big jon

Hi, I am considering a gastric sleeve surgery. I am new to this and just doing some research about the different types of surgery for your stomach to lose weight, where to go, prices, etc. Thank you for your posts and the information. I am getting more skeptical about this though. Yet I see those of you who had a successful and safe and clean experience and surgery and no issues or complications and you are doing great now and you have lost weight! I am 6'4", 370# and I used to be about 230-250 and an athlete. Depression and eating too much and not exercising has caused me to gain weight. I think I am considering this because it is a fresh start, lose weight fast, and it is cheap in Mexico at around $4,500-5000 I think. I must be losing my mind. sigh........ Help!? I found BariatricPal just through google. I am considering weight loss surgery. I was going to book a trip to Dr. Almanza in Tijuana, MX, because I know people and have talked to at least one of them and him and his wife had a great experience and would recommend it. They didn't have any issues and things are going great for them now. But then I found these below, so now I am looking for someone else in Mexico I guess?...... http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/337950-bariatricpal-is-no-longer-affiliated-or-recommending-dr-mario-almanza/ http://www.10news.com/news/team-10-dozens-injured-during-weight-loss-surgery-in-mexico http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/another-death-following-weight-loss-surgery-booked-by-florida-company http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4182970/Complications-from-my-sisters-surgery-Dr-Almanza-Reyes/ Plus, I had my brother's wife, who is a nurse, chew me out tonight and she was pissed when she found out I was going to MX. She is like what the heck, they don't have the standards we do, etc. I know, I feel embarrassed for being this way and even thinking about scheduling a surgery outside the U.S. I have not put a deposit down yet nor bought a plane ticket. Did any of you go to Mexico, was it a good experience? I was just hoping there would not be so many cases or such a high percentage of incidents or issues compared to the U.S. just because the price is cheaper. Thoughts? Thank you!