Question:
self pay mexico

trying to find the best choice for bypass out of usa or in usa w/o the hoops. dr facility accomadations ect    — lukat (posted on February 6, 2007)

February 6, 2007
I have read about many people who have had surgery in Mexico and were very pleased but remember there is no follow up or support which we really need in order to be successful. Many doctors will work with you on payment plans or reducing their fees you just have to ask. I am not sure what the surgery costs because my insurance covered it all but if you need to go to Mexico, see if a local bariatric group will let you go to them for follow up and support by paying as you go.
   — Sheri A.

February 6, 2007
Kathy, I was a self-pay patient for my DS a little over 4.5 years ago. However, rather than going to Mexico, I chose to go to Spain to Dr. Aniceto Baltasar for my surgery. It's a pretty amazing thing just stepping outside the whole hoop jumping and rigamarole that oftentimes has NOTHING to do with your need and qualifications for WLS! My experience with my surgery with Dr. Baltasar was nothing short of phenomenal and WAY better than any surgical experience I've ever had here in the States (before or after)! The real key to all of this is making sure you have a PCP who is on board with your plan, and is willing to learn - both about the type of WLS that you choose (of the many available) and the surgeon you choose. Be prepared to do some research into your surgeon's credentials and then pass that information along to your PCP. My PCP went so far as to want me to call the various credentialling institutions and get recommendations - and I'm so glad I did! It gave me the confidence I needed to know that I was indeed going to one of the world's best bariatric surgeons! So - do your homework! Make sure you choose the surgery that you are 1000% at peace with living the post-op lifestyle of. Then, choose wisely - not only is this about the rest of your life - it's investing a huge chunk of change into your future - and you want a highly reputatble surgeon behind the scalpel. If you ever want to chat - just drop me an email, okay? You can also check out my web site at www.bodybybaltasar.com Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

February 6, 2007
I just got back from Dr Valencia (www.affordablebariatrics.com) in Columbia. It was fabulous and there were 6 other Americans there while I was there. They took great care of me... Holly
   — comom2trips

February 6, 2007
If you will go to forums, it lists first by states, then out of the states. It has a place that says south of the border. that will give you a lot of information about surgeons in Mexico and how long they have practiced, etc. I was surprised, one who is pretty well known, Dr Rumbaut, of Monterrey, does the surgery on people up to 70. An acquaintance of mine went there and stayed for 1-2 weeks for the followup. I think the whole thing cost around $10,000. I've had to pay almost that much out of pocket, with insurance.
   — geneswife

February 15, 2007
I went to Lima Peru South America. I had a gastric bypass and was out of the hospital in three days, no complications. the surgery cost me 8000 dollars and this included the hospital stay. You can contact me at [email protected] if you have questions i can help you with
   — beshelton