I had mine done in Chicago by Lawrence Zachary - he's very good but pretty pricey. I also had a consult with Dave Shifrin in Chicago. He's also well-known and very good (like Zachary), but also pricey. Daniel Krochmal (also had a consult with him - he is - or at least was at the time - in one of the northern suburbs) was cheaper, but not as well known and not as many years experience as the other two. I liked him too, though. There are a few others in Chicago who at least made my original list - but I only did those three consults plus an email consult with Dr. Saucedo in Mexico (and yes - he was about a third of the price). I don't know what to tell you about the COVID factor. That wasn't an issue when I had my plastic surgeries - but yes, I can see why that might be an issue now. I think the people who have it done in Mexico typically stay for a week or two. I think Dr. Saucedo's "package" may have included at least a couple of nights in a hotel.

if you are in southern Illinois, I'm sure there are a few good surgeons in St. Louis, too...but I don't know any names since I didn't want to go that far from home (I'm in southern Wisconsin). Check the site realself.com -- I used that - plus asking here on OH - to come up with my original list. I think realself has patient reviews of all kinds of doctors, but most of the ones on there are plastic surgeons.

I'm in Illinois. I was going to use the surgeon here local. He has been highly recommended but my friend just had her tummy tuck and he clearly did a botched job on her left side (his work not from her healing) and he said he would fix it but she had to pay for all the extras AGAIN like anesthesia and room etc. . So he is off my list. I know I'll probably have to pay out of pocket but I guess am looking for my "miracle" so I won't have to. Currently have Covid (I am vaccinated) and worry about surgery in Mexico and recovery. I'd hate to deal with recuperating and Covid because it is miserable. But at the same time the price difference is astronomical! How long would I be in Mexico? Would it be safe to travel after surgery to come back home? ??sorry my one question turned into my Covid thoughts! I am board out of my mind and have to much time to think while quarantined.

I’m 10 years out from my VSG and it’s time to hack off the skin! I need suggestions on Good Surgeons in USA and Mexico. Financing suggestions or ways to get insurance to pay would be great as well. Thanks I’m advance!

Do you mind me asking where you are located? I've been trying for years to get the same plastic surgery, but I keep getting told that they won't even do a consult with me unless I've had so many recurring yeast infections that won't go away for atleast 3 months. I've had some issues with that, but nothing that I couldn't handle without having to go to the doctor to treat it. I'm seriously at the end of my rope looking for a way to get this done, because there is no way I can afford to pay for this plastic surgery outright. And it affects my life so much on the daily. I just don't know what to do anymore, and anything you can give me advice on would be so much appreciated.