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Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

A forum for discussing travel to Mexico to have Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or another type of Weight Loss Surgery, as well as for discussing self-pay for weight loss surgery.

4,292 topics in this forum

  1. SCAM ALERT: Tijuana Coordinators BILL YANEZ or STACY ECKEL

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,283 views

  2. ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico

    By LL1982,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,193 views

  3. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Tijuana Coordinator BILL YANEZ and DR. JALIL ILLAN at HOSPITAL BC!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,294 views

  4. ? about post op care

    By tbduarte1,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,619 views

  5. SO CONFUSED...struggling with a decision

    By Flagstaffian,   
    • 10 replies
    • 3,657 views

  6. DR Mayortena or Dr Pablo Fok Russell?

    By Sigh,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,908 views

  7. IMPROVED Gastric Sleeve (IGS) - Dr. Ariel Ortiz

    By AZCRS,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,924 views

  8. ALMANZA EVIL!

    By Layla1222,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,349 views

  9. Passport

    By justsillyme,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,359 views

  10. How to pick a surgeon in Mexico?

    By Charlotteanne99,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,413 views

  11. Im 32 BMI and want to do sleeve for this reason

    By Matt freund,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,466 views

  12. Feb 20, 2019 Pompeii surgical in Tijuana Mexico

    By Tess0554,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2,400 views

  13. Russald Medical

    By Blossoming1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,888 views

  14. Mexico Bariatric Center vs Kaiser - first hand experience and comparison.

    By baribetty,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,893 views

  15. West Medical US Self Pay Experience

    By Bandedbut,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,716 views

  16. Recommendations

    By SergioM,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,311 views

  17. Heartland Weight loss Clinic MO

    By baribetty,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,441 views

  18. Complications back in the US

    By MVK,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,032 views

  19. Surgery in Puerto Vallarta

    By Purple Pride,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,997 views

  20. Considering surgery in Mexico, curious about post op care

    By baribetty,   
    • 8 replies
    • 3,574 views

  21. Date for feb 20th

    By Kila Rass,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,837 views

  22. Dr. Mario Almanza

    By Luiszabala1980,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2,472 views

  23. Surgery at OCC w/ Dr Ariel Ortiz in 9 days!

    By SoCalGuy6622,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2,930 views

  24. recommendations for lipo and bariatric surgery

    By Kelly Sweetheart,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,263 views

  25. Oasis of Hope or HospitalBC?

    By sweetpina,   
    • 8 replies
    • 88 views

  26. What else did you pay for in Mexico?

    By GopherCup,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,116 views

  27. Anyone with experiences with Dr. Elias Ortiz?

    By shyguyyoshi,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,648 views

  28. Anyone know difference between Mexico Bariatric Center and Obesity Control Center?

    By SymphonyOfDreams,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,470 views

  29. Thoughts on Mexico Bariatric Center vs Obesity Control Center?

    By SymphonyOfDreams,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,410 views

  30. Planning surgery mid May

    By GopherCup,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,002 views

  31. EOC Elias Krtiz and Company- Tijuana, MX

    By Crystalmoon,   
    • 10 replies
    • 6,287 views

  32. DR Cesar elenes

    By Fatmansrebirth,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,539 views

  33. Exploring Options for Sleeve to Bypass in Mexico

    By teedsg,
    • 4 replies
    • 15,012 views

  34. Insurance and safety for self pay vsg

    By Softtacocrumbs,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,629 views

  35. Surgeon recommendations in Tijuana for mini gastric bypass from sleeve

    By Thisisgonnabegreat!,   
    • 16 replies
    • 7,785 views

  36. Dr.Carlos Zerrweck at ABC Santa Fe in CDMX

    By pawa82,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,358 views

  37. What do you wish you knew before having surgery in Mexico?

    By Klumzyfule66,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,543 views

  38. Will US insurance coverage Mexico surgery?

    By SmartySassyNoPants,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,710 views

  39. Mexico bariatric center

    By Edward12,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,773 views

  40. Houston, TX

    By carekhat,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,971 views

  41. Mexicali Sleeve Surgery

    By SH76,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,475 views

  42. 🙋🏻‍♀️Dr.Rene Armenta ..any patient of him or coments

    By SusanaMk,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,614 views

  43. DR. PEREZ CORZO in TIJUANA RENEW BARIATRIC

    By SusanaMk,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,909 views

  44. Has anyone used Dr.Perez in TJ

    By kathyG1221,
    • 3 replies
    • 6,472 views

  45. Dr. Jose Eduardo García Flores

    By Pink7777,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3,560 views

  46. Renew bariatrics in Mexico

    By Mztraccy,
    • 3 replies
    • 4,311 views

  47. Renew Bariatrics - Tijuana, Mexico

    By supermujer,
    • 5 replies
    • 6,592 views

  48. Gastric Bypass in Tijuana?

    By Ninabnina77,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,547 views

  49. Gastric sleeve revision surgery to Gastric bypass

    By Ninabnina77,
    • 5 replies
    • 6,458 views

  50. Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Looking for a surgeon in Mexico

    By Chrissy777,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,701 views

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  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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