Hello,

I too would like to go to Dr Gonzalez, but am VERY nervous because I cannot seem to find ANY info on this man. How did things go?

Hi, Angie!  I can't say positively, however, I used to work for a health insurance carrier in MA and my employer would NOT pay for complications that occurred from surgery outside of the country that is NOT life and death (i.e. a heart attack, stroke, etc.).  Having said this, many U.S. health insurance carriers are beginning to approve out of country surgery IF approved ahead of time with them, as they know that many of the doctors are trained in the U.S. and they would have a considerable cost savings.  Contact your health insurance carrier member services department and ask to speak to the person who approves/denies such requests.

MaronitaMay

Here is a link to his reviews.  I know another doctor's picture is at the top but the reviews are for Dr. Garcia.  The reason that I know this is because I read many reviews on here and other websites before my surgery to make sure there was nothing negative about him.  I'm not sure why ObesityHelp has screwed up his info.  There are unethical surgeons everywhere, so choose wisely.  Do lots of research!

Thanks! The complications insurance definitely sounds like the way to go. Can I ask where you had your surgery? I'm in the Seattle area, so, I'm thinking of having mine as close to the California border as possible to limit travel time. I've yet to read about anyone having a bad experience in Mexico, and it is really encouraging. I wish I had the surgery five years ago when I first started researching it. I'm trying to get my husband on board here. :)

Fantastic!!!  I'm having my surgery July 18th with Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez.  Are you starving? I'm having surgery the day I arrive as well.  No food or water for that long period of time is my worry.