Anyone out there who did their wls in mexico want to answer a few questions?

Hi all,

I have been on the fence for a few years now and have pretty much made up my mind in which direction i want to go.

WLS  in Mexico as i just dont want to wait the 2 years here in Alberta.

So questions are can you take medication postop as i am on several different ones (heart attack in 2010) and type ii diabetic.

What is the recovery time for different surgeries.

If you went to Mexico which Dr. did you use and what is your experience and cost.

And can you claim the expense on your tax return (Canadian).

i will probably have more questions later

thanks for your time

Malcolm

 

Might want to check again, the last time I checked the wait time was 1 year or less in Edmonton.

My Surgery was 1 year from referral to surgery.

 

on cloud nine   i  got my call today  surgery  in edmonton is  Feb 25  start my liquid  diet on   Feb11  now there feels like a light at the end of  this tunnel   i am so  looking forward to  this  Dr Davey is my surgeon 

Congratulations! Which surgery are you going to have?

thanks Kelly  im having the RNY  done  Dr Davey is my doctor  i feel like finally  i  have a fresh start date

I had a VSG (gastric sleeve) done in Mexicali, Mexico on June 26/2012 and was absolutely delighted with my experience there.

Yes, you can take medication post-op, although I haven't needed to take blood pressure or cholesterol meds since about a month after my surgery. I've also pretty much totally eliminated pain meds, which I took for arthritis, chronic bursitis, fibromyalgia and sciatica.

I don't know the recovery time for other surgeries, but I felt pretty normal other than some fatigue and itching from the adhesive where my drain had been by about a week out. At a month out I was thrilled to finally be allowed back in my aqua size class.

I went to Dr Aceves in Mexicali and recommend him to everyone that shows interest in the surgery. My cost was $8750 US, plus flights, some meds, Barry's meals, some drugs to bring home and tips for the driver and the housekeeping staff at the hotel we were in the night before surgery.(the hotel itself is part of the package)

My experience was excellent. The hospital is extremely clean and well run, the care exceptional and Dr Aceves and his assistant Dr Campos are professional, pleasant and very competent. Both doctors popped in to see me at least once a day and were happy to answer any questions. I was particularly impressed that Dr Aceves put in the effort to learn my husband's name and chatted with him during his visits, too.

I'll be talking about the tax issue with my GP in the next few weeks. Apparently, if he'll write a "letter of medical necessity" I can claim at least part of my surgery on our taxes.

What else would you like to know?

Did you need to submit a letter of medical necessity? My husband is thinking about being sleeved as well and any $ we got back on mine would help pay for his.

Will Dr Aceves be doing your revision? If so you're going to LOVE him and Dr Campos.

I'm in Edmonton. Where are you?

I am also from Edmonton, and I am really wanting to set this up, as soon as I can.

 

How long is the pre-op diet ? I am trying to figure out when I could possibly take the time off work etc. to make this happen.

My pre op diet with Dr Aceves  was 10 days of an Atkins type diet of high protein low carb.

I was able to have my surgery within a month of making contact with Dr. Aceves' office.  We flew Edmonton to San Diego on a Tuesday, was picked up by the hospital driver and transported to the hospital in Mexicali for pre op testing.  We were then transported to our hotel where we spent the night before being picked up early Wednesday morning and taken back to Alma Mater hospital for my surgery.  My husband stayed with me in the hospital room for the required 3 nights, on Saturday we were driven back to Dan Diego airport for our flight home.  Easy peasy.  Surgery plus hotel plus transport to and from San Diego included in price of 8750.00.

I'd do it again and again in a heartbeat!

Deidra