bump up for Donna WOW! > Where did you find it??? I looked everywhere!!! LOL Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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