Tijuana Surgery

Hi I am new here and from British Columbia Canada. I am very seriously contemplating Gastric Sleeve surgery in Tijuana Mx and would very much like to connect with someone from BC that has had bariatric surgery in Mexico. I really want to know about pre op, post op, travel and how long you stayed. Any help and info would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Barb

I left the country for my surgery, but research is everything. The only surgeons I would ever consider anywhere in MX (for bariatric surgery) are Ungson, and Aceves. 

There is a group of surgeons in Tujuana that are on the BOTTOM of the list of surgeons to go to, with years of nightmarish stories, and yet every once in a while someone will be convinced by their staff to go. The come back with new horror stories, and some are lucky to have their lives. I have a hunch you are being courted by one of those surgeons. I don't want the name, just want you to know to do some real research, and I don't mean reading the surgeon sponsored page here.

Thank you for your suggestions, that's what I'm looking for. when you are planning something so important from so far away you feel rather at a dis advantage.

I'm not from BC, but went to TJ for surgery and have nothing but great things to say about my surgeon/experience. I wrote a lengthy review that you can read about Dr. Jaime Ramos Kelly. I was honest about the good and the bad. I'd be happy to answer any further questions you might have. Good luck making your decision. 

I had surgery eight month ago in Tijuana, I can answer any questions but the guy who did my surgery was great.  It saved me so much money and the vitamins he makes, and shakes are very well balanced, they work better then any other I have found.  My doctor is registered in San Diego but travels to Tijuana every day.  The only problem I had was the border control people but if you are unwavering with them they will let you through without having to stand in line.  If you can I would make your travel home day in the middle of the week to avoid issues since it will be worse on the weekend.....also, I know it is hard but I went with family and I gave in and got a wheelchair at the airport for the trip home.  I am so glad I did that, I felt every bump and I was so swollen, the trip home can be very rough on you.  My husband carried everything for me, bring someone if you can and let them do this for you.  If you do a Google search for "Obesity Control Center"  that will be my surgeon.  If you have any questions message me. 

On the topic of doing Research, Yes 100%, I called the American Board of Surgeons and spent weeks looking in to mine.  Don't take my word on it, always look in to anyone who will cut you open.  :)

Thank you, I guess what I'm really wondering is how does the surgeon deccide if you are a candidate and do they do tests first and how long after that do you get a surgery time? If it is several trips from BC is it worth it? I have been battleing my weight all of my life and am so afraid of failing.

I only made one trip, there is a chance I might need to make another at the one year mark but so far one is all I needed, they did test the day before the surgery and also offered a service to run test on the part of my stomach they pulled out.  Due to you paying for it not insurance the limitations are few, it is the same here on requirements to have surgery.  They do require you follow a post op diet to  make sure that the tissue around your organs is loose, this ensure a safer operation.  and then a 40 day post op diet.  You can't take some drugs or pain killers before surgery as well but they will talk to you about that.  

My Dr. does a phone interview, with your medical file. That way they decided wich is the best surgery for you. 

I did have a phone interview with my doctor as well, it is why I did the sleeve before I was planning on the full bypass.  This is a personal decision and I suggest you speak with all doctors and figure out for yourself who you are comfortable with.  I think each of us will be passionate about our own doctor because these doctors help us change our lives and helped us to make them better.  I am sure either is good just do your research and go with the one you feel safest with.  It is a great step but it is also a important you trust the doctor you go to.  Any doctor you go to should talk to you about your medical history, and have an on staff nutritionist that you work with throughout.  I will say it was nice that my doctor had a 24/7 line I could call if there were issues, and I did make some friend with the people who had the same surgery the same day I did. Support networks are important.