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I hope that you get to feel better....soon..... who did your procedure ? I was thinking about going to Mexico however, I will take a medical loan and do it in the USA.... not sure with whom yet ......R

I read a post earlier about a woman who had her surgery schedualed in Mexico...she changed her mind and asked for your money back.....she was given a hard time and the coordinator was mean and nasty....he sent her a 'rubber check;..atleast, she made the right decision.....I suppose the coordinator did not want to lose his commission......I feel that we have to be vigilant and question everything.....`thoughts ?????

oh my! so sorry that you had that terrible experience.....what will you do to get the money returned to you ? If that coordinator Henry insulted you and caed you all kinds of names.....that is serious...since he clearly represents the surgeon that he works for....perhaps, he did not want to lose his commission and got angry....? I am glad that you told the truth about your awful experience...no person should have to be put down...and hated upon.... have you thought of contacting the embassy to file a complaint ? Mexico 's rules are different and perhaps, they could assist you in having your funds returned and an apology made to you.......have faith...... you will get through this terrible experience....just know in your heart that you have helped and alerted others.......

thanks so much.... I too, have been reading so many posts and I have also spoken to people.... many have had wonderful successes.... Ijust finished school and now I will have to take a medical loan....I have found some good surgeons in the USA.....and hope that they would be amenable to working out a payment plan.....I was thinking about going to Mexico however, at this juncture....I will interview some of the physicians in the USA.....I wish you well and good health....

that is i=one of the reasons....I have looking to have the surgery in th USA...will have to take a loan to do so.....all the best...

Someone that I know in California suggested a surgeon at a hospital in NYC.....langone NYU ? His name is Dr. Fielding ?? Anyone hear of him ? Since I am looking at doctors only in America.....I am open to finding the best.....will take out a medical loan.... in looking at the Mexico doctors, I was so concerned since I learned of mixed messages and information? And, having such a serious operation in another country is another consideration.....?

still undecided..... I have searched for several of the best to do the gastric sleeve....and wanted to go to Mexico ...however, after reading and speaking to many people--I will have it done in the USA....take a loan.......just got out of school....so it is difficult..... how did you find your surgeon ?

Hi...where are you having it done ? I am thinking about someone at Englewood Hospital or Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhatten....who will be doing yours ?

Ever hear of a Dr. Ibrahim at Englewood Hospital ????Or aa Dr. Daniel Herron att Mt. Sinai in Manhatten ?

who was your surgeon in N Jersey ?

yes....graduated from lawschool and will study for the Bar Exam..... at this juncture...unable to afford a USA doc...

thanks for your most interesting comments.....however, in my personal experience in doing due diligence and research....I have discovered some rather difficult discrepancies ( speaking to actual people instead of reading posts)....and, tragically, there have been major problems.....as an american consumer as well as an attorney....I have the right to review and ask questions.....and find the best surgeon to do the gastric sleeve procedure.....personality is one thing and surgical skill and competence is another kettle of fish... in the interim....I will be buying his book....wishing you all the very best for success and the best of health........

Ilive in the USA....anyone here on the Canadian forum ever gone to Dr. Guillermo Allvarez in Mexico for the GS procedure ? he has a clinic in Piedras Negras....and I have been getting mixed messages from former patients and others posting fine results.....?

Iam a newbie.....the U of pennsylvania has the best doctors in the country....cant go there since I dont have insurance....have been looking into Mexico....a Dr. Guillermo Allvarez in Piedras negras......so far, I have gotten mixed opinions and dont know what to do...wish I could go to Penn Medicine....they have the best trained docs there.... anyone know something about this surgeon in Mexico ?

thanks so much-so appreciate your thoughts .... in the USA--there seems to be a 6 to 9 month process before consideration by a surgeon....I was told that a person first has to see manty medical professionals to get cleared and be ready for the operation...it has built in costs even before and when a person like me does not have any insurance...it seems to be so impossible...does. Dr.G.Allvarez do any testing....like an endoscope and apnea test since there is anesthesia involved ...?I am a severe asthmaticwith other medical issues...I guess considered high risk....how would Dr. Allvarez manage someon like me ? He does charge alot of money and having to pay this much so hard...to do now....I have to lose about 100 lbs....bad eating habits and lots of stress( just finished school). I read some posts( and spoke to some gals) the town is pretty dangerous....is there security from the local police dept?....has anyone read th book that he wrote ?I might get a copy.....

thanx for your input..it is difficult especially, reading posts ....so many..I did however find people to speak to over the phone ...it is scary because of th post operative complications that some of these folks had ..some ended up in hospital for a long time with massive infections and leaks....I worry because I have alot of unwanted weight to take off...diets have failed.....in reading the medical literature..not enough is known about the effects are longterm... operation has not been around for that many years,,,?I think that a doctor would need years and years of post grad study,,,I cant afford the US doctors...I dont have insurance either...,,those of us who need this help unfortunately,have to look abroad.......american docs have huge malpractice insurance..in a foreign country,a person is on their own.....and that is like playing russian roullete.....with no recourse...some people go to India....oh my...

I know for a fact,...now after speaking to others who have used his 'medical expertise'' that he has had 'serious' problems and can be truly freightening ....?

I see that this doctor is popular......have there been any REAL problems with this doctor and the outcome of his operations ? Afraid of possible leaks...etc.? Anyone experience this...? I am desperate to lose the 100 pounds + of weight....

Have you been to your own doctor to see if you have an infection ? Perhaps, get some bloodtests and a scan ? I hope that you get to feel better soon....I have started my search for this procedure.......

does anyone know a dr. Guillermo Alvarez? from Mexico? What are the downsides...? I have read some posts and they do not favor hiss abilities ?