"Henry" 109 Posted November 20, 2015 In fact, Alex hand picked the Doctors. Here is a picture of them on his last visit to Tijuana. From Left to Right: Dr. Francisco Zavalza, dr. Jesus Lopez, Alex Brecher and Dr. Carlos Altamirano. Please contact me if you or your family would like to speak to one of the Doctors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat2Phat2016 541 Posted November 20, 2015 In fact, Alex hand picked the Doctors. Here is a picture of them on his last visit to Tijuana. From Left to Right: Dr. Francisco Zavalza, dr. Jesus Lopez, Alex Brecher and Dr. Carlos Altamirano. Please contact me if you or your family would like to speak to one of the Doctors. I think the doctor referenced above wad Rodriguez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neva77 8 Posted November 21, 2015 I am 6 weeks post-op today. Dr Fernando Garcia did my surgery, and I have not one regret having it done in Mexico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartofthetinman 31 Posted November 22, 2015 My husband seriously just told me to get life insurance first. I'm so sick of being treated like the village idiot by people who haven't done one bit of research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkcan 9 Posted November 22, 2015 Lol .... And I thought my husband was bad ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted November 22, 2015 No one tried to talk me out of it. Everyone that knows me knows I am a resourceful, intelligent person and they know I make smart decisions. My parents and other family members have been going to Mexico for medical and dental care for years, so they don't have any ignorant, misinformed prejudices. My friends were jealous I got to spend a few sunny days in TJ in the middle of winter. My PCP and OB/Gyn are both so impressed with my experience and outcome that they are now recommending my surgeon to their patients that don't have insurance that covers WLS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heather5565 959 Posted November 22, 2015 I'll admit it... I was looking into Mexico at first. I almost went thru with it too. Then my hubby and I had a real talk and he said that he was really feeling sick about me taking that chance of getting such a major surgery out of country. What if something goes very wrong, like complications afterwards? We weren't sure if BC Canada would cover it. And not sure if we would be covered if I had to go back to Mexico. It cost more in the end (but really not by much) to have it done in Quebec Canada, but it's my health and my life so it was worth it. In the grand scheme of things a few thousand extra was mere pennies compared to my life. I wasn't willing to risk it. And don't regret a single thing. But I'm not dissing surgeries in Mexico or anything - please don't think that I am. I did have the lap - band done in 2005 in Monterey Mexico and it went all perfectly. Only that my body started rejecting the band a year later so had to have it removed. So I am not saying "don't go to Mexico!!" I just chose not to this time with the RNY. No matter where you go it'll be nerve wracking but it's so worth it! Good luck to you when, what and wherever you decide upon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat2Phat2016 541 Posted November 22, 2015 My husband seriously just told me to get life insurance first. I'm so sick of being treated like the village idiot by people who haven't done one bit of research. Amen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat2Phat2016 541 Posted November 22, 2015 No one tried to talk me out of it. Everyone that knows me knows I am a resourceful, intelligent person and they know I make smart decisions. My parents and other family members have been going to Mexico for medical and dental care for years, so they don't have any ignorant, misinformed prejudices. My friends were jealous I got to spend a few sunny days in TJ in the middle of winter. My PCP and OB/Gyn are both so impressed with my experience and outcome that they are now recommending my surgeon to their patients that don't have insurance that covers WLS. That is awesome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites