Awww!!! Need help choosing a lapband dr in mexico

[vacationgirl 1]

Dr. Ortiz banded me on March 7th I had a great experience and felt safe the whole time! I am 11 days post op and doing well and am happy I did it! Wish I would have done it sooner. The Mexican Lapband Dr's have more experience then the US Docs when it comes to the Lapband and a I know that they teach Seminars in the US to the our US Dr's. I would rather have a dr who has done a over 5,000 lapbands then a dr. who has done only 200 or so. It is a personal choice but I was happy with Dr. Ortiz and the after care was wonderful!

[sandy1 1]

I am considering surgery in Mexico also. The doctors seem to care much more than anyone I have dealt with in the USA. True Results makes me feel like just a number and I get the feeling they don't care about anything but he $$$$$$$$$$. The only problem I am having is with the fills. I can't travel back to Mexico for fills. Makes me think I am just stuck using these uncaring folks here in Texas!

[honk 780]

One big concern I would have is WHERE in Mexico. There are some areas that are literally a warzone. Research the location carefully.

[Khymaren 0]

Hello Bandsters,

I am new to the forum, however; I did get the lapband with Dr. Almanza-Reyes at Jerusalem Hospital 5/27/2011. So far so good. Everything went smoothly. My sister came along with me and they treated her like she was a QUEEN. The staff was awesome. The facility was small ..., but the first week of July 2011 they will be closing down for renovations to expand the hospital. I have not experienced any complications thus far. They truely laid out the red carpet!

[blondeej 111]

As I stated in my earlier post many months ago - I was banded in Feb by Dr Aceves in Mexicali. Never have I been treated better in a hospital environment. If I had my choice I would never enter another Hospital in the states again. My whole trip I felt completely SAFE and comfortable, even while crossing the boarder. If going to Dr. Aceves you don't cross over in Tijuana, you cross over BY Mexicali - so basically your whole vehicle transit is in the states until you cross over. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos truly care abou the success of their patients. I am flying down next month when I will be approx 7 mo post of to get my band checked by Dr. A and Dr. C. bc my aftercare surgeon herein the US very well may have poked a hole in my tubing due to his ignorance during a fill.. idk we shall see. For those of you that know nothing about Mexico surgeons or traveling there you obviously don't have a dog in this fight - other than to just criticize other people's decisions. Real nice.

[saints=love 1]

blondee they're not criticizing the doctors in Mexico any seminar you attend in the states they tell you if you dont decide to go through their facility atleast choose a center of excellence so you know for sure you'll have the very best treatment when you have your surgery.

[blondeej 111]

blondee they're not criticizing the doctors in Mexico any seminar you attend in the states they tell you if you dont decide to go through their facility atleast choose a center of excellence so you know for sure you'll have the very best treatment when you have your surgery.

?? not sure what point you're trying to make here?

I was refering to the people that were saying things like "I don't know why anyone would ever go to Mexico for surgery", etc.

[saints=love 1]

lol I clearly stated my point... pick a center of excellence for the best care you ever hear you get what you pay for is that any clearer for you...

[blondeej 111]

lol I clearly stated my point... pick a center of excellence for the best care you ever hear you get what you pay for is that any clearer for you...

ouch! do you need a crane to help remove that chip on your shoulder?? LOL GEEZ.

Have you ever been to Mexico for surgery??

And it was clear as mudd originally.

[saints=love 1]

omg lol im ending this debate ok with all smiles deal...deal

[Darkkmocha 5]

Why Mexico. FDA had lowered the BMI in the USA and lots of surgeons are doing self pay for around 9 - 10,000 dollars, with a BMI of 30 or more.