Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hi! Just got back from Mexicali in the wee hrs on the 19th. All the nurses and Dr's were just as wonderful as everyone said. The hospital was clean and the chicken broth was very yummy. I'm glad I had the surgery. The bed wasn't the greatest, so if traveling by car be sure to bring an eggcrate. The only downfall was that I live in CT, so the trip back home wasn't very pleasant. The total travel time was 16 hrs (of course traveling by plane with one stop). My recommendation for anyone coming form the east coast is to stay 2 extra days in San Diego once you leave the hospital. The gas, diarrhea, and pain at the port site are hard to deal with while traveling all day. My question is how long does the diarrhea usually last? Everything I drink goes right through me(2 days now). FYI I did some sightseeing with my daughter before surgery and stayed at a great hotel in San Diego(Old Town area) called La Quinta Inns and Suites. Very clean and the best beds. Also free continental breakfast and free internet for anyone traveling with you. Airport was only 5 min away. If need a car rental can recommend one 2 min from hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 hi , You can try a 1/2 dose liquid Immodium for the diarhea ... it works fast. Trust me...a few monhts later you'll be looking for a laxative. lol (I'm using Miralax twice a week.. miracle over the counter drug!) karensvenson <karensvenson@...> wrote: Hi! Just got back from Mexicali in the wee hrs on the 19th. All the nurses and Dr's were just as wonderful as everyone said. The hospital was clean and the chicken broth was very yummy. I'm glad I had the surgery. The bed wasn't the greatest, so if traveling by car be sure to bring an eggcrate. The only downfall was that I live in CT, so the trip back home wasn't very pleasant. The total travel time was 16 hrs(of course traveling by plane with one stop). My recommendation for anyone coming form the east coast is to stay 2 extra days in San Diego once you leave the hospital. The gas, diarrhea, and pain at the port site are hard to deal with while traveling all day. My question is how long does the diarrhea usually last? Everything I drink goes right through me(2 days now). FYI I did some sightseeing with my daughter before surgery and stayed at a great hotel in San Diego(Old Town area) called La Quinta Inns and Suites. Very clean and the best beds. Also free continental breakfast and free internet for anyone traveling with you. Airport was only 5 min away. If need a car rental can recommend one 2 min from hotel. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Everything was " liquid out " for me until I went to full liquids on day 11. The first couple of days were the worst for me as my system emptied out; after that, it was manageable ... no running to the bathroom. Good luck with everything!!! > > Hi! Just got back from Mexicali in the wee hrs on the 19th. All the > nurses and Dr's were just as wonderful as everyone said. The hospital > was clean and the chicken broth was very yummy. I'm glad I had the > surgery. The bed wasn't the greatest, so if traveling by car be sure > to bring an eggcrate. The only downfall was that I live in CT, so the > trip back home wasn't very pleasant. The total travel time was 16 hrs > (of course traveling by plane with one stop). My recommendation for > anyone coming form the east coast is to stay 2 extra days in San Diego > once you leave the hospital. The gas, diarrhea, and pain at the port > site are hard to deal with while traveling all day. My question is how > long does the diarrhea usually last? Everything I drink goes right > through me(2 days now). FYI I did some sightseeing with my daughter > before surgery and stayed at a great hotel in San Diego(Old Town area) > called La Quinta Inns and Suites. Very clean and the best beds. Also > free continental breakfast and free internet for anyone traveling with > you. Airport was only 5 min away. If need a car rental can recommend > one 2 min from hotel. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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