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Hi everyone! I am flying from Denver to San Diego and getting gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana with dr. Ponce de leon on June 6, 2016. Is anyone else on this forum doing the same thing about that time? Any tips or experiences to share regarding Dr. Ponce or the facilities? I am getting nervous but excited too. Any helpful posts would be greatly appreciated.

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im having surgery in Oregon on the 6th we will have to compare notes.

Deb

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Hi JB6616,

Dr. Ponce did my surgery a year ago on May 25, It was the best decision I ever made for myself, he is a great doctor, I never had any complications. Once you have your surgery, try to get out of bed and walk, walk, walk, that will help if you are having gas pains. The language barrier was a bit frustrating as Dr. Ponce didn't speak english but there was always another Dr. there to translate for him. I have 100lbs lost and I am feeling good. The surgery obviously helped me with my weight loss but I still have to watch what I eat and exercise daily in order to continue to lose....Good Luck JB, you got this!

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If their insurance does not cover bariatric surgery, they can self-pay for a lot less in Mexico rather than the US.

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Hi JB6616,

Please contact me if you would like more information about having your surgery in Mexico.

Our surgeons offer complete packages and we also offer financial assistance.

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Hi everyone! I am flying from Denver to San Diego and getting gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana with dr. Ponce de leon on June 6, 2016. Is anyone else on this forum doing the same thing about that time? Any tips or experiences to share regarding Dr. Ponce or the facilities? I am getting nervous but excited too. Any helpful posts would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I might be considering in Mexico. How was your experience? I hope all went well. Did they set you up with after care? Weren't you afraid of the Water. Please tell me the good & the bad of it all. I need much help making my decision. Thank you.

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Hi everyone! I am flying from Denver to San Diego and getting gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana with dr. Ponce de leon on June 6, 2016. Is anyone else on this forum doing the same thing about that time? Any tips or experiences to share regarding Dr. Ponce or the facilities? I am getting nervous but excited too. Any helpful posts would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I might be considering in Mexico. How was your experience? I hope all went well. Did they set you up with after care? Weren't you afraid of the Water. Please tell me the good & the bad of it all. I need much help making my decision. Thank you.

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Hi,

If you have any question regarding the surgical procedures feel free to ask !!

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