LindaC 0 Posted May 13, 2007 I am scheduled for surgury June 12 in Mexico with Dr Ortiz, I feel confident about the surgeon and facilities but on some sites I hear more complaints and frustrations than succsess stories, It makes me doubt if Im doing the right thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted May 13, 2007 Congrats on your surgery date. Just remember that you are reading on a suuport board and a lot of the people that posts here only come here to complain or find information on problems they have. You aren't hearing from a lot of people that have successful bands w/o any problems. I wouldn't base my decision on only the threads you are reading with complications. We have several people here that haven't had any problems at all. I for one have not had any problems, but that doesn't mean I won't in the future. Good luck in whatever you decide to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyoung 0 Posted May 14, 2007 I feel that same way Linda C. I was going to schedule my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Zapata who I have heard is AWSOME, but after reading all the problems of other people, it has made me really scared. Nothing is a guarantee, but I liked to know that I am making the right decision. I am with ya sister.!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
austiesky 0 Posted May 15, 2007 :clap2: Congrats on your surgery date, I am also scheduled in Mexico only with Dr Roriguez on June 12th. I think that we go thru alot of feelings and phases as our dates come closer. I don't know if this will be comforting or not but i am a nurse here in the US and we have complications here as well. Nothing is full proof. I have researched everything i can possibly research and i see nothing wrong with most doctors and facilities in Mexico. I think our biggest struggle in life is anxiety, fear of the unknown. I wish you luck with your surgery and dealing with the stress & anxiety. If you follow your Doctors pre and post op instructions i am sure that you'll do fine!!! I know i have been on the rollercoaster of feelings and i am sooo excited to start my new journey!!!! Feel free to contact me if you need support!!!:youcandothis: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isabelle290 0 Posted May 18, 2007 Please don't let anyone talk you out of your dreams! I am using Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, too after lots of research and people I know who have used him. Luckily, my mom is very supportive. Serveral of my friends, though keep telling me how crazy I am to go to Mexico. It is very difficult, but I don't want to live my life any longer regretting not taking control of my life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites