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Awesome!! That's just what I wanted to know. What are the prices like down there?

I know there were some post-opers that were up and shopping after surgery. What stores are in walking distance to the Marriott? Any gas stations or grocery stores? Thanks!!

Im considering bringing back some B-12 injections so I had to see what TSA says about medication.

MzJay Im so sorry about your accident. Rest up and get better!

Hi! So I have decided to book with Dr.Garcia for surgery on April 8. I will traveling alone and Im desperately looking for others that will atleast be at the Marriott from April 7-April 12. Anybody?!?!

@@elenasal YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! Who is your surgeon?

Just booked with Dr.Garcia for April 8. I will be traveling alone so if anyone else will be at the Marriott or florence hospita between April 7-12 PLEASE let me know. Thx

npark36, THANK YOU for your input!!

Yes I am! I am doing some searching now. How was your experience with Garcia? You can PM me if you prefer. Thanks!

THANKS!!!

Hi! I too am looking for some info on those that had their surgery in Guadalajara. I am considering on going to Dr.Diaz but when I contacted his office yesterday, they said he no longer works out of Tijuana, only Guadalajara. Im a little bumbed about that.

Hola! Just a quick introduction. Like many of you, Ive struggled with my weight; yoyo dieting, diet pills (off the shelf and prescription) numerous weight loss clinics, etc. Now that I am a little older, I find it even harder to lose weight, and stay healthy (my knees hurt, I'm tired all of the time). Im tired of losing 40, gaining 60. I honestly believe I have totally screwed up my metabolism from all of the torture i have put my body through. I contacted the my local bariatric physican, attended the seminars, did all of the insurance requirements, and ended up paying 100s of dollar in copays and uncovered medical expenses just for the insurance company to deny me. (BCBSIl - no proof of trying to manage high blood pressure.) Anyway, i received a quote yesterday to get a VSG locally for $19,000. Self pay option. I can't swing that. Mexico it is. *Nic*

Thanks Sky, I SURE WILL!!!

Back in October when i was testing for my medical clearance for my insurance company, my lab work came back positive for the H-Pylori bacteria. My surgeon called and said that I could not have surgery until it was treated and until I produced a negative blood test. Well the prescription never got filled because my insurance co denied the surgery before i filled it. SO…my question is, did anyone test positive for H-Pylori and have the surgery in Mexico? Did the dr in Mexico even ask about it? Thx! *Nic*

A lot of people that have been diagnosed with H-Pylori have a hard time of getting rid of it and have to go through multiple tiered antibiotic treatments that sometimes don't work. I am going to do some more research and see what else I can find. And also talk to a dr.

I was just on the phone with Dr.Kims office onFriday! I do not have a date or dr just yet. The whole thought of going to Mexico came up Friday night when I spoke with Dr.Kim and Dr.Marema's office about self pay options that turned out to be almost 20 grand out of pocket.

Will do! Thanks guys

Did anyone pay with credit card for their surgery? If not, what method payment did you use? *Nic*

It is very common. So I found this article last night while trying to find more on this H-Pylori issue and I came across an article in the US National Library of Medicines website titled, The impact of Helicobacter pylori on the complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.They conducted a study of 682 patients and the conclusion of the study is:"There appears to be no association between H. pylori infection and post-LSG complications." (Last sentence of the abstract) Here is the link to the abstract: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24155112 (Disclosure: I am not saying that it is ok to have surgery with the bacteria present in your body, I am just presenting to folks on the board what I am finding in my research of this topic.)

Thanks World Traveler! Yes curiouslyhopeful, you are lucky because that is one less thing you have to worry about!

Did you have any complications that you think the bacteria may have contributed to? And thank you for the reply.

Thanks ladies!

I would have but I started a new job 2 weeks later where I am a contract employee which means no benefits or insurance. I was supposed to be hired on as a regular employee after 90 days but that has came and gone because of hiring freeze.

Im just bumping this post because this translation sheet is very helpful.

(Wanting to start this back up…)