Thinking about it ...

Sunny1 · February 11, 2007

Hello everyone - I have been considering lap-band surgery for quite some time now, and am wondering who on the forum has had Dr. Leung in Surrey BC Canada for surgery, and how did it go???? Please let me know ...

Devana · February 11, 2007

Hi Sunny and welcome to LBT. I almost chose Dr Leung but ended up going to Mexico instead. I really liked the communication I had with Dr Leung's office and the only reason I didn't choose him was the price difference.

Go down below and check out the Canadian threads and I'm sure you'll find someone who was banded by him.

Sunny1 · February 14, 2007

Thanks, I'll do that - how was your experience in Mexico and what was the difference in cost? I'm going to my doctor today for a referral, will discuss options ...

Platinum · February 14, 2007

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and the cost was $8,500. I was banded last Friday and I was back at work the following Monday. It was a wonderful experience. He is one of the best band doctors around and has performed over 4000 band procedures. His clinic was great and everyone there was fabulous. You can research it for yourself at www.obesitycontrolcenter.com You can also check out www.lapbandforum.com for a lot of info from his patients.

I met some wonderful people there getting banded the same day. Some from California, one from Florida and one from Oregon. I am from Oklahoma City. I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!!

Devana · February 16, 2007

Thanks, I'll do that - how was your experience in Mexico and what was the difference in cost? I'm going to my doctor today for a referral, will discuss options ...

I'm very happy with my Mexican experience. I have a local (ish) fill doctor. I paid $6000 less for the banding in Mexico, but I had a $600 flight.