I know that I personally wouldn't trust any bariatric surgeon anywhere who claimed a complication rate of 0.0003 %, or whatever ridiculously low number you say he claims (read it on your page). Bariatric surgery is major surgery done on patients who are not, in general, low risk. Reputable, experienced bariatric surgeons in the USA will quote complication rates of over 20%. Of course, that includes minor complications as well as the major ones, but still, no one has a complication rate of less than 1%. It just isn't possible.

I don't know what operation you are considering. There are definitely reputable bariatric surgeons in Mexico. If you are interested in the DS (duodenal switch), the surgeons to contact would be Dr. Ungson or Dr. Aceves.

Larra

I think you are thinking of vitalady (dot com).

Hello!  A friendly reminder that today is your last chance to RSVP for the next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group.

Date: Saturday, March 1st
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Location: James Flood Building
870 Market Street @ Powell 
San Francisco, CA  94102
                                                                                                              
As always, we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related.  Additionally, this month we will be joined by special guest, Laura Scherling, RD, a dietitian with the Community Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC).
 
Laura has extensive experience in bariatric nutrition and a wealth of experience helping clients manage dietary complications from a wide range of health issues.  She also has specific training and expertise in treating chronic dieting, emotional eating and childhood weight management. Laura's approach to nutritional counseling centers on a non-dieting philosophy.
 
Laura will be speaking about bariatric meal planning and creating a bariatric-friendly shopping list.  She will be also be available to answer any nutrition related questions!
 
Please note that our group is not affiliated with any doctor or surgical program and is open to everyone.  It is moderated by Tara Griffith, MFT, a licensed psychotherapist with a specialization in bariatric surgery and disordered eating.  RSVP is required to attend.
 
RSVP HERE on Meetup
or contact Tara directly @ [email protected] 

Hope to see you!

Hi, Monique!

     It's great that you finally have insurance that will cover your surgery. Have you researched all the different bariatric operations? If you are interested, there is a practice in San Francisco that does the DS (duodenal switch), and has support groups that are very informative and open to anyone who is interested. There is no fee for the support group, and no commitment involved. It's a great way to learn about ALL your surgical options, and to meet some wonderful people as well. I'll send you a pm with more info.

Larra

Chike Nutrition does a travel packet variety pack. Celebrate Vitamins has packets too. Unjury, a few others.