Dr. Carlos Altamirono in Tijuana Mexico

[ElizabethO 4]

I would like to hear the good, bad and ugly.

My husband and I are self pay but both wanting the surgery. He is very much against going to Mexico. I'm very hesitant myself.

[ElizabethO 4]

Also would it be best for us to do the surgery together, at the same time or separate?

[TinyTink 268]

My surgery is on the 9th but I can tell you from having a Skype session with him, that he is the real deal.  I am an RN and did lots of research before choosing him, and the Skype session sealed the deal.  He will also ask questions of YOU, which was a nice surprise.  He wants to make sure you understand the process and how the sleeve is a tool for you.  He has many youtube videos that are very informative as well.  I was initially against Mexico too, but Dr. A. changed my mind.  His outcomes are excellent and you can read about the hospital as well. 

 

My sweetheart won't be having the surgery, but if I had my choice I would definitely do it together.  It seems most patients do quite well.  If you book Dr. A. through BariatricPal, you will be assigned a valet and be up and shopping the next day and seeing the sights.  

[ElizabethO 4]

Thank you!

I'm how do you schedule him "through" Bariatric Pal?

[TinyTink 268]

You can email ana (at) bariatricpal.com.  I don't want her to get spammed so insert the @ symbol.  She is my coordinator.  Tell her I sent ya!  Good luck!

 

They really are fabulous.

[BeeHealthy2016 26]

I have friends, a married couple, who had their surgery on the same day. Unfortunately, the wife developed some pretty serious complications post op and had to stay in the hospital for over a week. They both say now that they wish they had waited and had their surgeries separately. Her husband was just recovering and really couldn't be there for his wife like he wanted to, especially early on when she was more critical. It's something you might want to consider when scheduling your dates.

[Fat2Phat2016 541]

Hi.

I had surgery with @@Dr. Altamirano on 12/7/15. He and the whole whole staff wonderful! Can't say enough good things about my experience. He did a great job. I was up walking within a few hours. Since preop I am down 50 lbs.

The only bad was my husband got kidney stones while in Mexico. They are great at Bariatric surgery but didn't do a good job with that. He had to cross the border to San Diego to get good care.

My husband had his surgery 2 1/2 weeks before me. We decided we wouldn't do it together so we could take care of one another. But I will say if you both have it the same day with Dr. A, there is always someone taking care of you. Whether it be the Florence Hospital staff or the BariatricPal Mexico staff. They take wonderful care of you!!!

[Lisa Hoffman 12]

I just had the sleeve with Dr. A. last week. I would do it again, it was a good experience. I am an RN as well

[moejoe27 130]

Sleeved threw Bariatric Pal Dr. Illan