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:tt1: Hi! I am looking for a good surgeon in Mexico. I am interested in the "medical tourism" program. Anyone have their procedure done with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez from Monterrey, Mexico. Thanks

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Hey there!! I had my surgery in Tijuana w/ Dr. Gabriel Gutierrez. I have been extremely happy with him and his staff. My mother had LB with him as well about 5 years ago and she has referred about 6 others, whom have all been successful! I have heard of Dr. Rodriguez and nothing has come back negative. Definitely check into it! Once you make the decision to be banded, your life will change forever!!! GOOD LUCK! :tt1:

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;) Hi! I am looking for a good surgeon in Mexico. I am interested in the "medical tourism" program. Anyone have their procedure done with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez from Monterrey, Mexico. Thanks

Hi,

I had my surgery done in August at the Obesity Control Center in Tiajuana, Mx with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. It was an amazing experience and Dr. Ortiz is a pioneer in the field of lapband surgery. He teaches doctors in the US how to do it and has performed thousands of lapband surgeries. I go back for fills too because they do them under flouroscopy. Also, if you want more info on Dr. Ortiz, he wrote a book "Lapband for Life" that I got for about $10 on Amazon. Good Luck!

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Hi, my name is Laura and I had my surgery done in Mexico with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, He is a great doctor and his staff were verry nice as well, I had my surgery done in Monterrey they booked the hotel for me and everything it was really nice, also I would keep in contact with Tricia which is the coordinator for Dr. Rodriguez she was very helpful and would answer all my questions. Today is my 1 month aniversary from my surgery and so far ive lost 16 pounds. Let me know if you have any questions and i will help you with whatever i can. Good Luck, Laura

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