Has anyone gone to mexico for lap-band?

[ckopasek 0]

I have had mine in Mexico two years ago, my daughter 1 year ago and two of her friends. If you call me I will tell you the about the best Dr. ever. He is my hero. I can get it for you for only $5500 and the clinic is beautiful, clean and safe. They will pick you up and fills are free for life, if you are close by. I love the Dr. I went to. Anyone can call me and I will tell you where to go to get it done safely and right by a man who cares about is patients. I can send you before and after pics of me and my daughter. I put one of the most precious people in the world to me in this Dr.'s hands, that is how much I trust him. 619-866-9947

[armygirl2009 0]

i was banded in juarez mexico by dr jose rodriguez. cost was $5400.00 at starmedica hospital. couldnt ask better doctor or hospital. i would do it again in a heartbeat

[bebers 0]

I went to Dr. Kuri in Tijuana. He's done thousands of these procedures. And I'm very happy with my band. He and his staff were great! Beautiful clean hospital. They pick you up at border. And fills are free, but you have to pay $95 to hospital for flouroscopy room. His price is about $7k. you can go to web site to check it out. Lap Band Surgery In Mexico: Dr. Kuri & Associates

[msdv 5]

If you ask me:

Because they can

Everyone must get a piece of the pie in the US so they charge more

In MX or overseas, you pay the Doctor & he pays any fees out of his pocket. (use of Hospital, product, assistance from others...)

This is so true!!

If I had not been approved for surgery here . I would have gone to MX to get banded.

I could not go to my 1st choice DR because my ins. is out of network for him and I did not want to get stuck with a bill for thousands of dollars. I want to be thin not go bankrupt.

It's really a shame.

I wish you the best.

[headin_to_mxico 0]

I was thinking about going to see Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala in Tijuana,Mexico. I was hoping I could talk to a real person that has had there surgery there. My Ins. wont pay cause my BMI is not high enough and I have no health related issues. My BMI is 37 and I feel terrible about myself. Hope somone can help.:cool:

I had the exact same problem with surgery in the US and the same BMI as you. I went to Mexico and had my surgery by Dr Rumbraut (sp?) Myself along with other bandsters here have used him and everyone I know who has used him has loved him and his staff. PM me if you want more info. One awsome thing about him is that he only cuts one incision thats about two inches instead of the five that most Drs do. That was the deal sealer for me. He cost around 7k if I remember right.

Now one last thing. I feel I need to be honest with you and tell you that one year out I am only 30 pounds down. I know many bandsters who started with low BMI who loose much much slower than average. I am now half way done with my weight loss one year out, but going into it I thought because I had minimal amount to loose that I would be done faster. Not the case. Now some bandsters who started low BMI do end up loosing really fast. BUT, I think for most starting with a BMI under 40, it is much slower going for us. So mentally prepare yourself for that. I didnt, and I had some really dark moments where I didnt think it would work for me an I got really depressed over feeling like a failure. I now realize it is totally working, just taking me twice as long to get there.

[nikki6055 3]

has anyone been banded by dr rodriguez in juarez mexico?

[nikki6055 3]

hi that is the place i am thinking of going to . please tell me more about it . my email is nikki6055@yahoo. my # is 423-963-6275 i would really like to talk to you about this

thanks

nicole

[lisanjason 0]

I went to Dr Kuri inTJ Mexico. I couldnt have been happier with my choice.Dr Kuri and his staff treated me perfectly and the procedure went on with no problems at all.4 months later I referred my sister to him and her experience and actual procedure went just as well.WE LOVE DR KURI!!! He knows exactly what he's doing and tells it like it is! I plan to take my teenage son to him when he's ready to be banded! My sister and I both have been lapband success stories ,both losing over 125 lbs each!!

Edited July 21, 2010 by lisanjason

[doeboy77 12]

Hi there im very new to this. I have the money to go get the lapband in mexico. need more info on who a good doctor is and i also had some more questions...but would like someone who had the surgery in mexico to email me at doeboy77@hotmail.com please

[amberblaiz 0]

Mmmm I see all these great sounding doctors but I still have no idea how to choose. =/

Also something kinda funny I have noticed is that lapband patients of MX seem to have LESS complications then lapband USA.

If you have any advise or suggestions on finding a good doctor in Mexico or could explain how the process works please sent me a PM or email amberblaiz@gmail.com

[Hynita 113]

My dad did his lap band in mexico about three years ago it took him a really long time to figure it out and this year it started working he has lost 105 pounds only problem he says is u dont have a doctor close to do fills etc..

[tagyourit 53]

I used Dr Ortiz with the OCC. I loved it. I have a link to the clinc on my blog if you want to check it out. He also has some youtube videos on there to explain things.

[mmarshalynne 0]

I was banded by Dr. Rod in Juarez 1/12/2011. Everything seemed state of the art, clean and professional. I only paid $5,400.

I was thinking about going to see Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala in Tijuana,Mexico. I was hoping I could talk to a real person that has had there surgery there. My Ins. wont pay cause my BMI is not high enough and I have no health related issues. My BMI is 37 and I feel terrible about myself. Hope somone can help.:biggrin:

[mmarshalynne 0]

He was my surgeon on 1/12/11. It is the same guy that you see on the you tube video. (To me that was a relief.) I was very nervous, but it turned out to be quite simple. The hospital was state of the art and clean. There were very nice doctors. I wish I had not been so nervous., because for me everything went easily and well.

has anyone been banded by dr rodriguez in juarez Mexico?

[Laura Lane 0]

I was thinking about going to see Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala in Tijuana,Mexico. I was hoping I could talk to a real person that has had there surgery there. My Ins. wont pay cause my BMI is not high enough and I have no health related issues. My BMI is 37 and I feel terrible about myself. Hope somone can help.:biggrin:

i had my sleeve done with Dr.Aceves in Mexicali.....he is definitely your best choice....reliable and professional. he is totally worth it.....please feel free to contact his patient coord.