Lapband surgery in Mexico

[getting fit 0]

Hello all,

I'm considering having my lapband procedure done in Mexico.

Has anyone else had theirs done far from home?

I would really appreciate your comments and or advice.

[JonathanNY 0]

Hello all,

I'm considering having my lapband procedure done in Mexico.

Has anyone else had theirs done far from home?

I would really appreciate your comments and or advice.

honestly unless you knew the doctor personally, i wouldnt. unless your a mexican citizen.

god forbid anything goes wrong, your SOL.

and by SOL i mean in terms of malpractice, sueing, medical insurance, having the MD disbarred etc.

[TaniaG 17]

Hello all,

I'm considering having my lapband procedure done in Mexico.

Has anyone else had theirs done far from home?

I would really appreciate your comments and or advice.

Hi,

What state are you in? I had my surgery done in El Paso, TX which is just miles away from Mexico. I have a great dr, Dr. Ben Clapp.

Are you considering Mexico to save money? If so, this is not the time to think of saving money. If something should go wrong there is really nothing you could do.

[getting fit 0]

honestly unless you knew the doctor personally, i wouldnt. unless your a mexican citizen.

god forbid anything goes wrong, your SOL.

and by SOL i mean in terms of malpractice, sueing, medical insurance, having the MD disbarred etc.

[getting fit 0]

That's what I've been worrying about! Thanks for your comments.

Where did you have yours done?

[getting fit 0]

Hi,

What state are you in? I had my surgery done in El Paso, TX which is just miles away from Mexico. I have a great dr, Dr. Ben Clapp.

Are you considering Mexico to save money? If so, this is not the time to think of saving money. If something should go wrong there is really nothing you could do.

[getting fit 0]

Thanks for commenting.

Yes money is a consideration but also I've been hearing so much about

medical travel. although you have a very good point.

[JonathanNY 0]

Hey there! I haven't gotten mineyet may 16th is my big day. Do you have medical insurance? Keep in mind that getting the band isn't ultimate. You have to go for either weekly or monthly checkups and if needed will require fills. Also consider the cot of travel and what if god forbid down the road you need It removed or emergency surgery? I can cheap out on buying name brands or skipping on certain things to save a few dollars but think about what you are saying. Don't do it.

[getting fit 0]

Hey there! I haven't gotten mineyet may 16th is my big day. Do you have medical insurance? Keep in mind that getting the band isn't ultimate. You have to go for either weekly or monthly checkups and if needed will require fills. Also consider the cot of travel and what if god forbid down the road you need It removed or emergency surgery? I can cheap out on buying name brands or skipping on certain things to save a few dollars but think about what you are saying. Don't do it.

Well I definately have some more considering to do. I want to wish you the very best on your up coming big day May 16th!

Good luck on your weight loss journey

[Shelloyd 0]

I know someone who had their surgery in Mexico. She said it was a GREAT experience as well as a nice little vacation. She said she had a nurse come to hotel (on the beach) to check on her daily. She had NO complaints and is doing great.

Hello all,

I'm considering having my lapband procedure done in Mexico.

Has anyone else had theirs done far from home?

I would really appreciate your comments and or advice.