skinnyplease 0 Posted February 23, 2008 Please don't pay any attention to skinny's comments, this person has posted the same negative comments on other threads. Really, you must call around and find out for your self, there are a lot of misinformed fear mongers on this site! :thumbup: Next time you talk to Joanne at belite ask her how many times she has been sued (and lost) for fraud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amamastime 0 Posted February 23, 2008 There are good and bad experience since the outcome of the surgeries and the effect of the lab band vary from person to person. From reading the post, it sounds like skinnyplease is warning against the use of belite services. I can't respond to that, since they are a middle man service that I don't have experience with. This is why it is critical that you do your research take in the good and the bad- then make your own decision. Both my husband and myself were very please with Dr. Rod's services. We both didn't have any complications either. But that is our story.... Oh yeah, one more thing you want to do is use a "rolling suitcase" as your luggage and clean out your purse. You will be at a lifting restriction of nothing over 5 pounds. I got the airport guys to help me. I checked my luggage and one of the kind information people helped to get my bag off the luggage claim belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loyoyo 0 Posted February 23, 2008 Hi - I have heard lots of good things about Dr. Rod, so much that I am using hm next week for my surgery. Beware of others' comments about BeLiteWeight. They are a good organization designed to help people schedule surgery in Mexico. No, I don't work for them, either. My advice for you in general is, if you hear negative comments, find out if they are coming directly from the source, or through someone else. I found lots of first hand positive information about Dr. Rod and beliteweight, but I also found lots of not-first-hand negative comments about beliteweight. So if people get negative on ya, make sure they have the proof to back it up. good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckylinds 0 Posted February 23, 2008 Loyoyo - I read that you were getting the surgery the same time as me and my mom on another thread, too cool! What day is your surgery on? Maybe we'll run into each other :-) Good Luck, all the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loyoyo 0 Posted February 23, 2008 I am getting mine done 2/28 with Dr. Rod in Juarez at the Hospital Angeles. PM me if you wish, it would be awesome if I met someone who was there when I was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loyoyo 0 Posted February 23, 2008 I am down 10 lbs with the pre-op diet, too, isn't that great!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amamastime 0 Posted February 23, 2008 Wishing you both the most wonderful life changing experience possible. Dr Rod is such an awsome human being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
April_H_68 0 Posted March 13, 2008 getting my surgery done in Mexico, and wondering if anyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brenda6212 0 Posted March 13, 2008 my sister and I are using Dr. Rod and have heard wonderful things about him. If anyone is going to be there then give us a shout..we are going to Juarez. We are very excited to ake this big change in our lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brenda6212 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks so much for your reply and we are heading there 3/28. I am working with Teri and she has been great. Is there anything special one needs that we may not be thinking of? I know I am having trouble finding a fill here in Florida as some of them want $400+. I may have to fly back as that would be cheaper and a quick get away.. Did you notice if htey had a safe storage area in the hospital room for your personal items? If you had to do this over again what advise would you give one for pre-op? Sorry for all the questions but I am trying to be prepared..Thanks again.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lena23 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks so much for your reply and we are heading there 3/28. I am working with Teri and she has been great. Is there anything special one needs that we may not be thinking of? I know I am having trouble finding a fill here in Florida as some of them want $400+. I may have to fly back as that would be cheaper and a quick get away.. Did you notice if htey had a safe storage area in the hospital room for your personal items? If you had to do this over again what advise would you give one for pre-op? Sorry for all the questions but I am trying to be prepared..Thanks again.. HI...BRENDA, HOW CAN I CONTACT DR ROD? I'M IN FLORIDA AND LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR CLOSE TO BORDER WHERE I CAN FLY INTO TEXAS AND NOT HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY TO San Diego.< /p> THANKS LENA23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brenda6212 0 Posted March 14, 2008 I would call Teri, she took care fo everything and so far so good..I am heading there to El Paso on the 27th for surgery on the 28th with my sister..Where in Florida are you?..I also have the doctors direct info if you need it too..I have been calling about the fills in Florida and that is the most irratating of all trying to locate a reasonable price.most will not do Mexico patients..I am a self pay and am very serious about what I am doing with this surgery...my direct email is brenda_t@sprynet.com if you want direct contact. Maybe we can keep in touch and help each other...Brenda This is Teri's info below: Teri Biga Patient Facilitator Hospital Angeles Tijuana/Juarez Detroit Medical Center teri@beliteweight.com Phone 760-779-9178 Cell 760-275-3966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amamastime 0 Posted March 14, 2008 JoseBand (click the link to get to his webpage) There is a contact page on Dr. Rod's website. Wishing you the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bizzy Bee 1 Posted March 16, 2008 I am going to Dr. Rod on May 26th. I have a long wait so you all keep me posted how it goes for you! thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nic 0 Posted October 12, 2008 Hi I was wondering if you could fill me in why they are unethical liars I have just booked with them. Did not send a deposit yet and nervous after reading this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites