Question:
HAS ANYONE HAD DS SURGERY IN MEXICO

AND IF SO, COULD YOU RECOMMEND A DOCTOR AND TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE.    — Lisa L. (posted on January 25, 2010)

January 26, 2010
I haven't yet but I am scheduled to have my sleeve with Dr. Guillermo Alvarez April 5th. I've read many, many , many positive things about him. You can also check out his work on you tube. He has done over 1250+ sleeves and that is all he does besides lap-bands. I feel really good about the choice I have made. But like me, you have the border? concerns, right? another one I hear good things about is Dr. Aceves and he has a special going on right now.............hope this helps. Good luck on your journey.
   — maree250

January 26, 2010
Hi Marie, I just had my surgery done by Dr. Kuri in Tijuana. Angeles Hospital was BEAUTIFUL. I've never been in a nicer, more modern hospital. The hospital and hotel were in an upscale part of town and I felt totally safe the whole time. I walked around in the day time, shopping, getting my hair done, etc. I did not go out after dark, except once when I took a taxi to the drugstore. You don't have to use pesos because everyone takes US dollars. (But I think it's 12 pesos to each dollar, but it varies according to the current exchange rate.) I'm planning to return to Tijuana for my first fill in March. If I were you, I would research the hospital you're having the surgery done at and see if you feel comfortable with it. I would not have the surgery in a clinic or doctor's office. I don't know what your dr's special is, but my total cost was $7000. Best of luck to you!
   — hellogatita

January 26, 2010
I had surgery Nov 19, 2008 in Mexico. I flew to San Diego and a van/driver picked us up. (There were 2 other females that came in from the states). If you go to my page, I raved about my experience. It's a 90 min drive to the private hospital and Dr Aceves and his staff were wonderful. very safe, very clean, great bedside manner. You can't go wrong. check Dr Aceves out. good luck on your journey. Linda mcl1714
   — Linda C.