Gastric Sleeve At Obesity Control Clinic Mexico

[Flower girl 3]

Looking into my options of doing theVSG here in Miami or taking a leap of faith and going to Mexico. I am paying out of pocket so need any and all advice.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

There's a Mexico/self pay sub forum.. LOTS of information about many mexico doctors/hospitals there. From the "gaststric sleeve forums" page, just scroll way way down it's one of the subforums near the bottom!

[Flower girl 3]

Thank you. I am new to this so just navigating my way thru this.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Thank you. I am new to this so just navigating my way thru this.

You're welcome.. I was sleeved in Mexico (not at the OCC) and had a great experience. You'll find that most Mexico sleevers are happy to share experiences and advice with you. Good luck and Welcome!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Yep.. What ^she^ said

[fultont 13]

I was sleeved there May 28th 2013! Loved it! Great experience all the way around! Would do it again in a minute! Wish I would have done it years ago! OH the time I lost not investing in myself sooner!

[fultont 13]

By the way I'm in Fort Myers. and a "sleeve sister" that day was from West Palm! Go FLORIDA!

[serenity1959 67]

I am being sleeved in Mexicali by Dr. Aceves on August 5th. If I had it done it town, it would cost me 20K. My surgery in Mexico will cost 8750, plus plane fare. And, I will be in the hospital three days, not one and will have three leak tests.

[phantompouch 19]

I wish you well and every success....in whatever decision you make, I was going to go to Mexico however, after doing due diligence and extensive research, I decided NOT to go to Mexico. My family member was to have her VSG by a Dr. G. Alvarez in Piedras Negras,Mexico however, due to a serious medical issue--her USA doctor told her that it would be much too dangerous to have the surgery in Mexico....when she tried to get her one thousand dollar deposit returned to her....the so called 'coordinator' Refused to return the funds...clearly, not a way to run a medical practice and clearly, a possible litigious situation. There are no safeguards in Mexico should something go wrong .....and,much too risky having surgery with a doctor who does not have the post graduate surgical training as does doctors in the USA. The surgeon that I was thinking of going to did not have the post graduate training....even though-he posted his so called resume....going to weekend seminars at nice vacation spots is not post graduate training in surgery....it is called....'buyer beware' ....do not trust..... and make sure that you Verify.....wherever , you decide to have the surgical procedure...... all the best....wishing you good health...and lots of success....

[devine.adon 49]

I am having the sleeve with Dr. Alvarez in July.. I have just spoke with an ob/gyn here in my area that just had the sleeve with Dr. Alvarez as well as many others. They have been great so far, I've had lots of communication with them and I have already paid my no refundable deposit to hold the surgery date. I've already seen my doctor here in the states that says he will most definitely see me after the sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez and he has also done some checking up on him and seems very pleased with his record and certifications.