Advertising for specific doctors

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Does anybody else feel like the doctor's in Mexico must beg or bribe their patients to get on here and do a little free advertising? I mean seriously, you seldom if EVER see that with one of our own physicians here in the United States, ONLY the doctors in Mexico. Of course, being married to an IT guy, who is suspicious and paranoid by nature......I automatically am skeptical. Kind of like reading the headlines on the Enquirer Magazine, you know what is more than likely FALSE!!!! I like my doctor, I'd use him again and would have no problem recommending him. In fact, I have recommended him, but I always include a second, maybe a third doctor here in the Dallas area that I KNOW is good and is a Center of Excellence physician AND who I'd have considered or did consider using. I do not and WILL NOT exclusively recommend my doctor unless I am on the payroll for marketing on his behalf. LoL I was just wondering if I'm alone, if I am the ONLY one who has noticed this. There is one reason and one reason only to go to a doctor in a different country. Money, and I totally understand that, but lets be honest here. It isn't because you've found a doctor who outshines all the MD's here in the lower 48. I had the nurses cell number, which was answered from 7 AM until 11 PM, 365 days a year. I had a one week, two week, three month, six month and one year follow up. All included in the price. I have a dietitian at my beck 'n call. Nutrition classes that are included the first year. This is not exclusive to MY doctor.....this is pretty standard with most of the U.S. doctors. If it's about money, I get that, but none of the posting seems to ever say that, none ever day, "If money is an issue, I found Dr. So 'n So, located in Juarez or wherever.....to be a good physician. Blah, blah, blah. Ok, I'm through! 'Nuff said.

[Nuchnuch 120]

In thinking positive, I am sure that going to Mexico in itself could be quite scary, due to being another country and so many horror stories spread through the media, I think that it would be helpful if someone is able to put someone's fears at ease by hearing a positive experience,,,that is if it truly is an "actual" experience.

I was blessed to have been able to have my surgery paid by my insurance in my native country, but hopefully hearing about someone's experience, who was not so lucky I am sure could be helpful to quash the anxiety and fears of others. IMO

[kulita 243]

LOL.... OK well as a marketing director I have to point out that there must be some sort of sponsorship or donation in order to keep advertising these Dr.'s These ads aren't entirely free. Maybe to lower overhead for maintenance this site included the ads.

Also, it was amusing to read "I do not and WILL NOT exclusively recommend my doctor unless I am on the payroll for marketing on his behalf. LoL" and yet in your signature you are inadvertently advertising for him. I am not picking on you... please do not see it that way, I just thought it was amusing, because all of your great accomplishments post op could be attributed to your surgeon, Dr. Davidson.

[melody2 61]

If my insurance had not paid I would have considered this option. I love my sleeve and the weight loss so far. More importantly, I love how I'm growing and changing in other ways, beyond the scale. I don't judge the individuals who had surgery in Mexico. Like me, they too wanted a new lease on life. I think they talk more about their surgery in Mexico as a way to reassure others who are considering. Let's face it--when you mention having surgery in Mexico you immediately think the worse. There experience ease the minds of others who are scheduled and I think that's a win-win. And, I've posted comments about my wonderful surgeon in the US. It's call living in the "social media" age and sharing life experiences. Sure, it's marketing, in a way of sorts, but no one is twisting your arm to share you life experiences.