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on 10/19/15 2:49 am
I used Dr Lopez through BariatricPal. I was more than happy with the care and the recovery house. I was in the hospital/clinic for two nights and spent 2 more at the recovery house. Spent less than $4,000. I think everything was well explained and planned and I didn't need to know anything that I didn't. I'd go for the 9 days off work if you can get it. You will be tired even if you feel great for a while. Good luck.
Hey there Taylor,
I was sleeved by Doctor Camelo through Quality Medical Facilitators and I was very happy with everything. After researching for a long time and hearing recommendations from several friends/relatives, I decided to go with a doctor that 1)was recommended by someone who had a similar BMI and health history like mine, 2) a surgeon that did not perform too many surgeries per day, 3) a good support team that I could speak to before my surgery and most importantly, after my surgery. It was also very important to me to have a support group, I know this is not the case with everyone, but having a group of REAL people in Facebook who went to the same place where I was going, had the same doctor and the same surgery was a great advantage, particularly because my coordinators were there and I was able to get a sense of the type of people they were, you know, get a feel on the way they did things.
In total i paid $4500 and everything was included. I was gone 3 days and returned on the fourth. I took 3 days off work and would have liked to take at least two more but I'm way older than you.
I wish I would have known that the gas pain was not going to go away with the GasX strips (at least for me they didn't work), that it was going to take me three full days after surgery to have a bowel movement and that Tiajuana is not like they paint it. I had so many misconceptions about what it was going to be like that I was embarrassed afterwards!
Good luck on your research!
Hi Sherrie, I was also under the impression that Dr. Gonzalez worked with or alongside Doctor Camelo, but that is not so. I don't believe they even know each other. I know because I was originally having my surgery through a company called Medical Tourism Corporation which is in the Philippines (but claims to be in Texas), in the end I didn't go through them but booked with doctor Camelo with his team directly and I asked about his connection with doctor gonzalez. He said he knows who doctor gonzalez is but has never worked with him. I suggest that you ask a lot of questions from your facilitating company because this has come up a couple of times with the people in my Facebook support group.
My daughter was well looked after because of my coordinators, Veronica and Cynthya, they took care of everything for her. They took her to get her meals, took her shopping, made sure she had everything she needed. The rooms at Florence hospital have a guest bed and a recliner which are pretty comfortable. Make sure you have an on-site coordinator, that makes all the difference in the world.
Hope to have answered your question. Good luck to you and your husband on his surgery.
I would love to know how it goes.. PLEASE keep us posted. I am also going to be converting from a Lap Band to a sleeve but have not yet chose a doctor.. I plan on it over the next month so I can get scheduled and have surgery all before the new year.
Good luck with your upcoming surgery! You'll have to let us know how it goes. I'm scheduled with Dr. Garcia in January so I'm always interested to hear from his patients. Best wishes!
I am 22 years old and unfortunately insurance will not cover this surgery for me - I live in Seattle and have spent hours and hours reading about different surgeons in Mexico - I don't even know how to start! I have a few main questions to start so please lend me your knowledge!
- How did you pick your surgeon?
- What were the average costs for everything total?
- How long were you gone from work for recovery, including surgery time? (I am a store manager and can't see myself being able to leave more than 7-9 days.
- What do you wish you had known beforehand?
Thank you!! I have been considering a few doctors, but Mario Camelo Ramos is at the top of my list currently.
My husband is using Dr. Gonzalez - who works with Dr. Camelo - and having it done at Florence Hospital. There is a lot of advice out there for the patient - but how about the support person? Did your daughter have any trouble sleeping or finding food? Is there anything near the hospital?
Thanks!!!
Revision Lapband to RNY 2-6-2013 HW: 286 Pre-Op Diet: 277 Surgery Day: 265 Goal: 155 CW: 155
Plastic surgery 8/28/2014: Brachioplasty, mastopexy, & abdominoplasty.
Plastic surgery 1/27/2015: Butt Lift
Hey - I do not know anything about the vitamins - but my husband is scheduled with Dr. Gonzalez there in November. He is the other surgeon that works with your guy.
They told me to bring a pillow and a blanket. Any advice?
Thanks and congrats!!!
Revision Lapband to RNY 2-6-2013 HW: 286 Pre-Op Diet: 277 Surgery Day: 265 Goal: 155 CW: 155
Plastic surgery 8/28/2014: Brachioplasty, mastopexy, & abdominoplasty.
Plastic surgery 1/27/2015: Butt Lift
I got mine done at occ too and have had multiple problems and am getting it removed as well.
I had ortiz do my band, I am converting to the sleeve and have booked with dr fernado garcia.
