Considering banding in Tijuana

[PamRN 0]

You're right about the cost still being less by going to Mexico. I've seen quotes for band removal in the range of $5000 to $10000. I'm paying $1800. I am leaning away from rebanding at this point. Word from a rep with the Midband manufacturer is that once eroded I am at very high risk for a repeat erosion. They recommend looking into other gastric procedures. The MGB or the gastric sleeve look interesting, but again... paying big money for another procedure isn't on my horizon right now. I will consider Mexico though if I get the funding to have something else done.

BTW: correction to my previous post... you'll need a passport after the beginning of January 07 to fly out of mexico, if you are crossing the border on the ground, you won't have to get one until the beginning of January

2008.

Thanks for the well wishes, I do appreciate it.

I know you added all this up and it equals what you would have paid for the band had you had it done in the states, but if you had it done in the states, you would still be paying for the second surgery out of your pocket. So then your total might be $30k-$40k by the time you are done. You are still coming out ahead by going to MX.

Good luck with your new band. I hope it doesn't happen again. I truly wish you the best.

[~Jules~ 0]

Have you considered a different band than the Midband? The doc I went to in Mexico only charges $7300 for the Inamed band. He also does the sleeve surgery (whatever that is called). I didn't really pay attention to it on his website, but the day I was leaving there was a girl going in to have that done. We talked with her mother for a while. I don't know how much he charges for that but if you are interested I have his email address.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

[anewvue 0]

Just a word of advice...

Pay the extra for an inamed band. In the event you have port issues, you can easily have the port replaced in the US. If not, you will have to return to Mexico or have that band removed and an inamed placed.

[glori 0]

Dr. ortez is one of the Dr.'s i am leaning towards for my band, are fills expensive with him? I will be flying from Indiana

[JJgirl 0]

Update!!!! I am with the Band!!! I ended up gioing to Dr Aceves in Mexicali!!! :confused: :Banane19:

[K4j35 0]

Hello my name is Kerry and i live in pensacola florida.. i have been researching the idea of going to see dr kuri to help my in my journey. I am a little nervous of going to mexico and dont want to make a rash decision. I have not heard anything bad about dr kuri or his staff but have heard scary stories about Mexico..If you could help in any way i would appreciate it.. thanks for listening..

[Elisabethsew 50]

I am considering banding with dr. verboonen in Tijuana in November. My husband is VERY concerned about going to Tijuana, but not so much concerned about Cancun or Cabo. I will be in Southern CA anyway and would like to just do it in Tijuana. What do you think? I feel that US hospitals and docs are way too expensive and am not afraid to go to Mexico. Maybe it's just that I want it so bad!!!LOL

I have no experience with Tijuana but can tell you I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Aceves in Mexacali. Several people received bands with him while I was revising from the band to the sleeve and did great.