I need a sleeve buddy...please inquire inside.

[ByeByefatgirl. 82]

There is a LOT of info about mx surgeries and surgeons on this forum if you dig. The top surgeons you'll hear about are

Guillermo Alvarez

Ariel Ortiz

Almanza

Aceves

Fernando Garcia(my pick)

Lopez

jaime Ponce de leon

There are others. TONS of happy patients.

I thought it sounded crazy at first too.

TO THE OP - i am hoping for the 18th-22nd

Do you have a sleeve buddy? I see we may be there at the same time.

[sexyjimenez 23]

What's a sleeve buddy?

[ByeByefatgirl. 82]

What's a sleeve buddy?

A friend to make the visit to Mexico more comfortable, some one to look after you if need be. make phone calls, emails, or post on this website to family and friends incase 1 person is unable to. Its ususally someone thats having the surgery at the sametime and same place.

Some people are afraid to go to mexico but are going ahead with it anyway for a better way of life.

[sexyjimenez 23]

Oh I'm not going to Mexico. I am having it in NY if approved of course... I'm still waiting. I should hear next week.

[tessies 224]

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_{I will definitely keep you posted.}

[mdbrowneyes 3]

I went by myself to Mexico. Do your research. I chose C. Juarez with Dr Rodriguez. He's done over 10,000 surgeries.. Experience is everything.

[thall1726 42]

tessies' date='

I'm going to Mexico on Monday morning all by myself. I grew up living in San Diego (still do). It's a different country...clearly, hello? But I had a lot of fun going down there and noticing those differences traveling around. Now things have changed requiring a passport, etc. But after booking my appointment, I'm glad that my local family won't be able to go. Just me!

The hospital is Sooo close to the border too.

I wish I had a sleeve buddy too tho~[/quote']

I just came back last week from surgery and didn't need a passport. I just had my ID and birth certificate.

[nurseghana 167]

I'm scared to go to Mexico by myself without my husband but this is the only way I can do this. I am praying I make the right decision.

I am going alone. 2/27/2013 surgery date 28th

[ByeByefatgirl. 82]

I just came back last week from surgery and didn't need a passport. I just had my ID and birth certificate.

Really, no passport? What about coming back to the states?

[thall1726 42]

Really' date=' no passport? What about coming back to the states?[/quote']

Nope I didn't need it to come back. Everything went smooth without it. I had surgery 12/5

[ploveda1 20]

My sister had a vsg in May in Mexico with Dr. Almanza everything went great and now I am going Janurary 14 and getting my vsg with Dr. Almanza

[mbamom 29]

I'm here in Tijuana now and I came alone. Surgery went fine and the doctors were able to keep the nausea at bay, which was a big concern for me. Drs. Lopez and Osuna did my sleeve at Mi hospital. The hospital is clean and several of the nurses are fluent in English. Make sure the nurses keep your Fluid bags going nonstop.

Important! Have a good hiding place in your suitcase for valuables....otherwise they WILL walk off. Also, bring a sleeping mask for your eyes and some earplugs. Someone didn't consider lights glaring in patients eyes during the construction process. It's very noisy. The highway to the border is right across the street and the people waiting LOVE to honk their horns. And finally - bring a hair dryer....the hospital doesn't supply one....

Overall, I am pleased with my decision. I'm glad I had two nights in the hospital and two nights at the hotel before flying home tomorrow. Recovery is no joke!

P.S. bring your passport or passport card....really....it's better to be safe than sorry.