Truth&Gutz

I had Gout before the VSG.....and went to a podiatrist and he injected something into the area.......it felt better...now, post surgery....I hope that it gets better still......

Hi.....best wishes on your decision to hav eht VSG.....I had mine in July at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhatten with a Dr. Daniel Herron....who is a brilliant surgeon ..he as post graduate fellowship training as well.....thus far...I have had no issues.....and have lost 108 pounds......there is an adjustment to eating post surgery..... going to the gym is helpful..... all the best.... in your new journey....

Hi...no judgement here...... just wishing you every success on your road to good health....all the best.....

Hi Jaclyn: I wish you all the very best in your upcoming surgery...I too, was going to go to Mexico(with a differnt surgeon) After I did my due diligence and lots of research on the surgeon...I decided to find someone in the USA. I have lousy insurance however,it took me nine months and going through the process before the surgery was done....I had to see several doctors....i.e:) a primary care physician,a pumonoligist,an endoscopy,a colonoscopy,a cardiologist,a psychiatrist and a nutrisionist...and monthly visits with the primary care doctor and pre surgery weight loss and afew meetings with the surgeon. I was so glad to have found this surgeon and his way of managing the bariatric process,At times, I felt upset and frustrated since I wanted the VSG immediately....it took time and thinking it through.....and, for me....it was the only way to reach my goal....in a safe manner... And now, I have lost a little over 100 pounds(surgery was in July)...I am happy that I made the decision to find a program that was comprehensive in nature.....for me, I almost went to Mexico and that would not have been the right thing to do. Since you live in Florida....I understand that there is a great bariatric center at the large Miami teaching hospital ? Have you explored their program or others like it ? Stay well and wishing you every success........all the best for a joyous and Happy and Healthy New Year......

Hi...I willl you well and every success in your journey......why did you choose Dr. Joya ? I had my surgery in July in New York and I have already lost 100 pounds.....I first was going to go to Mexico and then,,decided to find a surgeon in the USA..... I think that there is a fine bariatric program in Miami ? All the best......always......

Hi,... I used to live in Memphis....some of my mom's family is there.....nice town...... have you looked into the Babtist Hospital system ?I am sure that there are many fine surgeons to choose from ? Also, there is a website called.....Healthgrades and you could look up the qualifications of a particular surgeon...... I had my VSG at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City....with a Dr. Daniel Herron .....it was a truly comprehensive program that lasted for 9 months prior to having the surgery......it was the best decision and a great surgeon and team......all the best...with regards////

Yes, all of the above would be true..... in whatever country one decides to have a surgical procedure.....the VSG clearly, is not an easy surgery and adjusting post op could also be challenging....as a rule, it is important to have as much information as possible before laying down in a surgeon's operatory.....should something go unexspectedly wrong.....Mexico's system of 'Justice' is rather different and there is no recourse.....tragically, there have been many cases hidden from the public.....a good remedy prior to choosing to leave American soil.....is to research the particular 'surgeon' in Mexico(if that is a choice) by speaking with the proper authorities at the American Embassy..... they know and are aware of what these 'surgeons' and 'coordinators' are doing and how they run their business......there have been cases where a potential 'patient' has had to cancel their surgery in Mexico( for medical reasons as per their own primary care physician)...and , the coordinator refused to return the deposit......that is abhorant....running a so called 'medical practice' in that manner is unethical.....and ,desperation for help can unfortunatly create an unwanted and serious issue.......just stay educated.....and take care of your health..... look at your options....... all the very best..... in your journey....

It is so important to do due diligence and a great amount of research before choosing a surgeon in the USA as well as out of the USA. When I set out on my personal journey to have the VSG, I truly believed that going to Mexico was going to be the best alternative.....the particular 'surgeon' that I was going to use...has a great PR system .....after,I did my research about this 'surgeon', I discovered that he clearly was NOT Board Certified, he did NOT have any Post Graduate Training in Bariatric Surgery-he did Not have a Post Graduate Fellowship in any sort of surgery.....what he did have was several CME's taken at lovely vacation spots around the USA and other countries....that, is Not post graduate training... taking afew days vacation and sitting in on afew meetings... receiving certificates is also Not Post Graduate training. a good Post graduate training in Bariatric surgery is a two year Fellowship after a Residency......the general public would not know this....people who are in the medical and or legal professions would easily discover this..... so, as with anything.....Buyer Beware'...... there is no recourse,in countries outside of the USA....wishing you all the very best in good health....

I was going to go to Mexico.....however, after doing due diligence and lots of research....i decided NOT to go to Piedras Negras,Mexico....for many,many good reasons......I decided to have the VSG in NYC with a fabulous surgeon and I have already lost 95 pounds...the surgery was in July......I still have some weight to lose however, I am not dealing with the intake of food...it is an adjustment....however, I am delighted to have had the surgery in NYC.....please do your research.......should you wish to speak with me.....let me know ? wishing you all the best....