Question:
How safe is it to have the lapband surgery in Mexico?

   — Mickie E. (posted on May 3, 2010)

May 3, 2010
I had lap band surgery in Tijuana Mexico w/ Dr. Pedro Kuri. The facility was nicer than most in the U.S. No complications at all.
   — LeaAnne

May 3, 2010
ETA-- the hospital was nicer than most hotels in the US...
   — LeaAnne

May 3, 2010
My cousin and I have both had a VSG with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico and he and his staff were wonderful. I believe he also does the lapband procedure. http://www.endobariatric.com
   — KristalleH

May 3, 2010
A good friend of mine had her lap band done in Mexico in 2007 without complication, however, since then no American doctor will see her about adjusting the band. She could not afford to commute to Mexico so the procedure turned out to be a waste of money for her. PLEASE HEED THIS.....
   — Barbara P.

May 4, 2010
As a hospital surveyor and a nurse I can say I was extremely impressed with my hospital and Dr Rumbaut in Monterrey. The key is knowing you have someone near you that will do the fills afterwards if you cannot get back & forth to Mexico. I was able to find a local surgeon that would do the fills & have lost 115lb. Donna
   — Donna O.

May 4, 2010
My husband works with a lady who flew down with the surgeon from DFW to Mexico for the surgery, and then they flew back together. She and her mom both had lap band done with him in Mexico. No complications other than what could have occurred here. She and mom also ended up a year later flying back down there with him and replaced the band for the sleeve. No complication, and that's been several months also. She said the facilities were REALLY nice.
   — towhead