Dr. Joya in Mexico

[americangirl302 10]

Hi all. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 4th 2014 with Dr. Joya. Anyone have any experiences to share. regarding Dr. Joya or surgery in Mexico.

Thanks,

Jaclyn in florida

[Truth&Gutz 20]

Hi...I willl you well and every success in your journey......why did you choose Dr. Joya ? I had my surgery in July in New York and I have already lost 100 pounds.....I first was going to go to Mexico and then,,decided to find a surgeon in the USA..... I think that there is a fine bariatric program in Miami ? All the best......always......

[americangirl302 10]

Hi. I chose Mexico because my insurance doesnt cover it. Its 1/3 the price in Mexico. I did a lot of research before making that decision. I chose Dr.Joya after much research also. Scary but praying this is the right decision

[Truth&Gutz 20]

Hi Jaclyn: I wish you all the very best in your upcoming surgery...I too, was going to go to Mexico(with a differnt surgeon) After I did my due diligence and lots of research on the surgeon...I decided to find someone in the USA. I have lousy insurance however,it took me nine months and going through the process before the surgery was done....I had to see several doctors....i.e:) a primary care physician,a pumonoligist,an endoscopy,a colonoscopy,a cardiologist,a psychiatrist and a nutrisionist...and monthly visits with the primary care doctor and pre surgery weight loss and afew meetings with the surgeon. I was so glad to have found this surgeon and his way of managing the bariatric process,At times, I felt upset and frustrated since I wanted the VSG immediately....it took time and thinking it through.....and, for me....it was the only way to reach my goal....in a safe manner... And now, I have lost a little over 100 pounds(surgery was in July)...I am happy that I made the decision to find a program that was comprehensive in nature.....for me, I almost went to Mexico and that would not have been the right thing to do. Since you live in Florida....I understand that there is a great bariatric center at the large Miami teaching hospital ? Have you explored their program or others like it ? Stay well and wishing you every success........all the best for a joyous and Happy and Healthy New Year......

[americangirl302 10]

I couldn't fight my insurance. I have no secondary conditions and have only 80-90 pounds to lose. Please don't judge my decision to have surgery. didn't make it lightly. I think most people would think im crazy to have surgery with so "little" to lose.

[Truth&Gutz 20]

Hi...no judgement here...... just wishing you every success on your road to good health....all the best.....

[americangirl302 10]

Thank you :-)

[pyra28az 33]

Did you go to dr Joya?