Dr. Carlos Diaz in TJ -single incision

Bailey2194
on 6/17/13 10:31 am - Canada
Has anyone used Dr.Diaz in TJ? I really like the idea of single incision WLS. I've been researching but he is a newer surgeon, it's hard to find reviews...
goodoldays
on 6/21/13 11:18 am - Vancouver, WA

Bailey- I'm in the exact same boat! I actually have a date scheduled with him too, for August 7th. I am having a very hard time finding much info on him, but I am pretty sold on the single incision thing! He is only one of two or three doctors that I have found that do it in Tijuana. I really wish I could get more details on the safety of the surgery. I've had other companies tell me their doctor won't do the single incision because of safety concerns...because it is "too new". I don't know if that's just a scare tactic to get me to go with them or not...but I'm not done researching this!!!

Bailey2194
on 6/21/13 11:01 pm - Canada
I asked Christy about it and Dr. Diaz has performed 78 single incision procedures and has had one leak. I'm not entirely sold on it. While I love the idea of minimal scarring because my belly is stretch mark free, I'm not sure that its worth the risk...
kirstenae
on 4/28/14 2:49 pm

Hi.  I saw your post regarding Dr. Carlos Diaz and single incision surgery.  Did you have surgery?  I need help deciding on a doctor.  I am tentatively scheduled here in Dallas, but am self pay and am intrigued by the savings if i went to Mexico.  Any words of wisdom?

goodoldays
on 4/28/14 3:26 pm - Vancouver, WA

Hi! 

I had the VSG on August 6th, 2013 with Dr. Diaz in Tj. I had a great experience. I have had zero complications or problems, and Dr. Diaz was wonderful!  I would do the single incision over again in a heart beat. My scar is almost invisible, because it's inside my belly button. I just got back from going to TJ with a friend for her surgery. She did not use Dr. Diaz, because he was only working out of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta at the time she arranged her surgery. I don't know if that has changed by now. We did both go through Mexico Bariatric Center, and used Christy as our coordinator. 

Feel free to email me if you have any other questions about any of this! :-)  [email protected]

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