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I've decided to have the gastric sleeve procedure. Since my insurance doesn't cover it and I can't afford $20,000 to have it done in the states, I'm considering Mexico.

From what I've researched, Hospital Angeles Tijuana is supposed to be a state of the art facility. I've also read very good things about both Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala and Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela. Please share with me your experiences with either doctor or facility and feel free to make other recommendations based upon your person experiences. Thank you

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I am also deciding. Can you share with me why you chose those doctors? I talked to Dr Kelly yesterday and got the info from his coordinator. I agree on that hospital. I read the reviews and talked to a few people who have been there.

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I like that Dr. Corvala is internationally recognized and the amount of experience he has under his belt. I've not read a negative word about him. I liked that Dr. Valenzuela trained under him and was less expensive but she operates out of MiHospital and I'm dead set on Hospital Angeles.

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I am looking at that hospital as well but am thinking of DR. Kelly. I called him today and am waiting for him to return my call. What did you think of him when you spoke to him? From what I read he seems too good to be true and I haven't read anything negative about him.

I am so scared of making a mistake and picking the wrong surgeon....

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I thought he was great. He personally called me Weds and we talked for about 40 mins. We are both from Michigan so had a commonality. I filled out my long form tonight and hopefully I am approved soon. I want to have it in January

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I am so happy to hear you liked him. I am hoping he returns my call tomorrow. I already filled out the long form, so we would just need to discuss it.

What made you decide to go with the sleeve rather than the gastric bypass? I hope you get approved. Are you nervous about it all?

I want to try to get it done within the next few weeks if I decide to go with him. I am afraid I will lose my gumption if I wait.

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