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I went on the recommendation of my primary care who had gone to Dr Joya in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in March 06 because she had a patient who went and was very happy........We both had the same HMO insurance and it did not cover lap bands at the time...so we were both self pay....hence the decision to go to Mexico....I went June 06 and had a great experience it was first class treatment all the way......no complications no regrets......I feel that I had first rate care and I have had 7 surgeries in my life:clap2:

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Cost, I went because I needed help and my insurance wouldn't cover it. I also had great service, no complications, and no regrets.

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How about Mexico VS Canada?

Andree, you should ask this, or look it up elsewhere on the board... unless you are specifically wondering which Canadians went to Mexico. Use the search feature, and just type in Mexico. You can read about all the good experiences and reasons TO go to Mexico, as well as bad ones, and reasons not to. You also need to research more Dr's, cause there a quite a few to chose from there... you'll be able to find all that info elsewhere on the board.

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Sorry andree... you did ask in the general area, I just saw that. You should read through old posts though... really... there is TONS of info about going to Mexico. People ask the same questions you are, everyday. :)

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I went to Dr Zapada in monterrey mexico. My expericence with them was great i was banded on 10-10-07. They do have a website, feel free to email me.

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I'm a healthcare professional and was very skeptical. Needless to say, I did ALOT of research before making my decision. I ended up going to Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and it was a wonderful experience. I read his book LAPBAND FOR LIFE before the surgery and found it extremely informative and helpful. He is an excellent surgeon with impeccable credentials. Good luck with whomever you choose!

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