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Hi ,

Just wanting to see how many people are going to Mexico to get sleeved. I've been reading a lot of great reviews about Mexico. As a self pay patient I am considering getting mine done in Mexico.

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Hi! I am getting my surgery done in Tijuana, Mexico by Dr. Jalil Illan. I've heard nothing but amazing reviews from his patients and I recently met with him via FaceTime. He is so incredibly nice and makes you feel very comfortable. I've been looking into Bariatric surgery for a few years now and have gone through two different doctors in California and I must say that Dr. Illan has made me feel most at ease, confident and not at all worried. I would definitely recommend you looking into him as a surgeon!


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Hi! I am getting my surgery done in Tijuana, Mexico by Dr. Jalil Illan. I've heard nothing but amazing reviews from his patients and I recently met with him via FaceTime. He is so incredibly nice and makes you feel very comfortable. I've been looking into Bariatric surgery for a few years now and have gone through two different doctors in California and I must say that Dr. Illan has made me feel most at ease, confident and not at all worried. I would definitely recommend you looking into him as a surgeon!




Yes I have heard so much good reviews regarding Dr. Illan. If I do decide to go to Mexico he will be my first choice.


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I'm considering booking with Dr Ortiz with ALM in August. Any input? He seems to be very highly rated also :)

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3 minutes ago, Coreysmissus said:

I'm considering booking with Dr Ortiz with ALM in August. Any input? He seems to be very highly rated also :)

4 minutes ago, Coreysmissus said:

I'm considering booking with Dr Ortiz with ALM in August. Any input? He seems to be very highly rated also :)

He is also a great surgeon ! Wishing you luck .

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Thank you Dixie02 :)

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I'm going to Tijuana, mexico on July 28th at MBC and can't wait.

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4 hours ago, BullSquatch said:

I'm scheduled with Dr. Kelly in Tijuana on August 7th with surgery on August 8th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

Same here nervous and excited ! I'll be traveling by my self so that's makes it worst 😜. Congrats on your new journey

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I'm considering getting surgery done in Mexico. I have insurance that would pay for it if I had a year of proof that I have been on a diet and on an workout program under a doctors care. I don't have that.

It sounds like getting surgery in Mexico is great! I just am afraid of getting scammed. But I'm ready to take the plung!

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That is so cool! So what did you have to do to get to this point (blood work, interviews, doctor visits,).

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I am going to have my surgery done in Mexico on August 21st. Initially I was scared cause of the things you hear but a coworker just had hers done and is doing great. Because I know someone who recently did it I feel comfortable. The only thing she regrets is not doing it sooner.


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