Mexico

Looking for people that have had surgery in Mexico. Please be upfront. I know there is risk anywhere you go. My insurance will not or does not cover WLS. I heard many Americans going to Mexico. I want to find an excellent Doctor.

You might want to ask this on the main message board.  More people from all over on that one.

Hi there - I did not have the "mini gastric bypass" (not sure if you are familiar with the different weight loss surgeries) but I did have an EXCELLENT surgeon in Tijuana, MX.  I chose him after interviewing 3 other doctors and speaking with a few of their patients.  He was the best fit for me.  Dr. Francisco Gonzalez is his name,  Let me know if you are interested in obtaining his contact information.  It is GREAT that you are researching this subject - finding the right doctor is so important (especially when you are going outside of the USA).  I can't stress it enough.  Good luck!

Did you go though ready 4 a change? i had the lap band in monera, Mexico though ready for a change with Dr Zapata in 2008 i want to have it removed and get the gastric bypass and was looking into Tijuana because its cheaper how was the city and hospital any thing you can tell me would be great. thanks

I went to Costa Rica and had my MGB with Dr. Quesada.  My insurance didn't cover it either.  I heard some several people to check out Dr. Quesada in Costa Rica.  His education is the best and he is board certified in US.  He is a wonderful surgeon and medicine is so different in CR.
They are jus more caring and do so much more for you.  I had my surgery at a beautiful hospital
and stayed at a wonderful retreat for 5 days before going home.  The cost was $10,000 I reached my goad weight this past February and had plastic surgery in March, yup back to CR for
that also!
Best wishes on your surgery.

 Can you tell me if you had the mini bypass--if so, do you know where he learned it? Is he associated with Dr Rutledge of Nv (who has been a forerunner in this procedure)? I'm trying to find a very good dr competent with that procedure in particular, but don;t wish to have the surgery in the States , primarily due to cost but also a few other reason. Thank you!

Hi there! I had mini gastric bypass in Mexico 6 weeks ago with Dr. Jose Castaneda in Puerto Vallarta. Excellent surgeon in a small hospital (CMQ Premier). I am doing well. Still learning what works for me and what doesn't. So far I have lost 27 pounds and am feeling MUCH better. Blood pressure and morning blood sugars are already normal. Yahoo!
Susan

 Thanks, Susan!