Gastric Sleeve in Juarez MX

[hlampkin 7]

Hi guys. I recently posted about wanting surgery local here in Dallas, but here recently have been researching Gastric Sleeve in Juarez with Dr Rodriguez at Star Medical Hospital. He looks like a great doctor and I have already called and sent in my medical information. It's much cheaper in MX..which is what sent me that route. Has anyone been a patient of Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez or other doctors there?

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[xoAlisonxo 2]

I was just sleeved on 11/11 with Dr. Rodriguez at Star Medica. It was the best decision I have ever made. The only downside to being sleeved in MX is the language barrier speaking with the nurses. But if you know Spanish, then you'll be fine. I used a medical company called BeLiteWeight (google it) and Teri was my patient coordinator. I have no complaints with the company or the hospital/doctors. Everything went perfectly.

Edited December 4, 2016 by xoAlisonxo

[hlampkin 7]

I was just sleeved on 11/11 with Dr. Rodriguez at Star Medica. It was the best decision I have ever made. The only downside to being sleeved in MX is the language barrier speaking with the nurses. But if you know Spanish, then you'll be fine. I used a medical company called BeLiteWeight (google it) and Teri was my patient coordinator. I have no complaints with the company or the hospital/doctors. Everything went perfectly.

That makes me even more ready and excited to start this journey. I'm looking at getting it done Jan 12..Just waiting on my medical clearance. I also contacted Belightweight. How soon were you up and feeling "normal"? How many days did you have to stay in Juarez?

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[xoAlisonxo 2]

I flew into El Paso on Fri morning, the day of my surgery. And left Sunday morning. So two nights. I tried to get up every two hrs or so to walk the halls and I would try and do 3 "laps" each time. By Monday/Tuesday I was back to my full mobile self. A little slower than normal but I was constantly moving. I went back to work Wednesday.

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[hlampkin 7]

Oh ok. So they did your blood work that morning. Glad yours went well. Can't wait for mine. All these good reviews of this place have me psyched!

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[xoAlisonxo 2]

Yes. Everything happened as soon as I got there and got checked into my room. Before surgery, I was researching different companies that provide the surgery all throughout Mexico. But I found BeLiteWeight to be the best, even though it is slightly more expensive than other places in Mexico to get it done.

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[kathytravy@gmail.com 2]

I am scheduled for april 27th through BeLiteWeight with Dr. Rodriguez. Im so excited and been reading everything i can get my hands on. I see these posts were from Dec. Can i ask how your surgery went and hows the progress now?

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[xoAlisonxo 2]

My surgery went just fine! I have lost a total of 65 pounds so far from my heaviest. 15 were from the pre-op diet and since surgery I've lost 50lbs.

[CristalT1986 0]

I'm actually here in Juarez right now, getting my surgery done tomorrow along with my sister!!! Everyone has been so nice!!