surgery in Mexico ????

Can some one give me more information about getting a lap band in Mexico? I just can´t pay the $15,000 they are charging here in North Carolina, I really need the surgery, I just don´t know where to start, any one?

Thanks

SUE

I am awaiting surgery. I am booked for April 8 with Dr Almanza in Tijuana.
His site is  www.jerusalemweightloss.com
His coordinator is Melissa
So far she has been great to deal with in answering all my questions and handling my concerns. Give her a call to get it directly from them.
I was heading towards a lap bad but changed my mind and have now opted for the VSG.
There are many good MX doctors to choose from with alot of testimonials.
TJ was easy for me and I opted for Almanza with the lower price because I personally did not see the "added" value of paying more.
That's just my opinion.
You will get many other comments I'm sure.
Price is around $5000
Hope this helps abit.
Terry

Hi Sue -

   I asked the same question a few days ago.  I am in Calif and the cost is about 17000-30000, more like the high end of that.  But there is a place in Mexicali that I am going to schedule my lap band surgery.  The cost right now is $6500.00.  I will give you the email attached. They will pick you up from the San Diego airport, and you will be there about 4 days.  Make sure you bring someone with you. Her name is Nina.  Hope this helps. and check out their website.

  To: [email protected] Hi  Anna   Please feel free to contact me at   888 3443916     , I will be happy to help you. Thank you for contacting us.  We know this is a big step for you and want to do our best to assist you on this journey to improve your health and appearance. Our web pages www.mexicolapband.com and www.mexicalibariatriccenter.com have more information on the procedure.           The cost for the lap band surgery here at our center is $7,000 dollars  (cash price) .(ask about our promotions!).  We use both the Inamed (Allergan) and the Johnson & Johnson Bands.  

*Financed procedures may incur in additional fees, please call us for details.

This fee includes all your expenses except your airfare to San Diego, California. It is important to know that Dr. Aceves performs ALL surgeries personally (from start to finish), if he is not available surgeries are not schedule or performed by another doctor. We provide:   ·        Transportation to and from the airport ( just a 90 min. drive east from San Diego to Calexico) Hospital is only 1 block south of the border. ·         All pre op testing (EKG, chest x ray, blood tests) ·         Evaluation by internal doctor, anesthesiologist, nutritionist MD and Dr. Aceves ·        1 night hotel accommodations 2 nights at the hospital ( not a clinic) with round the clock nurse care ( see pictures below) ·         All surgeon, anesthesiologist and hospital fees ·         Post op tests (not all facilities do these tests after surgery) ·         The Inamed or J&J  Band approved by the FDA  ·         Medication  to take home is included   ·         Free fills or adjustments for life ( x ray room not included for fills).    
Once a month we provide free transportation from San Diego to Mexicali and back for patients coming in for fills.  Fills are not needed every month; we just provide the service monthly to help patients.  Your patient facilitator will be able to help you coordinate this with our office.

    Dr. Aceves has performed over 2250 lap band surgeries and over 3500 weight loss surgeries.  He is a member of :

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• President of the Mexican Society of Obesity Surgery
• Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery
• Mexican Association of General Surgery
• General Surgeons College of Mexicali

 

Ok so I did my homework and I all ready check on prices, facilities and everything in Tijuana and Mexicali, I obviously did not gave my real name and email because they call me like a 100 times, it´s a little bit stocking for me, but any way, it´s between 2 places in Tijuana, they are both qualify surgeons, I´m not sure yet I think that I feel more comfortable with a female doctor and a man but I´m still thinking about it. I´m planing my surgery at the end of march, has any one here had use Dr. Marie Pompa or Dr. Almanza?

Thanks girls for your guidance but most important for your time, you girl´s here at the forum are my big angels.

Hi Dixonsue, i had surgery with Dr Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez 2 years ago i had the sleeve and dropped 200 plus lbs, just got back from tj again had plastic surgery at LIMARP again, i would recomend them 100%!! Go to www.limarp.com to see real patients stories and testimonials, good luck!!

Dr. Almanza....I absolutely loved it and had a great experience. Read my blog and pm me with any questions.....best 5000 i ever spent. One regret....didnt do it sooner...
hugs,
kira

My wife & I got back Friday From Limarp  In Tijuanna Dr Pompa  Wife had Gastric Bypass  THERE place was clean, usually at least 2 docs at day one at night plus nurses  Wife had no trouble.  yes we were Freaked about going to Mexico but it was painless!  
                               Make sure and get complete scoop on are there any chances or senarios that might make price go up  as I was told Staples mightcost more for my wife but DID NOT REALIZE THIS MEANT I"D PAY 1000 more than I went prepared to pay so ask all kind of Question to be sure, but having said this I would still recomend Limarp we were satisfied except for price surprise

Hi , I am from N.C. as well . I had my surgery in Monterey , Mexico 5/28/2009 with Dr. Zapata ... Best decision I ever made I had Gastric Bypass . You can check out his website www.ready4achange.com Very clean and professional everyone was so nice . Never had any problems . He runs specials as well . I highly recommend him . Good Luck !!!

Hi sue -

  I am awaiting confirmation for surgery in Mexicali with Dr. Aceves.  Here is the website.
http://www.mexicalibariatriccenter.com/apply_surgery.asp

also you can write to Nina Equia at
[email protected]

They were running a special at $6500 which is what I locked in.  The usual price there is $7000.00.  Make sure you read what is expected and what services you will get.  They will pick you up at the San Diego Airport...I am so looking forward to this.

Ann Marie