midwifeshannon 3 Posted November 14, 2012 I have been researching and calling around and I think I have it narrowed down to two surgeons, but leaning more towards Dr. Garcia. Any reviews on him? Would live to hear about experiences. I sent a long list of questions and everyone was answered and I have been very pleased so far, but before I pay the deposit I wanted to see what experiences people have had. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolmamma73 129 Posted November 14, 2012 I am going with him next month. I did a lot of research on here and online. Search him by name on google and these threads and you will find wonderful reviews. Good luck in your search 1 JoJo57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted November 14, 2012 You can also watch videos of him and his team on YouTube to kindof "meet" them. The videos are done by ready for a change. 1 coolmamma73 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrsdw206 40 Posted November 14, 2012 Hello...I'm here now in TJ. My surgery is scheduled for 2pm. The staff at ready 4a change have been amazing so far. Yes, I'm afraid but Rosie has called to check on me 3 times since my arrival yesterday. I'm being picked up at the hotel in 10mins and ill post a review later this week. So far, I'm sure I made the right choice. 2 SweetTee and amytug reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetTee 448 Posted November 14, 2012 I'll be there on Feb21. Please keep us posted on your experience. I will keep you in prayer. 1 nurseghana reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted November 14, 2012 Hello...I'm here now in TJ. My surgery is scheduled for 2pm. The staff at ready 4a change have been amazing so far. Yes' date=' I'm afraid but Rosie has called to check on me 3 times since my arrival yesterday. I'm being picked up at the hotel in 10mins and ill post a review later this week. So far, I'm sure I made the right choice.[/quote'] Thank you so much for this!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilly's journey 41 Posted November 14, 2012 I was sleeved 10/8/12 so far I have lost about 30 lbs since I started my wls journey. My experience with Dr Fernando Garcia was great he is a highly skilled surgeon I'm so glad I went with him. I was also looking for a surgeon months ago I had a diff one in mind and after finding so many great experiences w/ Dr Garcia I was sold. His entire staff is great and I'm very pleased with my results. Good luck on you wls journey. If you have more questions you can also send me a pm 1 sacharliem reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted November 14, 2012 There are alot of posts on here about Dr Garcia not sure if you have read them. I had a revision on Sept 10th, he is an amazingly skilled surgeon. You can't go wrong by going with Dr Garcia! 1 tami88 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bos123 221 Posted November 14, 2012 There are alot of posts on here about Dr Garcia not sure if you have read them. I had a revision on Sept 10th' date=' he is an amazingly skilled surgeon. You can't go wrong by going with Dr Garcia![/quote'] Just wondering how much a revision costs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrsdw206 40 Posted November 17, 2012 I'm day 4 post op and have nothing negative to report. My revision was a great success. dr Garcia and the entire ready 4a change staff are amazing. The hotel is beautiful and now I feel like I'm on vacation. I would definitely book with them. My mom is now being scheduled for January. This is one of the best things I've done for myself. 3 lilly's journey, nurseghana and AmandaRaeLeo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Readytolose2012 88 Posted November 17, 2012 I also had a great experience with Dr Garcia in August. I went through A Lighter Me and everything was just as I was told. 1 Mrsdw206 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sade326 43 Posted November 18, 2012 Hey folks I'm consider Dr. Garcia for my procedure. But I've kinda been road blocked. I've been getting mixed reviews in A Lighter Me mostly bad. But good reviews on Ready4Achange. What is it that the coordinators do different that results in such different price ranges? Ready for a change looks to be higher but a few thousand dollars. Unless I had the wrong website. That discourages me because a lighter me is in my price range but ppl have said some bad things about the service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolmamma73 129 Posted November 18, 2012 Dr Garcia is 4700 with R4C and Ronda with ALM quoted me 4800 with him. I think those r the only 2 services he works with, but I could be wrong. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesser 295 Posted November 18, 2012 A few months ago it was the other way around, all I heard was negative things about Readyforachange, which made me go with alighterme. I've made up my mind to just not care about the coordinator drama, I'm going to a great doctor and I'm happy about that. I do want a good experience from start to finish though, and all I can do is hope that I receive that. I'm not going until March though, but I will be sure to post about my experience for others 1 mbamom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sade326 43 Posted November 18, 2012 Dr Garcia is 4700 with R4C and Ronda with ALM quoted me 4800 with him. I think those r the only 2 services he works with' date=' but I could be wrong. Good luck![/quote'] Okay thanks I much have been on the wrong page cus I saw $9000 on ready for a changr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites