If you went to mexico for your gastric sleeve surgery, who was your doctor and how much did it cost?

[samw 11]

I paid $4500 in Puerto Vallarta with Dr. Juan Francisco Hidalgo he did my surgery at the CMQ Premiere Hospital. I stayed at the hospital for 2 nights and the whole trip was 5 nights and 6 days. The $4500 included the beach resort hotel. his website is www.weightlossteam.com

[BackToBeautiful 95]

Thank you @samw. I am checking out the website now and will request more information on the gastric sleeve surgery. Great price.

[ochiatl 24]

I had my surgery done on Sept 12th in Juarez with Dr. Rodriquez Villarreal. I am the daughter of 2 docs as well as the sister of one......so I am very picky about my medical care. I was nervous at first, but I did research and was very pleased with what I found. Dr. R has a wonderful team of doctors that he works with and they were amazingly thorough. The hospital staff was awesome and the hospital was so clean it put facilities in the US to shame. I stayed in the hospital from the time I arrived until I left. No complications... he uses sutures and staples internally and glue on the skin. The surgery cost me about $7K ...more than worth it to get healthy.

You can private message me if you want to talk and have any questions.

[Kindle 8,667]

I had my surgery 10 months ago with Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Martinez at Obesity Control Center in TJ. My experience on a scale of 1 to 10 was a 9. It would have been a 10 if I could have stayed longer because I was having such a good time with my sister. I paid around $7200 for surgery, plane tickets, postop meds, and 4 nights at the Marriott for me and my sister. And yes, they oversew the staple line.

[Km06161979 0]

SarahSmile I have my surgery w dr almanza 11/10 and beginning to get scared.

[Km06161979 0]

Did you have a positive experience

[Sleeve101 72]

I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Curiel in Tijuana in a couple weeks. Has anyone used him?

I'm paying $3,950 (plus travel cost from Texas to San Diego).

[Okiebon 61]

Not scheduled yet but plan on having surgery at Hosp Angeles with either Dr. juan Corvala or Dr. jose Rodriguez. The cost is about 6500 including 3 nites at hospital.

I researched most of the TJ surgeons and believe that there is a small group of top notched experienced pros. There are many competent surgeons and a few to avoid at all costs.

I've narrowed my search down to Hospital Angeles and either Dr. Rodriguez or Dr. Corvala, as well.

I spoke to a doctor on Dr. Corvala's team last week and she patiently and thoroughly answered my questions. Now I'm waiting to hear back from Dr. Rodriguez with his response to a few procedure specific questions.

[BackToBeautiful 95]

Wow! Thats the cheapest one I've heard so far. Thanks I'm going to check out his website now

[BackToBeautiful 95]

I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Curiel in Tijuana in a couple weeks. Has anyone used him?

I'm paying $3,950 (plus travel cost from Texas to San Diego).

Wow! Thats the cheapest one I've heard so far. Thanks I'm going to check out his website now

[Janice1968 92]

I used Dr verboonen. He was great as was his staff. No regrets!

[purplelite 5]

Dr Wilhemy did my surgery in Mexico. He did suture over the staples and I had 3 tests to check for leaks. I had a very good surgical experience with him and all his medical team in Mexicali, Mexico, this is where the hospital is. You start your journey by going to San Diego California and meet their driver. You pay more than 5000 dlls but it is worth it!

[coffeehousegirl 4]

I will be flying to see Dr Wilhelmy in a few days! I am paying 8500 to have my sleeve redone, getting myself a good sleeve this time around. What a waste of money the first time, not making that same mistake again!

[OCSlim 63]

I will be flying to see Dr Wilhelmy in a few days! I am paying 8500 to have my sleeve redone, getting myself a good sleeve this time around. What a waste of money the first time, not making that same mistake again!

Dr. Wilhelmy seems to be a fantastic surgeon. I'd love to hear more about your experience with your first failed sleeve, and how you knew it needed to be redone? This is the first post I've seen like this, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can, so anything you can share would be much appreciated.

[Sleeve101 72]

Yes! I'd love to know more about the failed sleeve...how did you know and what were the symptoms and/or consequences?