Have anyone had surgery with Jose Rodriguez in Juarez?

My surgery is scheduled for April 4th and I was checking to see if anyone has had surgery in Mexico with Jose Rodriguez?

I think I PM'd you earlier?  I thought you already had it done....sorry!  I have the same question.  I am scheduled with him for June 8th.  I don't see many on here and search every night.  What I have found has been nothing but good.

Try posting on the VSG board. Many folks never check this board.

I found only good things as well, I also spoke on the phone with several people.  I"ll let you know how my surgey went.

You can send me a email to [email protected] and I'll give you some more information.

I had Dr Rod do my lap band on Jan 9 this year and everything about him and the hospital along with the stafff was excellent.  The van picks you up and takes you right to the hospital, you pay, then pre op tests then to your room and off to surgery.  My husband went with me and slept in my room.  The room was big.  My husband is 6'5" and had no problem sleeping on the guest bed in the room.  My only suggestion is to bring a sleep mask as the windows are not covered and they take up a whole wall so the room is really bright!  I also brought a travel pillow and ear plugs.  My husband met other spouses and went out to eat and shop one pm with one of the male nurses.  He had a great time.   Sorry I didn't see your post earlier .   Good Luck !

Diana

Thanks!  Have you lost any weight so far?  With all the violence right I take it you were ok.

I've lost 28lbs...it was fast in the beginning but has slowed to about 1/2-1lb per week.  I'v had one fill and scheduled another for April.  It is a huge learning process.  The trick for me is to do what everyone says...eat your solid protein FIRST...slowly and chew well.  you will be too full to eat very much.  However if you eat ice cream you could eat forever!!  Weird but true for me.  It is a psychological hike to get away from your favorite junk foods but well worth it and does get easier.  Stay positive, read the message boards, and ask questions.  We didn't see any violence... the hospital is beautiful and safe.  Even when my husband went out it was only during the day and just across the street to eat or shop.  I understand there is a greater prescence of military for the last few weeks.  Don't worry and keep me updated I would love to know how you did.  Are you driving?  or flying?

Diana

I had my RNY with him in Sept. 2008. so far I have lost 110 lbs ! no major problems. highly recommend . hospital is great. staff very friendly.

flying, my cousin is going with me.

That's great!  The van will take you from the airport straight to the hospital.  Don't forget your travel pillow(for the ride back to the airport...streets are bumpy) and your sleeping mask.  I am so excited for you!  Good Luck.

Diana