KelliAnn1

I'd probaby recognize your real name...I doubt we have "serendipityHappens" in our database! LOL
I'll check into the "signature" angle...I haven't been on here but once before and I'm still trying to figure it all out! I'll all about "being up front"
Kelli
Mexico Bariatric Center

I chose Mexicobariatriccenter to coordinate for me. I had Dr's Valenzuela and Cabrerra.
I stayed in the hospital for two nights post surgery and then at the Marriott hotel for three nights. My package only included a two night hotel stay but I purchased an extra night just in case I wasn't feeling up to travel.
MiDoctor is where I went. It is a hospital. They have an ICU if needed. Patients have private rooms where they recover for two nights post surgery. It is not a clinic. It is not a FULL SERVICE hospital. Right now they pretty much cater to elective treatments.. If you are say, a cardiac patient, they're not going to do a heart transplant there.. you're not going to go there to be treated for an infectious disease.. It's a hospital, but they treat bariatric patients. There are four floors and two (soon to be 3 operating rooms) Go on Youtube and input Mi Doctor Hospital and you can find videos where you can see that it is an actual small hospital and see what the rooms look like.
I can say that I had a fantastic experience. The surgeons were excellent and Christy with Mexico Bariatric Center has really been there for me. I actually just got an email from her checking in on me.
I will give one word of warning though.. If you are meek or not inclined to advocate for yourself and what you want, then you maybe should consider going with doctor where you'll have a bit more hand holding. I received great care at MiDoctor, BUT I was on top of everything.. I asked for my spirometer and started my breathing exercises on my own. I made sure I got my walking in.. I went to the nurse's station hourly and got drinks.. They are not proactive about bringing these things to you but they are happy to get you whatever you need.

I used mexico bariatric center, and had dr, cabrera and valenzula. Surgery at mi doctor. I stayed at the marriot the nights I wasn't in the hospital..sooo nice! I flew home on the 6th day. I didn't have a passport, just my id and birth certificate and was fine. What you need to do is decide on what company and doctor you want to go through. I think there is 4 or 5 , mexico bariatric center, ready 4 change, a lighter me are a few. You will have a coordinator that helps you through ever step of the process. Just make sure you go to a hospital,not a clinic! I would go back to mexico for any surgery.

Hi... i just flew back home to texas yesterday... surgery done by drs cabrera/valenzuela... absolutely awesome drs...the Hospital MI Doctor was very neat and clean... all the staff was super... the language barrier a little bit of a challenge but not too bad... i was impressed that 4 other drs came in to check on me besides my 2.. i went through mexico bariatric center..christy was the coordinator, daniel was my "guide" ... i cant say enough wonderful words to describe daniel... he was absolutely amazing.. he was there every step of the way with my husband and i... we stayed at the Marriott.. .. and was treated so great there... the service was awesome... our drivers were so helpful..victor and willie....overall HUGE 5 stars for all involved... ive not heard of the hotel u are going to but from my experience i wouldnt go through anyone but these guys. Im sure there are many many success stories that others may have about other companies but i can just tell u what know.... i felt extremely safe and honestly daniel made us feel so comfortable and he really seemed to care... hope this helps...and good luck on your journey!!!

I'm scheduled for Cabrera/Valenzuela March 13th. I haven't been able to find any negatives about them at all.
I am going through MBC.< /p>
Good luck.. and be sure to report back with your experience!