AmandaRaeLeo

I've read if your passport card isn't delivered in time print out proof it is being processed. That along with 2 forms of ID should be enuff.. I just cannot remember where I read that so don't quite that as gospel. Amanda Rae

I believe she was being facetious. I am not attempting to speak for her of course. I am, however, fairly confident she was not calling you a liar. Ppl have insisted, adamantly, it is impossible for Dr. Almanza to do more than 8 surgeries per day although reports of 10 or more have surfaced multiple times. Some patients become very protective and defensive... I hope you're recovering well... Amanda Rae

Best of luck! Safe surgery. Amanda Rae

Ditto that. Amanda Rae

An extra $60. http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_837.html Amanda Rae

Mine took 3 weeks. I did not expedite it. Amanda Rae

There are several surgeons in Mx to choose from. The price range varies from 4k - 11k. Experience, location (coastal vs boarder town), and venue (clinic vs hospital) plays a big part in the pricing. If you're going alone two surgeons stand out due to them having very hands on coordinators in Tijuana. Dr. Ponce de Leon/Trish and Dr. Illan/Omar. Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Aceves are the most expensive but they also have excellent reputations on both sides of the boarder. Dr. A. Ortiz and Dr. Pompa both work out International Centers of Excellence (I.C.E) and Dr. A. Ortiz has been doing WLS (mostly Lapband I think) for a long time. I don't know as much about Dr. Pompa. A Lighter Me has been in TJ for 10 years and they have different surgeons to choose from and different locations like TJ, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Guadalajara, and more I believe. ALM's feature surgeon is Dr. Lopez. Ready 4 a Change and ALM were once one company. I believe they have similar locales. Their pricing is similar. Their feature surgeon is Dr. F. Garcia. He has about 8+ years experience. Very well reviewed. Dr. Almanza at Jerusalem Hospital is very well known. His hospital is a clinic. There are many threads about him. Those are the names I know best and have researched at one time or another. I chose Dr. Lopez with ALM although I may switch to Dr. A. Ortiz. I have sleep apnea and a heart issue, SVT, that kicks in every once in awhile and I think an I.C.E. location might calm my nerves. I'm sure there are many others who can chime in with even more data and expand this list. Good luck. Amanda Rae

Best of luck to you! Safe surgery. Amanda Rae

What is the earliest anyone has started their preop diet? I have a BMI of 57 and I'm trying desperately to get it under 50 by 3/18. I've been given the okay to start it now by my coordinator. Thoughts and experiences? Amanda Rae

Extremely terrifying! Amanda Rae

What is the price quote for the Sleeve? Amanda Rae

Very scary. I'd be too scared. Amanda Rae

Thank you! Amanda Rae

Does Mi Doctor have a cardiologist on site? Amanda Rae

It is taking a long time for those with education credits and such. They are not even processing them until mid-February. I'm going into debt to the government and they delay my refund! Why am I being punished for wanting to further my education?

That's good to know. I have occasional incidents (incidences?) of SVT and although I made sure to disclose it I wanted to make sure there was a heart specialist on call. Amanda Rae