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I've been researching the lap band for some time now. I'm a lower BMI but with ALL the troubles that a life time of being fat, constant dieting, or trying to keep off weight that was lost - can befall a person! That's a mouthful - but 'nough said - right?!

I'm considering Dr. Kuri - Tijuanna, Dr. DelaGarza - Monterrey, Dr. Ariel Ortiz - Tijuanna, or Dr. Roberto Rumbaut (can't think where his facility is - at the moment cry.gif

Any help would be soooooo appreciated!

Patti

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I think you are choosing between the top 3 docs in MX. Now, where do you want to travel and what's your "style"? What do you appreciate in a doc?

I think think think Rumbaut is in Monterrey. GeezerSue used him and she is very very well-researched. I used Kuri because of his reliable track record and good reputation. His facility isn't so fancy. Ortiz has an excellent reputation as well, and seems to have nicer ficilities (by report...I have personally never seen them) but some folks say he's a bit...confident? That can't be bad.

This is just my opinion based on what I'm reading and what I experienced with Kuri myself. So, do your own research. But it sounds like you are on the right track!

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I was banded by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana last Friday and believe he was the best choice. No complaints from me. Excellent surgeon, staff and facilities. Very good reputation.

Even had fun while I was there doing - told to walk the day after surgery for a bit - and walked the local tourist place, Revolution Boulevard??

I'm feeling great, healing up very well and losing weight!

~aleiya

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