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Anyone go to Mexico and have Gastric Bypass with Dr. Fernando Garcia?



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I am trying to decide on a doctor in Tijuanna to have my bypass done. I think I have narrowed it down to Dr. Garcia. Anyone want to share their experience with their doctor? It would be greatly appreciated!!

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No experience yet to share. Just submitted my medical info to them a couple days ago. I was debating between him and Illan and ultimately chose him because I found good reviews on several sites. Seems Illan is only talked about on this site. Ive yet to find anything bad. Shooting for 2nd week of october

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Mine is set for the 17th. It was tough trying to decide between the sleeve and bypass. Ultimately, because of my GERD, I chose the bypass. I am a little nervous.

 

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I did, and it was a wonderful experience! Highly recommend him and CER.

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I just had mine with Jorge Maytorena at Long Term VSG 8/30/16 for $3499. No problems so far and great experience.

 

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I used Dr Garcia in May for VGS revision. GREAT experience. Wouldn't change a thing. I used Dr Ortiz in 2011 for my band he and his staff were great too. Just too expensive for my sleeve revision. Dr Garcia charged $5200 for revision and Ortiz wanted $8000. No brainer. Good Luck, you will be in good hands. My post op was super uneventful and NO gas pains :)

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I used Dr Garcia in May for VGS revision. GREAT experience. Wouldn't change a thing. I used Dr Ortiz in 2011 for my band he and his staff were great too. Just too expensive for my sleeve revision. Dr Garcia charged $5200 for revision and Ortiz wanted $8000. No brainer. Good Luck, you will be in good hands. My post op was super uneventful and NO gas pains :)

I am glad to hear it. Thank u. I am getting so nervous.

 

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I am considering Dr. Garcia too. All the reviews I have found have been great. I was also thinking about Dr. Ramos Kelly however, I read some reviews that concerned me. I need to make a choice soon, kinda want to do this before the end of the year so I can start 2017 off right!

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I am considering Dr. Garcia too. All the reviews I have found have been great. I was also thinking about Dr. Ramos Kelly however, I read some reviews that concerned me. I need to make a choice soon, kinda want to do this before the end of the year so I can start 2017 off right!

I chose Garcia after loads of research. Its a pretty fast process once its started. Im going to book next week and pay the deposit. They said they can get me in 2 to 3 weeks after

 

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At this point in 100% sure I'll go with Garcia, now I just need to figure out what to tell my job! Lol

 

 

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