Any negative Dr. Joya stories?

I'm just wondering if anyone has heard any negative stories about Dr. Joya or his office.  I am seriously considering him for the lapband and am just trying to get as much info as possible.  I read all of the testimonials, but just wondered if there are any horror stories floating around out there... thanks!


Also, am I imagining things or did he have YouTube video testimonials at one point that got taken down? If so, that's a little weird... don't you think?

I would be interested myself...I can only find fantastic reviews of him and the facility...as a matter of fact,   I am scheduled to have surgery with him on October 20th.

I looked far and wide for negitive stories and only came up with one: a lady who had a complication and he had to go back in and fix it. It cost her an additional $1,600 and she was pissed that she had to pay it.  Now Joya has a $500 complication fund that will cover things like that. My girlfriend had surgery from him 2 months ago and was VERY satisfied. I am having the RNY with him this Friday, and yes, I think the $500 complication fund is a very wise investment.

Nothing negitive from me. I had my surgery March 2006 with Dr Joya.... I had complications and had to pay extra, but I was not upset at all, I was informed well before my RNY that complications may occur.  

Spectacular news!  After all of the comments I have read about him, I am very excited about having him do my surgery.  At first, I was totally committed to the VSG, but the more I thought about what my current eating habits are (I like sweets far too much) that I have decided to go with the gastric bypass.  For myself, I believe I will have much better long term results.

That being, said, does anyone know how to change the surgery type in your personal profile?  I have poked around in the settings and just can't seem to figure out where to do this....

I haven't been on the boards in awhile but thought I'd reply to you.  I had surgery with Dr. Joya in November 2005 and I have nothing but great things to say about him, his staff, my care and stay in PV.  I'm sure you feel like it's a huge step to go but for me it was the best decision I have ever made for myself! 

Good luck to you.

Whew this makes me feel better.  My husband and I are set to go to PV in November for VSG.  I am nervous but hearing all the positive feed back helps!

Only 100% positive feedback from me!!
He and his staff are incredible! No worries...at all.
Go with that and try to relax and actually enjoy and BE there!!

Good luck to you!!!

Susan
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DOH!!
What an Idiot!! I posted while I was signed on under my BFF's name! I was getting her signed up and creating bookmarks for her since she, Angilfires-Gaby, is headed down to have RNY with Dr. Joya on August 18th!!!
I'm SO excited for her!
So...the previous post was from ME! Susan! Not her...

Sorry about that!!

Susan <~~~~~~~  sometimes!

I had surgery with him 2 weeks ago and was completely satisfied with him and the 2 other doctors assisting him. Plus it was like a vacation staying for 4 nites in a beachfront hotel!