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nurse ison    11

nurse ison
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Has anyone had their surgery at the Mexico Bariatric Center? If so, which doctor did you use and what was your experience?

I have turned in my health assessment to them and to Ohio State University.

I was accepted through OSU, but it's more expensive and takes forever.

I have not heard back from MBC yet, so I'm waiting on pins & needles.

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Rebecca Friesen    80

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Not yet but that is who i am going through. Using Dr. Valenzuela. My surgery is January 14.

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Rebecca Friesen    80

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Mexico Bariatric was recommended to me. They gave me the option of two surgeons. I did some research and picked her. I dealt with Karen to start with and now Rika :-)

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pinkbunies    359

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I think MBC is a little bit higher. Have you checked out the place that the forum recommends ? $3299.00 is a great price. I wish I would have went here instead. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum-384/announcement-86-gastric-sleeve-surgery-only-3299/

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primal    25

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I am using MBC as well Dr Venezuela on January 13th. I like this group because of nutritionist before and after as well as the Facebook page. having a woman surgeon is a personal choice and I think she has a good background. I have Cindy as coordinate, best to call. Get on the Facebook page for MBC, it rocks!

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primal    25

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Rebecca Friesen my surgery is day before yours, same Dr. We need to say hi!! I'm going alone and would love to check in on you!

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alenaz2015    0

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I just had my sleeve done 2 days ago by Dr. Valenzuela. She was awesome, and the staff is great too. I have very little pain and no gas problems at all. Been up 2 hours after the surgery walking around.

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primal    25

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alenaz2015, congrats on your successful surgery. This is just the beginning. I will join you soon, same Dr on Jan 13.

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