Mexico -- how much lead in time?

I'm considering a Mexican surgeon to do either a Lap Band or a Sleeve.  How much time is it, generally, from the decision to do the surgery to the time you can get it done?  I mean, are there steps you have to go through *here* before you go, or is it open? 

I'm trying to figure out work schedules and such.

Thank you.

I am preop but have read that most surgeons in Mexico have appointments with in 2-4 weeks after you make your decision and are accepted by them as a patient. The only thing you have to do *here* is have/get a passport.
Good luck!
Holly

I made the decision and was in Mexico for the surgery in a little over 2 weeks as I had to do the pre-op diet. I used WorldMed and they set everything up so that it went very smoothly. I was in Mexico a little short of 2 weeks that was 2 days before surgery, 3 days in the hospital, and the rest of the time at a hotel near the hospital.

it took me three weeks. mines is monday!

Did you do any financing with Dr. Almanza?  If so how easy/difficult was it?  Thank You.

I am using the financing from dr Almanza's site. The loan company did tell me i had to book my surgery within 60 days of an approval.  Just fyi. I didn't expect to beable to book things that fast but it was easy. Called them up to go over info on the surgery fully expecting to only get info but I was able to book a date right then. Got emailed paperwork to fill out and fax back. The hardest part actually was waiting for my work to approve my time off. From the sounds of things me waiting 60 days is abnormal. Most people call up and want a date ASAP. Hope that helps

i use my medical loan easy process!