SherryLuka

I am glad you enjoyed it and i hope the info was helpful. Please let me know how your surgery and recovery goes. You can watch my progress on Youtube, Username: SherryLuka. Good luck and God speed!:rolleyes2:

I am not going to use him, I am going to Mexico alone so I will feel safer going to Dr Ortiz for $7700. My date is 11-28-08 and my deposit ($500) is paid. I will let someone try Dr Reyes first. It was too scary for me. Also when I called to verify the hospital I was told a different place than what was advertised (Hospital Angeles). This lead me to believe he is trying to break into the market and hence the low price. And that's normally not a problem except I am not a car or a house. The Lady at Dr Ortiz office told me the lap band alone costs $3000 so she was not sure how this guy was operating at the $5500 rate. That was ALL I needed to hear. If you do Use Dr Reyes and all is well I will let other people know.

Its IS Low, TOO Low for my taste AND I can't find anything on this guy AND he looks 12 years old. I have placed my deposit with Dr Ortiz. I will be going alone and I think this is the best decision for me. I have yet to hear anything negative about his establishment other than he's a tad on the cocky side (which I could tell from his Youtube videos). Hey, I'm OK with Cocky, just don't kill or damage me. Your advise is well taken thanks for the info, I will let you all know how it goes. My surgery date is 11-28-08. I feel all will be well.

I read your story and it was very helpful, Thanks so much!

I can't find anything out about this other doctor and his $5500 (which I Love) so I have place my deposit with Dr Ortiz, because he has a zero mortality rate (that I am aware of) and that is worth the extra $2200 for my health and life.. Let me know if you find out anything.

Stormy, I have decided to go with Dr Otiz, I was unable to find any info out about the other Doctor. Thanks for the response. :thumbup:

I have started my Journey. Due to lack of insurance (self employed):biggrin:, I will be going to Mexico for my LapBand surgery. I am scared. But I have no other choice( I feel ). AND it looks like I will be going on my own, NO LESS. But this is so worth it. I have tentatively scheduled my surgery for the week of Thanksgiving. I am using Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes, Mexicoweightlosssurgery.com or alighterme.com. Does anyone have any reviews or comments about this company before I put in my deposit? I am to fly into San Diego, Ca and they will take me across the border to Tijuana. Anyone?

Try $5,500 (all inclusive hotel for me and a friend, etc) :tongue2: plus the cost of my Southwest airlines flight. Not bad, eh?

I need to think positive your are sooo right! I just can't stop thinking about the risks and how monumental this all is. God help me! Make no mistake, I am doing this in November.:tongue2:

Thanks for the comment because I am REALLY having my mini freak outs now, One day I am good next day I am crawling out of my skin. I am not ashamed of being a self pay. I just think its a "cryin shame."

I am nervous as heck, but I am going to Mexico the week of Thanksgiving...so scary! anyone got advise? I have started my Journey. Due to lack of insurance (self employed):biggrin:, I will be going to Mexico for my LapBand surgery. I am scared. But I have no other choice( I feel ). AND it looks like I will be going on my own, NO LESS. But this is so worth it. I have tentatively scheduled my surgery for the week of Thanksgiving. I am using Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes, Mexicoweightlosssurgery.com or alighterme.com. Does anyone have any reviews or comments about this company before I put in my deposit? I am to fly into San Diego, Ca and they will take me across the border to Tijuana. Anyone?

I have started my Journey. Due to lack of insurance (self employed):biggrin:, I will be going to Mexico for my LapBand surgery. I am scared. But I have no other choice( I feel ). AND it looks like I will be going on my own, NO LESS. But this is so worth it. I have tentatively scheduled my surgery for the week of Thanksgiving. I am using Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes, Mexicoweightlosssurgery.com or alighterme.com. Does anyone have any reviews or comments about this company before I put in my deposit? I am to fly into San Diego, Ca and they will take me across the border to Tijuana. Anyone?