Did anyone go with either Dr. Maytorena or Dr. Francisco Gonzalez? If so, how was your experience? Do you recommend them? I haven't found any bad comments and I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.. HA!

Thank you,

Cynthia

Believe me, I am very secure in my decisions and my ability to make said decisions for me. I was just voicing what folks are saying because, frankly, I AGREE to some extent..;)

All in all, I am leaning heavily toward Dr Q. I have filled out all the paperwork and awaiting his reply.

O.k. well I have see a lot of people talk about Mexico does not accept any king of insurance witch it does not but on the other hand, my surgeon Dr,Quinones help people that just does not have the means to pay full with in house financing. I do not know if other places in Tijuana or in another part of Mexico does this or not. But I have in house financing and did not have very good credit I pay low payments a month. I joust wanted to let people know because if you were like me you really need the surgery and just do not have the means to pay in full. I think I might have seen someone talk about in house financing in another hospital as well but not sure whom they are or if they really do give this opportunity to help people. I just wanted to help you all that do not have the means to pay full there are other opportunity to get a healthier life. I am sure you all can find other places as well but I can only talk about my surgeon because I did not go to someone else so I really do not know. Hope this help a little and good luck to you all and your journey to a healthier life.

Hey folks. Kinda looking for confirmation one way or the other on the validity of the "Medical Tourism" model to mexico for a revision of my RNY from 2004. 

A little about myself (and sorry for length)-

I am 45 years old and at my heaviest was pushing 500lbs. The first surgery was done at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr Rosenthal, and he was awesome. I dropped to just under 300 lbs but now, 12 years later, I am up to 365 lbs. When he did the bypass, he stated very clearly "I went very conservative due to your age and you can always return for a revision if necessary."

Well, that's all fine and dandy IF insurance would pay for it. 

So, I have looked for options. I just simply cannot afford surgery in the US. I wish I could. It would make so much more sense to stay close to home, in my own support mechanisms and area. But it just is NOT possible financially. And Physically, I feel like I am tipping over again.

I have looked into, researched as much as the internet allows, two options. Dr. Quionnes(sp?) and Belite. Both claim to be able to finance me....even though only Dr. Q's has actually put the numbers together for me. Both seem to be affordable for me.  But obviously, look at the title of my post and you will see the reaction SO far.

My questions are both simple and complex: 

• Is it safe? As in SAFE to travel to and from? 
• Are the practices on par with what we expect in the US?
• What if there are complications....after surgery and after returning home?
• Will US doctors touch me if I have this procedure in Mexico?
• What Insurance issues will I run into in the US in any follow up care necessities? 
• In anyones opinion, who should i stay away from? Who would you trust with your life again? 

All in all, I am ready to revise my 2004 surgery. I am healthy enough to truly expect a very good result, but pain in my joints, back and fatigue due to not being able ro sleep means I have little if any REAL energy to accomplish the effort needed without this help. 

Any and all insight is appreciated. 

Bumping this up!!!