Lurker turned member... Still trying to figure out which surgeon to use.

There are 2 Dr. Ortiz's.  Dr. Elias Ortiz did my surgery 2 weeks ago at Mi Doctor Hospital.  So you might want to make sure that the reviews are specifying which Dr. Ortiz.  Just so you know.  I had a great experience with Dr. E Ortiz though.  I posted my account under the Mexico Forum Message board as well :)

Curious,  have you gotten the surgery done yet or made any arrangements?  

Hi Downsizing Diva,

I have had surgery.  I ended up doing self-pay, but stayed stateside locally in Richmond, VA.  I had surgery on 1/15/14 and I've lost 68lbs so far.  No major complications, but a really long stall (6 weeks) in Feb/early March.  I decided to stay local in case I had any complications as locally I could get BLIS insurance.

Laura

Oh, wow. Awesome that you were able to stay state side and that you are having success with losing (even with the stall). Was the price in VA comparable to the Mexico prices? No matter where I go, either way I will end up doing self pay as well. 

There was a pretty big price difference but when I told my family my plans,  they loaned me the difference.   My surgery cost right around $14,000,  but I've seen it vary greatly in other states.   It's the hospital that really sets the price,  not the surgeon,  FYI. 

I still believe there are great surgeons in Mexico so it wasn't a matter of the quality or success of the surgeon. I really wanted the complication insurance and the face to face follow up that I receive locally with my surgeon and nutritionist. I know that there are some surgeons in Mexico that do follow ups via Skype and I think that's awesome. 

If you'd like I can try to send you the docs I received so you can see what was included for the price. 

Hey Laura! Im in the Richmond area, and am interested on who you used and how much the total cost is? Im going to have to pay out of pocket :( any info would be grateful. Thanks!