KOCO TV doing a special on WLS south of the border....

I just saw that on KOCO TV they are doing a special on the costs and risks of WLsurgery in Mexico....This should be interesting.

It's on at 5 pm

I just hope they don't bash surgery in Mexico. I went and had a really great experience there. I wouldn't have been able to have had it done, if I hadn't done it in Mexico. Dr. Verbonnen was the best and so was his staff.

There are always pro's and con's of going south to do this....My worry was my health issues, while doing this. With stents in my heart, I just needed to be near my heart doctor and close to my family. I think that to me that would be the most important reasons. I know there are great doctors there and great clinics too. It really is a matter of choice and personal reasons. I am glad all went well for you.

sherry

I just saw the report and it was very good.  Everyone has to make their own decision.  For me I would have never considered surgery in Mexico.  I'm glad that they used Dr. Walton to talk about it, he sure knows his stuff. 

i missed it..but i would not have done it south of the border...their medical standards are not like ours...

I missed the news cast last night but pulled it up this morning on line.  It was a very good story and very well done.  Two very different experiences for 2 people.  I sure wouldn't want to gamble with my health to save a few $$.  I want to know if I have an emergeny or problem I can get help immediately without traveling to Mexico or trying to find someone to fix the botch up here in the USA.  We have some friends however on our boards who have had this procedure done in Mexico and done fantastic.   http://www.koco.com/video/19519755/index.html