Hi there, I was looking into getting sleeved and decided to check out Mexico because it is likely my insurance won't approve me even though it is covered (because they deny everything). I am feeling a bit overwhelmed because in just 2 days I got approved by a surgeon and also for financing for $3000. Now they want a deposit and to secure a date. I was thinking of February. This is happening really fast!

I selected this doctor because he is charging $3,899. His name is Dr. Jorge Green. He is in Tijuanna at Florence Hospital. He is the least expensive of all the surgeons offered through medicaltourimsco.com. Not sure if that means he isn't as good or maybe he just isn't as popular or well established. His resume looks good however.

I have found another that is $3000 and have sent for more info about that from Long Term VSG. 

I just don't know how to determine who will be the best choice as a surgeon..and like I said, it is happening so fast. My insurance company hasn't even called me back to tell me if I can even consult with a surgeon here! 

So does anyone have any advise for  me?

Of course if things begin to look hopeful through my insurance I will go that route but it is doubtful.

Thanks.

Actually he "Florence Hospital" has moved to the La cacho area of Tijuana and it looks old and ugly from the outside, not at all like the Oasis of Hope which of course looks fabulous. It's a pink building.

Hi All! 

I had my VSG a few years ago.  My husband is having the same procedure in about a week and a half with Dr. Ramos Kelly.  Does anyone have any tips / tricks for the companion of someone going through this?  

Also - how was your experience in Tijuana?  I'm a little nervous, but the reviews all seem ok.  

Any info would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Do you mean Florence Hospital that is also known as oasis hospital of hope?  I had my surgery there with BariatricPal and Dr. Illan 17 days ago.  I hear you about the casino thing.  I booked my date when they were still using the holiday inn.  They had made the switch to the casino hotel after I had booked but before my surgery so they were able to let me still stay at the holiday inn.  When I talked to them they said that they would be "mostly" just booking with the casino.  So if you chose them I bet you could offer to only go through them if they booked you at the holiday inn.  The broth at the holiday inn tastes amazing as well!

uThe hospital was great, the doctor was great, and the valets were great.  But Bill and Henry at bariatric pal told me some straight up lies about some things.  So although my over all experience was pretty good, some things about bariatric pal seriously ticked me off big time.  Also, they make it seem like somebody will take you tourist  shopping and stuff.  In reality they have a guide but you have to pay for an uber or taxi to take you and the guide shopping or out to eat.  I did not find out that until after we arrived.  The uber was cheap, but I was misled.  Not cool.

I believe that you can also book Dr. Illan through baja bariatrics as well for less money.  I don't know what hospital he does surgeries for them at though.  

I can tell you the the Oasis is BEAUTIFUL!  It was just remodeled and they did a great job.  All of the nurses and doctors that  check up on you are wonderful.

So if you go through bariatric pal just be wary of some things.  Also, the "nutritionist" is just a former bariatric patient who is the managers wife who is getting trained.  She is not very knowledgeable and tries to pass herself off as an expert.  

Dr. Illan did a wonderful job on my surgery and my recovery has been really good.  I am easily able to get in all of the fluid and protein I need.  I was having some pain after I got home from surgery and I was able to facebook message him and have him diagnose me over the computer.  I totally recommend him!  He was also just voted one of the best bariatric surgeons in Tijuana.  

I am not saying don't use bariatric pal.  I did have a great experience with the doctor, hospital, nurses, and the valets were great.  Although I think that we did get hosed a bit when we were led to believe that we needed to pay one of the drivers and extra $50 to show us around San Diego on the way to the airport.  $4,400 is a really great price and the doctor and the hospital are the most important things in my mind.

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