Looking for info on Doctors in Tijuana

I am considering travelling to Tiujana for a lap band and have been doing some research but would like to talk to anyone that has had this procedure done. I want to know which Doctor you choose and how your experience went.

Hi Kurt, I am doing the very same thing. I just recently started to seriously consider this trip as well. I know of a woman, and maybe you know of her as well...Shirley Bergman, she is the Canadian facilitator and is organizing groups to go down there this summer. One in June, July and Aug. I will give you a site you can go to and maybe you can get in touch with her. She is great at returning emails and will call you as there are so many questions needing answers. I wish you luck and who knows, maybe I'll see you in Tijauana :) You can get in touch with Shirley at: [email protected] or http://www.emmanuelmedical.com/

Hi Margaret, Thanks for the site. There is a woman local to myself that had the procedure done in March with Dr. Corvala, however I have yet to have a chance to speak with her in regards to her experience. In my research I have found many positive and negative things in regards to different Doctors in Tijuana and really am having trouble deciding on who to have do the surgery. I will contact Shirley and see how I make out. Once again thanks for the info.

Check out our Saskatchewan Bariatric Surgery Support Group Site here www.sbssg.ca. Lots of links and reference materials, as well as a few surgeons. Feel free to e-mail me as well with any questions at [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you, Joel Sopp President of The Saskatchewan Bariatric Surgery Support Group

Hi Kurt & Margaret! I had the procedure done in November 2007 by Dr. Kuri in Tijuana. So far I have lost 73 lbs and loving my band!! I live in a small community in Saskatchewan and would be more than happy to give you more information about him. Send me a private e-mail and we can exchange phone numbers and we can talk any time. [email protected] I look forward to communicating with each of you!! Elaine Frerichs - Annaheim, SK

Hi Kurt, Are you still looking to have this surgery done or have you already had it done? I just recently had the surgery on June 23rd in TJ. No regrets at all. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] anytime and I will send you my phone number so we can chat. Cheers, Laureen

Hi Kurt
Are you still considering lapband surgery in Mexico?  I had my lapband done in April 2004 by Dr. Lopez Corvala, and have never regretted it.  Dr. Corvala has excellent credentials and because I'm an R.N. and worked in California at the time of my banding, I was able to verify his credentials.  He has been a bariatric surgeon for over 20 years and has been doing lapband since 1995.  When the FDA in the U.S. passed the procedure, Dr. Corvala worked for the Lapband company, and trained U.S. surgeons in the procedure.  He is also a member of the American Medical Association.  He is a professor of surgery at the University of Mexico.  He frequently is a speaker at International Bariatric conferences all over the world.  I also learned how to do fills and have done over 200 fills in the last 2 years in Saskatoon.  If you need more info about Dr. Corvala you can go to my website at www.sasksurgicalsolutions.com.   I coordinate patients for Dr. Corvala, and provide follow up care in Saskatchewan.  We also have a support group that meets monthly and is free and open to any lapbanders.  Our next meeting is Sept. 27th at 1 p.m. at the Saskatoon Field House and the next one is Oct. 11th at 1 p.m. at the Saskatoon Field House.  If you've already been banded, we'd love to see you at one of our meetings.!!
Lorna King R.N.

What size bougie does Dr.C use for the sleeve surgery? Also, does he sew over?