Surgery in TJ Mexico?

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

Just wondering if anyone has had surgery in Tijuana, and if so who did you use? How did it go? Trying to find a surgeon. Insurance won't cover it, so I'll have to pay out of pocket, so...

[Marisela 104]

Have you searched Dr. Alberto Aceves in Mexicali? He is THE BEST!!!!

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

what was the co$t??? i've seen everything from $6,000 to $12,995.

[Marisela 104]

I'm local and my insurance covered part of it, so I don't want to give you any wrong info, go to his website, I just had surgery with him a week ago, and I feel great, no pain, not hungry, no headaches, no nausea, I completely recommend him... his website is: http://gastricsleeve...urgeon.com��and the hospital one is: http://mexicalibaria...bariatric.com��

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

I was able to locate them online. Seems like a great place, but out of my price range. :-( Our insurance will only cover the band and only after you jump through a whole mess of hoops. The quote I got from Mexicali is $11,000 limited time cash price. Thank you anyway Marisela! I hope you continue to do well! And congratulations on your recent surgery!

[Marisela 104]

Thanks... I hope you find a way to get yours done too! I am truly happy with my doctor, people from all over the world travel to have surgery with him and I have him just 5 mins away from home!!! Best luck to you.

[MacaroniNoodle 5]

I went with Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea. Tijuanabariatrics.com for my revision.

He was a genius with a complicated procedure.

Hospital florence Oasis was super nice, clean, quiet. The staff was PHENOMENAL.

I had better care than I had in the USA with my first surgery.

My revision was $7500. It was on the high end, but after researching I picked him. He has had no fatalities, a much lower than average complications, he only does a maximum of 5 surgeries a day (some doctors do 15!), and eh anesthesiologist is a cardiologist as well.

If you're interested I'll give you my coordinator's email. She took very good care of me.

[cajunpeach 0]

I am curious about having the surgery out of the country. How does all the pre op appointments and everything work? I can't afford to stay long term in Mexico even though I'd love to!!!

[lisaworth 4]

I am having gastric bypass in TJ, Mexico on 10/30 through mexicobariatriccenter. I am using Dr Lousiana Valensuela (I'm positive I spelt that wrong)

[BaxiGrace 1]

I am also having gastric bypass with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela at Hospital MI Doctor through Mecico Bariatric Center, but not until 2/23/2015.

[lisaworth 4]

Started preop diet today

[grandma54 11]

I was going to go with dr. Ponce de leon. Kinda nervous because I am not seeing much about him. Anyone care to update their replies?? How are you all doing??

[grandma54 11]

WOW. It autobots the doctors name. Geez.

[Janice1968 92]

I went to Dr verboonen in Tijuana I had the Mini Gastric Bypass and my total cost was $6500.00. I know if you want the sleeve its only $4200.

Dr Verboonen has his own clinic in Tijuana and Cancun. I was in Mexico a total of 4 days 2 nights at the clinic one night at a beautiful hotel,Then flew home. The price included everything( transfers, labs, clinic stay,hotel)except flights.

[AllisonK1986 68]

Who handles your post op care in case you have any complications when you fly home? And is it cash only or do they take credit??