Hey BillieF,

I went to Mexicali, Mexico in June, 2009 for VSG surgery and I have been very happy with the results so far.

It will be 7 months on January 5th and I am down 87 pounds.

All I suggest is you really do your research before making your decision - it is a very personal choice.

Please PM with any questions you may have - I would be more than happy to share my experience with you.

Good luck in your research.

Terri

Hey Billie,
   I was thinking of going to Mexico too.  I am from Sask as well and getting entirely frusterated with the whole "hurry up and wait" thing.  I am on the list for Sask surgery however I will never do the RNY due to all the risks associated with it.  I then asked my Dr. to send me to weight wise in Alberta because they do the VSG there.  I have been hearing quite positive things about that procedure.  The loss is very close to that of the RNY but less risk.  It is my understanding that I will be on a waiting list for approx 18 months where I have to record everything I eat and wear and record steps from a pedometer daily.  Kind of feels like punishment for being fat if you know what I mean.  In any case, a big part of me has really been thinking about the Mexico thing.  My concerns, such as yours, are about the aftercare.  Doesnt seem that we have much support here in Sask.  Especially in the remote rural areas.  Not good.  
Please keep me posted on your choice and if you feel like talking about it, I sure would love to hear about your weight loss story.
In the meantime, take care.


 

HI
 HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SURG DONE YET?
IF NOT   HERE IS A GREAT GROUP IN CANCUN..
WWW.INTERNATIONAL-PATIENT-FACILITATORS.COM
TALK WITH SHERI   SHE IS FOM CANADA .. BUT HAS LIVED IN CANCUN FOR OVER 10 YRS...
GREAT DOCTORS AND THE PRIVE WAS ONLY $6000 { AS OF 10-2-09 } WHEN I HAD LAP BAND..
  GOOD LUCK...   DEB

I am thinking of going to mexico for WLS what do you think of it.

thank you again Joel :)