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Anyone have band revision with Dr Ariel Ortiz?

How long have you had it?

Idk, I was asking if anyone had a band revision to another surgery with him.I assumed you were considering using him for a revision. In which case that is the first question I'd ask him. You want to hear hundreds (or more) ideally.Yes researching him. So I'm trying to hear from people who have used him.

Idk, I was asking if anyone had a band revision to another surgery with him.

Is there and updated list of USA docs for this surgery? Is there and updated list of USA docs for this surgery?No, only those two docs are doing the mgb in usa now, but i have heard a rumor that dr. Rutledge may be returning. Triss Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App And where is he returning to?

Is that where u are from?

Is there and updated list of USA docs for this surgery? Is there and updated list of USA docs for this surgery?

Who was your surgeon? How has your journey been with it?

Tried those two, but the doctor I'm researching doesn't come up.

Where do I check to see if a Dr is board certified and legit?

Where u self pat with Dr Suh? How was your experience with him? How are you doing now?

I'm getting revision on August 8 with Dr. Suh in Murrieta. Hopefully he can do it in one surgery. Sent from my iPad using VST Where you self pay with Dr Suh on your revision? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Was anyone self pay with Dr Suh? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

We're you self pay with Dr Suh? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Were you self pay with Dr Suh? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

How did everything go? I'm a band to sleeve revision, and have my consult with him in a few weeks. What does he require before the surgery? How quick is his scheduling? Did you end up using Dr Suh? Did you pay our of pocket or insurance cover it? Can you share your experience with me?

Where is this at? Which surgeon?

I had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy in August of 2015 and have lost 90 pounds, going from squeezing into a size 14 / XL to wearing a size 2/4 and S or XS. I surpassed my goal weight, and have had very minimal negative side effects. My endocrinologist had recommended the VSG to me because other women my age and size with PCOS have benefitted from it, and said that some had gone to Mexico because the costs were so high in Los Angeles (I was quoted $29,000 to $35K, vs $4200 for the same surgery a couple of hours drive away in Mexico). My BMI was under 35 so insurance would not pay for anything. I started researching surgeons in Tijuana and reading reviews from patients, and felt confident with Dr. Garcia. I wrote to several of his patients who'd posted about their experiences for more insight. I'm very pleased. Wow congrats! I'm researching at this point to get a revision. And I live in the inland empire.

Who was your surgeon?Anyone here do self pay? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App I paid out of pocket for my surgery with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana. It was $4200 which included two nights at the Marriott and ground transportation. I had a very positive experience. What surgery did you have? How much have you lost? How did you come to choose this surgeon?

Who was your surgeon? Anyone here do self pay? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Curious for those of you who had your Surgeries in Mx, who do you go to for after care? How do you do your after care? Or any issues arise? If your insurance doesn't cover what do do or who go to after care?

That's not true. It completely depends on which surgeon you use. I had my surgery in TJ, I am over two years post-op, and my surgical team STILL checks in with me regularly and will answer any concerns or questions I have immediately via phone or email. Who was your surgeon?

Which surgeon?

Msgd you

Thanks! Yeah seen those post and been looking into that and thought that be an option, up until someone told me horror stories about the surgeons out there :/ Will keep researching for sure! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App