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Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

A forum for discussing travel to Mexico to have Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or another type of Weight Loss Surgery, as well as for discussing self-pay for weight loss surgery.

4,290 topics in this forum

  1. Dr. Jaime Ponce Deleon ?

    By ANGEL86,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,657 views

  2. Help Me Decide: Dr. Kelly Or Dr. Garcia? Anyone Have Any Input?

    By WLJourneyJ,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,656 views

  3. Dental work before surgery?

    By Marie1120,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,650 views

  4. Dr Ariel Ortiz- November

    By ksgirlmomof4,
    • 46 replies
    • 2,636 views

  5. WLS PCPs in MD

    By MercedesLady,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,634 views

  6. My Tj experience

    By Naija2atl,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,633 views

  7. Has Anyone Used Dr. Almanza In Tijuana For Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

    By bturner0385,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,632 views

  8. DR. PEREZ CORZO in TIJUANA RENEW BARIATRIC

    By SusanaMk,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,630 views

  9. Look at my sad photo - **Warning** MAJOR pity party

    By leslie1958,
    • 45 replies
    • 2,628 views

  10. Medical complication travel insurance

    By drzrx,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,628 views

  11. Questions about flying home solo after VSG

    By svsg,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,626 views

  12. Travel/Support Buddies for Mexico Sleeve Surgery?

    By shanuska,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,623 views

  13. My dilemma

    By ad1203,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,616 views

  14. Dr. Jose Rodriguez

    By ravenjeh,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,613 views

  15. Surgery In Tijuana

    By snoah,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,611 views

  16. I have a FSA & I don't know where I can use it.

    By Kooky1,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,605 views

  17. Anyone just skip the insurance hoops & go to Mexico?

    By fatgirlfreed,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,605 views

  18. Dr Garcia...Is there 2 in Tijuana

    By LaserSkinGirl,   
    • 19 replies
    • 2,603 views

  19. Any May sleevers?

    By Nessa39,
    • 42 replies
    • 2,600 views

  20. Anyone Else Having Surgery In Mexico In June?

    By goofycathy,   
    • 32 replies
    • 2,594 views

  21. Mexico prices - please share yours and your surgeon

    By Jenny12,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,594 views

  22. Which Mexican Surgeons perform single incision gastric sleeve surgery?

    By mmhutch,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,592 views

  23. Thoughts on Dr. Almanza

    By Tiny2019,
    • 52 replies
    • 2,592 views

  24. The Big Day is Finally Here!!

    By Fendo,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,587 views

  25. Going alone!

    By 2btrim,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,586 views

  26. Currency/Tipping

    By Togunrinde,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,585 views

  27. Need Help Deciding to Go to Mexico

    By ABB'sObesityFight,   
    • 13 replies
    • 2,584 views

  28. What Should I Tell My Doctor?

    By Strongarm,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,579 views

  29. Ok admit it...

    By HDubSleevery,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,576 views

  30. DR Aceves

    By cutie pie,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,575 views

  31. Sleeved In Mexico By Dr. Alvarez Today!

    By littlehope126,   
    • 34 replies
    • 2,569 views

  32. Ready For A Change Vs A Lighter Me

    By ready2bskinny,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,561 views

  33. Using Flex spending card in Mexico

    By momokev,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,555 views

  34. Going solo and self pay in mexico

    By chocolate48diva,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,546 views

  35. Really confused and overwhelmed

    By dork,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,542 views

  36. Mexico drs = NO diet pre op?

    By rollargirl,
    • 54 replies
    • 2,540 views

  37. Dr F Garcia And Hospital Mi In Tijuana

    By andersonlj,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,540 views

  38. Im In Tj... Getting Sleeved Tomorrow

    By thall1726,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,536 views

  39. What to do in Tj?

    By tpasun,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,533 views

  40. Mexico

    By kia2345,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,533 views

  41. Collection of videos of various surgeons (Mexico) doing sleeve

    By Travelmego,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,532 views

  42. My Experience W/ Dr. Garcia/hospital/surgery--Very Long :)

    By hollirrose,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,531 views

  43. Any insight on Dr. Hidalgo at CMQ for this very nervous Canadian?

    By VanTru,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2,529 views

  44. Aceves Or G. Alvarez

    By Readyfourchg,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,528 views

  45. My Mexico Story with the Sleeve

    By California Kelly,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,525 views

  46. LEAKS

    By brenda ziranda,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,519 views

  47. I Am Sleeved By Dr Aceves

    By MsLadyKanKan,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,517 views

  48. Mi Doctor Hospital Updates! Admitted and excited! Woohooooooo!

    By MumtazG38,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,516 views

  49. I Just Bought Dr Alvarez's Book!

    By cissiesue,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,514 views

  50. Dr Garcia & Mi Doctor Hospital

    By mynewbegining2,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,514 views

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    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 3 replies
      1. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

      3. BabySpoons

        BabySpoons

        So proud of you Cat. Getting into those smaller size clothes is half the fun isn't it?. Keep up the good work!!!!

    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        BabySpoons

        That's brilliant! You've done amazing!! I should probably think about changing my profile picture at some point. Mine is the doll from Squid Games. Ironically the whole premise of the show is about dodging death. We've both done that...

    • eclarke

      eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
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    • Eve411

      Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
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    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 1 reply
      1. kezbeth

        kezbeth

        I may have to have gall bladder surgery during my weight loss surgery. Not thrilled about it either but do not want 2 recovery times. Just want it over with.

        Thanks for your post. I may need to rethink my decision... :(

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