I can only tell you why I picked my Dr in Mexico after I researched him!

[judy79 18]

I had planned on going to Dr (Don't want specifics) and there are many reasons I changed my mind. I researched and can only tell you the facts of what I found out and why I changed my mind. My experience was so great, I believe everyone deserves the treatment I received (best treatment in any hospital EVER). I researched other Dr's but these were the 2 I went back and forth with. I decided that close to the Border was easy in and easy out lol,a nd I was right:) Here is a list of why I changed my mind!

#1 Its a small hospital and not a walk in clinic as Dr x has his place in a strip mall and I want to be in a actual hospital.

#2 Dr x does 8-14 surgeries a day, My Dr does usually 2 but up to 4. I didn't just want to be a number!

#3 My husband came with me and we had our own private room where he stayed with me, Dr x had recovery rooms holding up to 4 patients. I loved my privacy and getting rested the first 2 days with total care for everything I asked for.

#4Dr x sends you directly to a hotel to share with (I'm not sure how many beds) but you do have to share, they leave the IV in and transport you every day back to the Walk in Clinic to check you, I personally wanted my own room and stayed in it 2 nights without being moved around, or bothered by another patient.

#5 Dr x only staples when he does the VSG, My Dr staples and also sutures to ensure no leaks. I know all have their downfall, but my Dr is 100% no leaks, and just a wonderful surgeon.

#6 If you want a private room you must pay yourself, my Dr gives you a private room at a 4-5 star hotel. If your husband (or anyone goes with you they have to pay for an extra room anyways)

#7 On the 3rd day I wanted to see the city as I was feeling better and they provide a free shuttle to take you shopping, and bring you what you need, I loved it!

#8 As I got back to my hotel it was around 8:30 pm and my Dr came to the hotel to check on me, I thought he was great.

#9 I was so well tended to, I wish I could tell it to the world, my Dr is $4500 and with so many more perks now, I figure you save $400, and if you bring someone $800.

#10 My Dr is Board Certified, and Dr x is not. In fact my trained Dr x when they studies for Bariatrics!

Please feel free to respond, and I also have a FB group that has 350 members from ALL Dr's and if you would like to join please give me your email address and I will be glad to add you. Sorry so long, but you asked lol. You can also feel free to call me if you like, but let me know you are from Verticle Sleeve Talk. Congrats on your decision and good luck

PS I choose not to use names, I don't think any Dr's are "bad" Dr's, just different and with different styles for sure. I have friends on my FB who have went to all Dr's!

Pics are 21 days out

[ISleevedIt 380]

I like how you listed the reasons why you like your doctor. I think your post would be more helpful, if you at least provided the name of your doctor. I understand not naming other doctors, but if you are happy with yours, then you ought to share with others. Just as any other type of doctor you may talk about and recommend to a friend.

I'm sure there are many that will be going to Mexico for the sleeve and it would be more helpful to them.

[judy79 18]

I would do that in PM. I don't want to put any Dr down, or my Dr up (although he deserves it). If you want any info please PM. I also have a FB group with people who went to every Dr known lol. And if you would like to go and be part of it, and see what others think, then just PM me and let me know too:)

[judy79 18]

I suggest anyone going to Mexico do research as I did, weigh the good and the bad. Never just settle!!