Informed Decision, How do you determine the best Medical Tourism Group?

[2Bbigloser 0]

I am back in the group, my lap band was a failure. I am going to have the gastric sleeve procedure. I would like to know how you decided on your Medical Tourism Group used for procedure outside the United States. I know the procedure and the surgeon I would like to use. I am finding it difficult to determine who would be the best group to utilize for this journey. The surgeon is affiliated with more than one group, so any advise, suggestions are welcome, questions to ask, details to be aware of, criteria for travel, etc.

Edited July 6, 2016 by dmrn2003

[HeavenlyGirl101 36]

Sorry no one is commenting on your questions. I chose a dr. In Mexico after careful consideration of his credentials. I am going to Tijuana. Maybe you should look into the hospital too. Or where in Mexico. I'm not an expert by any means because I haven't gone yet.

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[menda 0]

My husbands friend and his gf told us of one they used. We used WeightLossAgents. We went to Tijuana. My husband and I both did. We had sleeve done on 6/24. I am down 33 and he down 45! I felt great and no issues he has a leak, so not what we expected. Not even sure if insurance will cover any hospital cost at this moment.

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[HeavenlyGirl101 36]

My husbands friend and his gf told us of one they used. We used WeightLossAgents. We went to Tijuana. My husband and I both did. We had sleeve done on 6/24. I am down 33 and he down 45! I felt great and no issues he has a leak, so not what we expected. Not even sure if insurance will cover any hospital cost at this moment.

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A leak? How is he getting that treated? ER?

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[newleaseonllife 0]

My husbands friend and his gf told us of one they used. We used WeightLossAgents. We went to Tijuana. My husband and I both did. We had sleeve done on 6/24. I am down 33 and he down 45! I felt great and no issues he has a leak, so not what we expected. Not even sure if insurance will cover any hospital cost at this moment.

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@@menda, I'm sorry your husband has a leak! how is he doing? When did he discover the leak? Don't they do leak tests before they let you go home? What kind of leak test did they do on him? Did you have surgery in Mexico? I'm full of questions, I do hope he is doing alright!

[bari_nurse 2]

It is not wise to have surgery outside the US. What standards do they follow for safe outcomes? They don't, because everyone goes back home and they don't have to deal with it. Have it here, buy insurance on the procedure (BLIS) and stay safe. Also: follow up with a good team helps the wt loss. Good luck

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[menda 0]

He found the leak about three weeks after. Yes they did a leak test before we left. He was fine. When it started we do not know. He had trouble drinking and he thought his pain was from his back. He fractured it a week before surgery. They did a leak test it's not large. He was in hospital for a week on antibiotics and a pic line for nutrition. Tested again yesterday. It is smaller but not healed. He has two weeks before they test again. If healing it great if it does not heal may do a stint. So praying for better outcome. He's not there because of our decision to go to Mexico. It's happens here too. There was two ladies who was there with same issue only in worse condition who had their sugery here in state. So it is a complication that can happen anywhere. I feel great. Only thing I have trouble with is I always drank alot. So just teaching myslef to sip. So far so good.

[menda 0]

My husband did come home yesterday. Will be a long hard road for him. He just wants food in his mouth. He loves to eat. He is regretting his decision at this point. Said he would rather be over weight. He will be on pic line only for these two weeks. The healing will determine. If he continues pic line or will start on liquids only for few weeks.

[HeavenlyGirl101 36]

@@menda I'm so sorry for your husband's problems. Did he go to the er when he started feeling bad? I'm having my surgery in Mexico and I don't have a doctor lined up yet in the states.

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[2Bbigloser 0]

I'm glad he is home, and it is a long road. I had a friend here in the states have it done, she had a leak, hospitalized twice, PICC and PEG feeding tube for months...probably don't want to share that part with your husband at this point I'm certain he is frustrated and hungry. He will see the benefit later down the road I hope! My friend is doing fabulous and enjoying activities and doing things she had never done before.

What hospital in Tijuana did he have the procedure, and who was the surgeon. Have you spoke to the surgeon?

My husband did come home yesterday. Will be a long hard road for him. He just wants food in his mouth. He loves to eat. He is regretting his decision at this point. Said he would rather be over weight. He will be on pic line only for these two weeks. The healing will determine. If he continues pic line or will start on liquids only for few weeks.

[menda 0]

I have not spoken to the surgeon. I have spoke with people who sent us there and that's one thing I wish we would have thought about. But I still wouldn't change it. By not getting it in states your lacking the Care that you could have and support. I personally recommend taking some classes about the the surgery itself and care after. Or just loads of research. My Dr was Marcelo Hernandez and we was at the HMN hospital. The hospital is nothing like ours..at first I was like what am I thinking. But jumped in anyway.

[alishaSD 3]

Was Marcelo Hernandez his Dr too? That's who I'm scheduled to have surgery with on Thursday and now I'm so worried! I don't want a leak!

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[menda 0]

Just a update on my husband. He has been off pic line for two weeks still on some diet restrictions. He is feeling much better and the leak has completely healed with no additional surgery. So thankful for that. I am down 45 pounds from the sleeve so is he. I feel better and can't wait to drop more. Thank you all for your kind words.

[Marrz74 6]

Any updates? I'm going to dr hernandez too

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