Lapband in Tijuana

(deactivated member)
on 6/3/11 5:35 am - New Westminster, Canada

Hi there, I live in Vancouver, BC and was wondering if anyone has gone to Tijuana for the surgery?

steelerfan1
on 6/3/11 6:07 am

I personally would never ever go out of the country for the lapband surgery.

The lapband requires way to much maintaince after the surgery and you need to be close to your doctor . My doc is about 5 minutes way from me if that long.

Quit Smoking 10/8/10
Starting BMI 52.9 BMI now 44.4        updated 6/6/11

(deactivated member)
on 6/3/11 6:12 am - New Westminster, Canada

VSG on 07/04/11

Thanks for replying, I can get my fills done here in Vancouver, but the surgery is too expensive.

steelerfan1
on 6/3/11 6:53 am

well that is a different story then :o) if your doc will do your fills then and take care of you that is the most important part right there.

You are lucky there is alot of docs that dont like touching patients that have other docs do the lap bands especially out of the country .

Just double check to make sure you have complete care after wards and if you do then go for it :o) But just make sure its a clean and safe place first and he / she is a good doctor you dont want to go over and have it be nasty or unsafe or worse yet the doc is a butcher :o(

Quit Smoking 10/8/10
Starting BMI 52.9 BMI now 44.4        updated 6/6/11

debbie H.
on 6/3/11 9:55 am - AR

I agree with Steelerfan. In the states some docs won't even talk to you if you have gone out of the country, and others charge a large fee. Just do your research and be very careful.

(deactivated member)
on 6/3/11 11:02 am - San Diego, CA

Revision on 05/28/09

I had my surgery in Tijuana, MX and my entire experience was top-notch (my care was better than any surgery I have had in the USA and my surgeon and his staff were utterly amazing). Also, I had NO problem finding a local bariatric surgeon to take me on as a patient and he did not charge me a program fee. The only thing he required was a copy of my surgery report and pre-op lab results.

I did, however, make sure I had my local surgeon lined up for aftercare BEFORE I had my surgery. You do not want to be in a position where you have a problem/complication post-op and are freaking out trying to find someone to treat you locally. I took my time and made sure all of these things were handled prior to my surgery date. Proper preparation is clutch in having a seamless transition from pre-op to post-op.

This is *my* experience. Feel free to message me with any other questions. Hope this helps and good luck!

mommieof3kidz
on 6/3/11 2:56 pm - Coos Bay, OR

Lap Band on 02/17/11

My Step-Mom had her band placed about 3 or so years ago in Tijuana and had excellent care. She did exactly what Lisa did though by finding a Dr. here in town (happens to be my Dr.) that would touch her after having another surgeon perform the surgery especially out of the country.

I suggest just having everything in order BEFORE.

Good luck!!!

TANYA
Banded - 02/17/2011 * HW - 210 * BW - 207 * CW - 135 * GW - 130 (happy where I am)
NO Pre-Op Diet - ALL Weight Lost Has Been Since WLS!!!
NO Fills Given - Working With An EMPTY Band * Updated 02/19/2012
BA - 12/16/2011 - Large A to DD's :)

(deactivated member)
on 6/3/11 3:11 pm - San Diego, CA

Revision on 05/28/09

GO DUCKS!!!!!! I am a die-harder (borderline obsessed). Just had to hijack the thread to give you props! We can be besties. Let's Win the Day together on this journey. LOL

mommieof3kidz
on 6/3/11 3:55 pm - Coos Bay, OR

Lap Band on 02/17/11

LOL...DUCKS ROCK!! Thanks

I sent you a private message earlier as well.....how funny is that??

TANYA
Banded - 02/17/2011 * HW - 210 * BW - 207 * CW - 135 * GW - 130 (happy where I am)
NO Pre-Op Diet - ALL Weight Lost Has Been Since WLS!!!
NO Fills Given - Working With An EMPTY Band * Updated 02/19/2012
BA - 12/16/2011 - Large A to DD's :)

(deactivated member)
on 6/6/11 1:08 am - New Westminster, Canada

VSG on 07/04/11

Thanks so much for your reply....I am looking at getting it done at Mt. Zion with Dr. Mario Almanza. Have you heard of this Dr. or facility?
Who did your surgery and where did you have it done?
What about the anestisiologist, did you have any concerns with that?

Wow if that is your picture you look fantastic?

Thank You
Darlis

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