a~new~me~in15 21 Posted May 31, 2015 Anyone out there having surgery in Mexico? Or has had?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharonintx 1,275 Posted May 31, 2015 I did. It went well, I had no problems. The doctor and the staff were excellent and took care of everything I needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted June 1, 2015 Thank you! This is just what I was looking for! My surgery is June 10th with dr. verboonen at the Obesity Centre in Tj. I have many questions so I will check out that thread and hopefully get some answers! Thank you both of you! Can you tell me what made you choose dr. verboonen? I an considering going back to Mexico to has band to sleeve revision and am deciding on one of the Doctors that are running the special right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggie409 765 Posted June 1, 2015 I am scheduled with Dr Jesus Martin Lopez on June 15th in Tijuana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shustar 395 Posted June 4, 2015 @ Shustar... I am right behind you! @ Maggie409... and you are just behind me! Good vibes coming yalls way!! We got this girls! Can't believe it is almost here. Clear liquids start tomorrow! So very excited! We are going to have a blast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a~new~me~in15 21 Posted June 4, 2015 I have been on liquids for 8 days now! Sooo hungry! I hope this changes after the surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartofthetinman 31 Posted November 1, 2015 I am being sleeved by dr verboonan on Jan 11. I'm just concerned about followup care. And nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve11615 3 Posted November 11, 2015 I returned yesterday from my sleeve surgery in Tj Mexico. Went with sis a year prior and vowed I would never do that. When I found myself out of control I made the decision to get sleeved myself. My sleeve was on November 6. While the surgery was not fun, it wasn't bad and zipped by. and I am back home. glad I did it. I am looking forward to a life of healthy eating. I am 60 years old and my BMI wasn't very high I actually gained weight so I would have a high enough BMI I went in at 5'4 & 177.9. returned weight 180. That's normal due to the IV fluids this morning I lost 3 pounds. I know I will be happy in the end it's a different culture down there but they treat you really really well and they know what they're doing. it's like assembly line so you just go in and do what they tell you to do and you're done before you know it. We stayed at the Hyatt place and it was gorgeous! They help makes very little money. We took a wax of $5 and ripped like crazy. It felt good. I was worried about insurance but everyone told me I wouldn't need it and they were right. at 60 years old I am in prime health and everything went very very smoothly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve11615 3 Posted November 11, 2015 Shoot lots of typos lol. I took a wad of $5 and tipped like crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartofthetinman 31 Posted November 13, 2015 I'm going in January in TJ. I wish I had someone going with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thx4dinner 10 Posted November 13, 2015 @@heartofthetinman which center are you going to? I'm trying to schedule mine for January in tj. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remix 153 Posted November 13, 2015 I went to Puerto Vallarta in July for my surgery. I went alone because I would rather my boyfriend come with me on vacation than for a surgery. I was scared when he left me at customs but after that, I was fine. I'm proud of myself for being strong and for going through it. In reality, it wasn't hard. Mexico is a friendly, beautiful place. The people at the hotel and hospital were terrific. My surgeon was so wonderful that 2 days after surgery I was walking the Malecon and sitting on the beach (I felt like I could have done it the day after surgery but I had to stay in the hospital until then). I literally felt like I hadn't had surgery at all. Recovery was a breeze. My life has changed incredibly in these last 4 months. I can't wait to go back to Mexico in January...this time maybe I'll be in a bikini! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookriver2014 4 Posted November 15, 2015 Hello, I am 59 years old, healthy (except high LDL levels and plantar faciitis), and I am getting ready to schedule a sleeve procedure in Mexico. I am low BMI at 5'3 and 206 lbs. I had a lap band in 2008 in Mexico, then returned for removal. No issues with the band, just did not work for me. So....now 7 years later, I am going to return. Mexico hospital and surgeon were all perfect with no issues. Just do not want to go alone. And feel like I need support after the surgery in establishing new life eating plan and managing emotions in other ways. I live in Sacramento area of California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tksuting 12 Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) I'm setting up my appointment. Good luck Edited December 1, 2015 by tksuting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca Christy 0 Posted December 2, 2015 SLEEVE11615 which doctor did you have your surgery with? How are you.doing now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites