Question:
Looking for info about WLS in countries other than USA

Looking for anyone who can help me get info from surgeons about having WLS in other countries. Looking for pricing, travel info, surgeons, etc.....    — tommieleann (posted on January 15, 2006)


January 15, 2006
Tommie try going to www.PSjourneys.com it is a great website for learning about Plastic surgery, dentist and WLS surgery all abroad. They have a specific thread dedicated to WLS you can learn about DRs, Prices and talk to people that have went throught it or somebody who is in the process now. It has a lot of information its a website just like Obesityhelp.com very informational. Hope this helps you Tyshea 315/177/150
   — TYSHEA PERKINS

January 15, 2006
Tommie, I had my surgery in Spain with Dr. Aniceto Baltasar. He's awesome - not only one of the world's best surgeons, but just the nicest guy you'll ever meet. I've never met a doctor who cared so deeply about his patients. I had my surgery 3.5 years ago - and he's become a closer friend with the passage of time! When I went for my surgery with everything - travel, surgery, accomodations, you name it - we paid a little over $15,000. Keep in mind I had an open surgery. If it would have been a possibility (I was a bad surgical risk, so it wasn't) having a lap surgery would have been very cool! The great thing about Dr. Baltasar is that he's a leader in the field of lap bariatric surgery. If you'd like to know more about costs, etc., - then check out www.bodybybaltasar.com and if you'd like to see Dr. Baltasar's web site, see www.drbaltasar.com Hey - and let me know if I can answer any questions, okay? Best of luck to you! Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

January 15, 2006
Having BANDING Surgery in Mexico is very common and very safe. Well, there are a couple of doctors I might NOT recommend. But if it is more complicated open banding or more serious surgery, I would recommend only two hospitals. There are good prices available in Europe, and great rates in India (GREAT hospitals & docs). Theresa
   — SouthTX LapBand

January 15, 2006
Good Morning! The following letter is what I send to everyone that emails me about surgery in Bogota, Colombia: Can you believe it? When everyone ask me how was surgery, I say I had a great time? My doctor took excellent care of me. He had a tour guide meet my friend and me at the airport. Her name was Maria. Maria took us to us to our 5 star hotel where we stayed until morning. This hotel is absolutely wonderful! The next morning, Wednesday, July 13th, Maria took me to all of my doctor's visits. I met with every kind of doctor you can think of!!! I was checked head to toe. They gave me all of my x-rays, sonograms, ekg, paperwork to take home to my family doctor. July 14th,Thursday, was the day of surgery. Maria picked me up at the hotel and took me to the hospital. Dr. Valencia was nice. The hopital and staff were wonderful. The surgery took about 2 1/2 hours. Pre-op, op, recovery...took about four hours. It seemed like an hour to me because I was out of it. I stayed in a nice hospital room with my own personal nurse who sat by my bedside. She made sure I was not in pain. The next morning she helped me take a shower and walk the halls. Dr. Valencia checked on me three times a day. At night he stayed and talked for almost an hour. He made me feel at ease. Maria helped my friend that went with me to be comfortable. She arranged a pedicure, mainicure and massage for her while I was in surgery. She gave her a cell phone so that she could have updates on how the surgey was going. Maria and Dr. Valencia called my husband in the states and kept him informed of everything. This made my husband feel good. I got out of the hospital on Sunday Morning, July 17th. I rested Sunday and went shopping on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, July 20th, Maria took us to the airport. She had a wheelchair for me. We got to bypass all the long lines because of the wheelchair. Maria made sure we were safe and sound before we she left us to get on our plane. I really developed a frienship with my doctor and tour guide. We stay in touch even today. I live where the hurricane damaged alot of property. Dr. Silva and Dr. Valencia called to see if my family needed anything. I can not imagine that happening in the US. I would rate my experience in Bogota, Colombia as a perfect 10. The country is beautiful. I want to go back and take my husband and children. When people ask me why Colombia, I say I did extensive reseach into the doctors, the hospital, and the country and they were the best. They have a 0% mortality rate. The hospital has all the latest technology for one third of the price as the US. If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them. I asked many questions of those who went before me. Sonya Sumrall RNY 7-14-05 275/180 95 pounds in 6 months!
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 16, 2006
come visit the DS forum, DS is generally excluded, so many dsr's go outside for surgery, there is a great deal of info available, including the names of hospital staff and the menus of restaurants it is so common.
   — walter A.

January 16, 2006
I had my WLS in Cairo, Egypt. I was a American Teacher there for awhile and was so impressed with the level of medical care there. I paid $5,500 for my WLS surgery. I had several operations in the US and the cleanliness and skill of the doctors in Egypt far surpassed the US. My sister had her weightloss surgery in Mexico for $8,000 she was very happy with the entire process and I was with her and I was also. If you want names, email me. Good Luck
   — unostopins

January 17, 2006
i wen't to the south of the border forum. you will find out all about wls in mexcio. i am a patient of dr. joya.loved it would do it again in a heart beat!!!!11 best of luck!
   — vickig

April 28, 2006
Laura R, i am very interested in getting hte information from you about the doctor in Cairo. I am in Cairo almost every 4 months, and would like to have this surgery done. Thank you for your help.
   — Sondra1016

December 29, 2006
I went to Bogota Colombia. The web site is www.affordablebariatrics.com The doctors were great and made everything very safe and comfortable. I did have complications after the surgery, and came very close to dying. I think all the time "what if" I would have died in south America!?! I am 4 months out down 80 pounds, and have no complaints about my doctors, but I wish I would have looked at the financing of doctors here closer to me, because now after all the medical bills that have come in from the complications I would have been better off just staying here with a doc that could have accessed me longer before the surgery instead of a 2 day consultation. My surgery in Colombia was $17,000 which I pay $575 a month on the loan, and the medical bills that I have received since have totaloed so far to $7,000. Please don't think I'm trying to "scare" just look at every option around you. Complications can happen anywhere, but where would you rather them happen?
   — mom2angel




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