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I just wanted to add my personal experience with the Tijuana, MX sleeve surgery.

I had my sleeve done in Sept 2011 and had such a wonderful experience that I took my husband down to have it done in January 2012. Since then I just got back from taking my sister to have the surgery.

Everyone of the experiences has been great.

We stayed at Mi Doctor Hospital and Dr Garcia did the surgery. From the time of the coordinator, which was alma with Ready 4 a Change til the time we got home we had no problems at all.

Samuel will pick you up at the San Diego airport and transfer you to the hotel (5 star Marriott was ours) for one night. You are then shuttled to the hospital the next morning for a 2 night stay. Hospital is very clean and everyone efficient. You then will be transported back to the hotel for a 2 night stay. Samuel will then take you to the airport for your flight home.

Never met a group of nicer and more efficient people.

The hospital room had two beds so I may rest also while travelling with my husband and sister.

For $5000 total you can't beat the price and the care was outstanding. No red tape like up here in the states.

Since I have been down there 3 times I have seen quite a lot. Hope this helps some of you that needs the surgery but is a little hesitant with Mexico. Never felt unsafe at all and they will do all they can to make you happy. Wonderful group of people and very skillful.

Janet

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I just wanted to add my personal experience with the Tijuana, MX sleeve surgery.

I had my sleeve done in Sept 2011 and had such a wonderful experience that I took my husband down to have it done in January 2012. Since then I just got back from taking my sister to have the surgery.

Everyone of the experiences has been great.

We stayed at Mi Doctor Hospital and Dr Garcia did the surgery. From the time of the coordinator, which was alma with Ready 4 a Change til the time we got home we had no problems at all.

Samuel will pick you up at the San Diego airport and transfer you to the hotel (5 star Marriott was ours) for one night. You are then shuttled to the hospital the next morning for a 2 night stay. Hospital is very clean and everyone efficient. You then will be transported back to the hotel for a 2 night stay. Samuel will then take you to the airport for your flight home.

Never met a group of nicer and more efficient people.

The hospital room had two beds so I may rest also while travelling with my husband and sister.

For $5000 total you can't beat the price and the care was outstanding. No red tape like up here in the states.

Since I have been down there 3 times I have seen quite a lot. Hope this helps some of you that needs the surgery but is a little hesitant with Mexico. Never felt unsafe at all and they will do all they can to make you happy. Wonderful group of people and very skillful.

Janet

Very exciting to see - I have heard only the best and i arrive on 5/6 - this Sunday YAHOOOOOO.

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$5000 which included transportation to and from San Diego Airport, 5 star hotel stay first night, 2 nights hospital, surgery, medications etc and then 2 nights at 5 star hotel. The last stay was at the Tijuana Mariott.

Dr Garcia is fantastic and so is his associate Dr Valasco.

Everything was included and great.

Hope this helps

Janet

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5000 which included transportation to and from San Diego Airport' date=' 5 star hotel stay first night, 2 nights hospital, surgery, medications etc and then 2 nights at 5 star hotel. The last stay was at the Tijuana Mariott.

Dr Garcia is fantastic and so is his associate Dr Valasco.

Everything was included and great.

Hope this helps

Janet[/quote']

Thanks Jane it helps. I am scheduled for June 11 and am traveling from Canada alone. Dr. Garcia will be doing mine too. Thanks again.

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Having just returned from Tijuana I can tell you it was on the top 3 decisions I have ever made! Dr Garcia and his group is the best you will find. I had heard of other groups in Mexico and I can only say do your research. The 2 nights in the hospital and 2 nights at the hotel were perfect. My family is happy that I am home and there is NO NEED to worry about Tijuana with this group. Be smart don't do anything stupid like go out at night - as you would not do in your own country! I am happy to speak one on one with anyone - just send my a note.

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Why did y'all decide to do the sleeve instead of the bypass?

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Why did y'all decide to do the sleeve instead of the bypass?

I don't want the bypass because I don't want to re-route my intestines. That kind of freaks me out!

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I know that freaks me out too. I went for my first Dr visit here in Atlanta and I told them I wanted to look into the sleeve and they really pushed for the bypass. I am really wondering if the cost had anything to do with it, they wanting the bypass so the Ins company and myself will have to pay more and the Dr makes more.

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