Surgery in Mexcio

Hi to All . . 

I am searching for anyone who has either had surgery in Mexico or knows someone. I am considering having the surgery there. I have spent hours researching the hospitals ,  doctors and type of surgeries that are performed in Mexico.. I'm feeling confident as I have spoken with the BBB. the American & Canadian medical board of doctors practicing bariatric surgeries and I get the same feedback. Mexico is just as safe as having the sleeve surgery done here or in TO. . According to the statistics close to 10,000.00 people arrive from Canada and the US to have the surgery done in Mexico.. The cost and time frame would be my thoughts to why so many head south of the border .

Slim band in TO wanted $16,000.00 for surgery. I was shocked. 

I am interested in hearing some feed back from someone who may have done the surgery down south. 

Talk soon

Lori

Lori there are lots of us who went to Mexico and as you might expect, the vast majority of us had excellent experiences there and great weight loss results.  The costs vary, but are quite reasonable when compared to Canada.  Happy to chat further by PM.

Hi Linda,, 

Thanks for the response back to my questions. I sent you a direct email from the site here.

I will ask the room if they know any one that has surgery at the Mexico Bariatric Clinic in Tijuana. There are 2 other locations but I would prefer my surgery done in Tijuana as I will have family in California at the same time. San Diego to be precise.

The hospital does everything other than book our flights. They have called and spoke with me, emails back and forth. I feel that they are representing themselves in an open and honest manner. BUT . . that being said its always nice to hear from someone and their experiences with the hospital doctors nurses etc.

If anyone has any info regarding the hospital etc please let me know.I am hoping to actually speak with someone on a one to one base so that I can ask questions in detail.

I appreciate every post back that I have received here from all :)

Thanks Lori

Hi Charlie, 

Thanks for the post back to my questions. I am booking my surgery for November as it gives me some time to loose more weight. I will also have family members in San Diego at the same time I will be in Tijuana. . The hospital is The Mexico Bariatric Clinic. They have 3 locations in Mexico . I am quite excited and will be seeing my own doctor this coming Wednesday to discuss after care treatment etc. for after

I have spent hrs upon hrs doing my homework. I attended the bariatric weight loss program here in the city. Its started in March and it was 3 months long. I did all the follow ups with my dietician and the psychologist.

I realized after speaking to many people that they had waited years and in some cases were still waiting. Its a shame that Canada still does not consider this surgery a mandatory solution for people that are obese.  

I will close for now but please stay in touch. Be well and happy :)

Lori

My husband went to Dr Joya in Puerto Vallarta 2 1/2 years ago for lap RNY.  Surgery was a total success, everything was included for both of us (flightd, taxis, meals, resort stay for recuperation), the Dr. & staff were fabulous!  Total cost $12000