Leaving BC for VSG in Mexico - April

bigisbad
on 2/13/10 12:14 am - Canada, Canada
Booked and Ready to go

I chose Mexico for a few reasons, one I did not want to go through all the red tape in Canada, two was that it was not covered by BC Medical and three I could afford it. due to money.  I will do anything to get off a CPAP after 16 years.

A few details of this post are from another OP. it was very well written and I could not improve on it one bit.

My initial introduction was going to a lecture in Texas and learning alot about all the procedures available. After the initial consult I really thought the lap band was for me. Then after more research I decided for the VSG due to the fact that I travel alot. My feeling was that I would have problems getting fills etc due to not being near a fill center.

During my Internet research I leaned more towards VSG  and then found WLS in Mexico and Texas very interesting. . All with  highly recommended surgeons. Prices ranged from $5200 to $7000 in Mexico to $14000 to $18000 in South Texas.  Prices were better in Mexico so now it was time to narrow down the surgeon.

Then I found this website and frankly, PMed members who had had surgery in Mexico.  I narrowed the docs down to Dr.s Aceves and Almanza.  All of their patients I contacted raved about each one of them.  So with that being equal, I chose Dr. Almanza due to his lower price.

My contact, Melissa Bracker has been great to deal with and has me scheduled for April 8. I am getting the VSG surgery for $5200 and made a deposit of $500 to reserve my booking. I fly into San Diego a few days in advance.  This is her website
http://www.obesesolutions.com/pkg-tijuana.php

My dentist is in Mexico so I am abit accustomed to doctors in Mexico already. 

I will see my family doctor 10 days after surgery to get the stitches removed and to get a general check over.

Most of the docs post their certificates and degrees on their website.  You can also Google the docs.  I think the best testament to their qualifications is to PM their past patients.

Good luck and congrats on your decision to change your life.  This has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and wish I had done it 20 years or more earlier.

Take any criticism you may hear about a specific doc with a grain of salt unless that poster has first hand knowledge and can substantiate their claims.

Terry
PS - thanks Nancy, thought I would revamp this and put it on a Canadian site
petite_jolie
on 2/13/10 3:55 pm - Canada
I am having surgery with the same doc in the beginning of may. Good luck to you!
bigisbad
on 2/13/10 11:45 pm - Canada, Canada
Petite_jolie
I will keep you informed as time goes on.
Congrats on your date.
suzanneb
on 2/13/10 8:24 pm - North Vancouver, Canada

Terry

Congratulations on your surgery date.

Can't wait to hear how your wls journey goes.

Wishing you a very speedy recovery,

Suzanne
bigisbad
on 2/13/10 11:46 pm - Canada, Canada
Thanks Suzanne
bigisbad
on 4/1/10 10:44 am - Canada, Canada
Leaving on the 6th... how time flies.
suzanneb
on 4/1/10 11:39 pm, edited 4/1/10 11:42 pm - North Vancouver, Canada


Please let us know how your surgery goes, and will be thinking of you on the 6th. Can't wait to hear how your weight loss journey goes.



Suzanne
                        
Dianna2
on 4/5/10 8:00 pm - Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
 Terry,
Just wanted to add my good luck wishes.  I had the surgery done 3 1/2 years ago in Mexico and it was the best thing I have ever done.  Remember nothing tastes as good as thin feels.  Soon you be on the loser bench and will be able to move around freely.  I remember before I lost the weight I would get all hot and sweaty if I dropped my car keys because I knew it would be difficult for me to bend over and pick them up.  Getting into a sports car or a small plane were both nightmares. But that has all changed.  Last weekend I was at the new car dealership looking for a sports car!!!  

             VSG Maintenance Group Forum        http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

                             

bigisbad
on 4/6/10 12:17 am - Canada, Canada
Thanks for all the well wishes. Leaving today. surgery Thursday.
Will update everone on the "Mexico Forum"
Ciao
bigisbad
on 4/19/10 11:39 am - Canada, Canada
Well its been 11 days since my surgery. All went as expected.
Loosing weight and not hungry at all.
Actually really have to work at getting some food and protein in me.
Most of my posts are in the "Mexico" forum...
Great decision!

  

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