AsherB 2 Posted December 2, 2017 I was wondering if anyone would be open to traveling together to Mexico for surgery together. I'm looking at OCC because of all of the positive research I've done on Dr. Ortiz and his facility. I'm in the process of getting finances in order but hoping to get the procedure sometime next year. Shooting for Summer or Fall. I would really love to have a traveling companion or friend to do this journey with, my husband will be staying home with our small child so I will be traveling alone and a bit nervous about that! 2 FluffyChix and sleevemebaby7781 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevemebaby7781 36 Posted December 2, 2017 I was wondering if anyone would be open to traveling together to Mexico for surgery together. I'm looking at OCC because of all of the positive research I've done on Dr. Ortiz and his facility. I'm in the process of getting finances in order but hoping to get the procedure sometime next year. Shooting for Summer or Fall. I would really love to have a traveling companion or friend to do this journey with, my husband will be staying home with our small child so I will be traveling alone and a bit nervous about that! I could be intrested in doing that! I haven't really researched doctor ortiz. I was thinking about going with doctor Lopez. I wonder if they would cut us an even bigger discount if we agreed to share a hotel Room? Would you be willing to do that as well? I think this would be so much better than going at it alone. Just the idea makes me nervous.Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app 2 FluffyChix and cherri_wyatt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FluffyChix 17,415 Posted December 3, 2017 Good luck you two! As I read the OP's post, I kept hearing this song: "My traveling companion is 9 years old, he is the child of my first marriage..." 2 50+ssallday and logicwand reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koda24 1 Posted December 8, 2017 I'm planning go see Dr. Ortiz next year too! However I'm trying my best to make it work so I can go there mid-may. I'm really hoping it's not just wishful thinking....but we will see! Once I have a better idea I can leg you know, I'm heading there solo so it would be nice to have a travel buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBFEB2018 8 Posted December 9, 2017 I am going in Feb. Using Dr. Illan. 1 low bmi sleeve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrpDeadRed 0 Posted February 2, 2018 Hi @JBFEB2018- When are you scheduled in Feb with Dr. Illan and for what procedure? I will be going for a revision from sleeve to MGB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agriffith89 1 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, DrpDeadRed said: Hi @JBFEB2018- When are you scheduled in Feb with Dr. Illan and for what procedure? I will be going for a revision from sleeve to MGB. I'm actually scheduled with Dr. ILLAN Feb 28th. 1 low bmi sleeve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbrezer 8 Posted February 4, 2018 I am going 3/8 In Mexico with Dr. Illan ! I am super excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrpDeadRed 0 Posted February 4, 2018 Hi @sunbrezer - Where are you traveling from and what procedure are you having? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrpDeadRed 0 Posted February 4, 2018 Hi @sunbrezer - Where are you traveling from and what procedure are you having? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbrezer 8 Posted February 4, 2018 Hi [mention=333982]sunbrezer[/mention] - Where are you traveling from and what procedure are you having?HiI am traveling out of Orlando Florida on March 8th and I am having the gastric sleeve procedure done. When are you having your procedure?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GassyGurl 428 Posted February 4, 2018 Have you checked our Dr Wizman, Dr Taggar and Dr shillingford? They're close to ft Lauderdale. I was going to go to the OCC in Mexico, but between flights, hotels extra days, etc, it was just a little more to see Dr Taggar in FL. I paid 8899, but I think it's slightly more now. I used insurance for preop testing, traveled on a Thursday, surgery on friday, discharged on Saturday. Stayed in a local hotel, had a follow up Monday, then drove home. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Islandgyrl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbrezer 8 Posted February 4, 2018 Thanks gassygurl I'll look into itSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistylynnd76 0 Posted February 9, 2018 I would definitely do this too. I want to go in April the second week. Would anyone be interested in this? I have a consultation here but hate to spend that kind of money. I don't know how the process works for Mexico. Any adivce or help would be greatly appreciated. thanks misty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
low bmi sleeve 22 Posted February 9, 2018 I'm actually scheduled with Dr. ILLAN Feb 28th.March 1 here with dr illan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites