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Please help me narrow these surgeons down. Here is what I am looking for. I wish I could afford Dr. Jorge Servino at Hospital Galenia in Cancun but $9,850...($4,000 over my budget). I have tried really hard to research and now need opinions and experiences, and pricing - please help...:
Looking for great Surgeon and Great Hospital in Mexico:
- Sleeve (33/34 BMI)
- Self Pay ($6,000 budget +/-)
- Accredited Hospital by JCI (Joint Commission International) (screen grab attached with list of hospitals)
- Low complications rate – hard to know in Mexico…
- Great results and reviews
- Preferably taught or practiced in the US
- Prefer no Hotel Stays
- Prefer Cancun (East Coast & Safer) at Hospital Galenia – highly accredited (ie. Dr Trevino but $9,850)
- Speak great English or followed by a translator nurse
Here are the Surgeons I’ve Narrowed down to:
- Dr Alberto Aceves (Mexicali Bariatric/GSS Gastric Sleeve Surgeon)
- Dr Ariel Ortiz Obesity Control Center (OCC )
- Dr Elias Ortiz A lighter Me (ALM)
- Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez (TrinityMedical.org)
- Dr Quinones (Weightlosswithsurgery.com)
- Dr Jorge M. Trevino – Too expensive for me. Finding out if they offer financing for balance
- Dr. Gilberto Ungson (Mexicali Bariatric)
- Fernando Garcia Govea – (Ready 4achange.com)
Thank you for any help and advice you can offer!!

Here are a bunch of pictures of my experience with Dr Corvala and Angeles Hospital in TJ. Amazing experience. I couldn't more pleased. World class, state of the art facility with top surgeons, staff and protocol and the icing is the spa like atmosphere
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/332074-anyone-at-angeles-tj-or-with-dr-corvala-onaround-feb-19th/?p=3761436
and more pictures:
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/332074-anyone-at-angeles-tj-or-with-dr-corvala-onaround-feb-19th/?p=3762637

Gas x strips didn't work for me. Just got xrays and all is well. I am on the terrace at the restaurant now. The pharmacy is also here on premises. Here are some pictures

I think Rocky1 is stating the medical preparedness concerns that he has which hr is qualified and thank god has a right to share with those who are not a PHD and familiar with hospital systems and level of preparedness. I agree that being completely informed on the ICU dept etc and if it functions 24/7 and how it is equipped for emergencies and if there is a department specialist on staff and equipment available at a moments notice for any given complication and that the surgeon is highly qualified and limits surgeries each day to under 5. Just my opinion and what we expect from this type of forum - different opinions and the ability to help others understand different perspectives. Rocky1 has related knowledge and is willing to share his, and I believe out of concern to help others make the most informed decision we can make.

Had surgery 30 hours ago and couldn't be more pleased with my experience air Dr Corvala nurse staff. Angeles is truly a full-all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa/resort . The resort part is not critical but makes recupersting a whole lot more comfortable especially having medical staff at the same time, private roims and lxurious bathrooms abd showers stocked with welcome bag filled with comforting products. I will probably be getting dental work while here as well. Every dept. Has state if the art equipment an doctors . I had a lot of gas pain after surgery but that is normal . Im so glass that is almost gone. Therapist comes in and checks on your well-being and message therapist too! I gave him a tip, he came back a few times that day . I get to stay another 3 days. After the gas resolved itself (lots of walking) I haven't had this much rest in 25 years.

Thank you! It has been a great experience, I just returned home today and have to say I am even more pleased than expected. Not just in the surgeon Dr Corvall, although IMHO he is one of the best, and sweetest too, but equally important is the pre-op and post-op care and those who administer it, which can greatly reduce the potential post-surgery complications. The nursing staff and managing doctors and co-surgeons that check up, evaluate, and pass down orders to the nursing staff who carry out the processes superbly to improve recovery time and outcome. I loved the nurses! David, Roberto, Esmerlada and so many others. But they really take you in and make sure you are well, comfortable and have everything you need to recuperate perfectly. I have never felt that well cared for in any US hospital and I have been in many coast to coast.

Here are a bunch of pictures of my experience with Dr Corvala and Angeles Hospital in TJ. Truly a world class, state of the art facility with top surgeons, staff and protocol .... the icing is the spa like atmosphere

Pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3761436

and more pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3762637

Had surgery 30 hours ago and couldn't be more pleased with my experience air Dr Corvala nurse staff. Angeles is truly a full-all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa/resort . The resort part is not critical but makes recupersting a whole lot more comfortable especially having medical staff at the same time, private roims and lxurious bathrooms abd showers stocked with welcome bag filled with comforting products. I will probably be getting dental work while here as well. Every dept. Has state if the art equipment an doctors . I had a lot of gas pain after surgery but that is normal . Im so glass that is almost gone. Therapist comes in and checks on your well-being and message therapist too! I gave him a tip, he came back a few times that day . I get to stay another 3 days. After the gas resolved itself (lots of walking) I haven't had this much rest in 25 years.

I'm heading to Tijuana too on the 19th! Angeles Hospital with Dr Corvala Feb 19th for Sleeve. We are about the same BMI height and weight and I am also from Georgia but flying in from Savannah.
So you're probably starting to get ready and a little nervous?
What time are you getting into San Diego I arrive at 10:12 am on Feb 19th.
What day are your returning. My return flight out of San Diego is Feb 23rd at 11:45 pm (red eye)

Thx for all the pics, now I know what to expect there! Looks good. Glad to see that u r moving around well today.

Over 10000 laproscopic surgeries over 30 years and three alleged unsubstantiated deaths...I will gladly take those odds if that is all you can come up with.

I have found rocky1's posts to be impartial and objective.

Thank you! It has been a great experience, I just returned home today and have to say I am even more pleased than expected. Not just in the surgeon Dr Corvall, although IMHO he is one of the best, and sweetest too, but equally important is the pre-op and post-op care and those who administer it, which can greatly reduce the potential post-surgery complications. The nursing staff and managing doctors and co-surgeons that check up, evaluate, and pass down orders to the nursing staff who carry out the processes superbly to improve recovery time and outcome. I loved the nurses! David, Roberto, Esmerlada and so many others. But they really take you in and make sure you are well, comfortable and have everything you need to recuperate perfectly. I have never felt that well cared for in any US hospital and I have been in many coast to coast.

Here are a bunch of pictures of my experience with Dr Corvala and Angeles Hospital in TJ. Truly a world class, state of the art facility with top surgeons, staff and protocol .... the icing is the spa like atmosphere

Pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3761436

and more pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3762637

Cost is always part of the decision making process depending on max budget. But I think the point was the difference between $4500 and $6500 one needs to be sure they weight the factors of total safety at every Level and potential complication against the $2000 difference. No, not everyone has another $2000 but is the lower cost equipped to save your life at any given moment on any given part of your body and organ within minutes with state of art equipment 24/7. Also... if the quality at $6500 is the same or better then those charging $15000 - $23000 that's pretty much a no brainer, and further a $2000 difference verses a $12000 difference is...well...not in the same ballpark to compare...

Thank you! It has been a great experience, I just returned home today and have to say I am even more pleased than expected. Not just in the surgeon Dr Corvall, although IMHO he is one of the best, and sweetest too, but equally important is the pre-op and post-op care and those who administer it, which can greatly reduce the potential post-surgery complications. The nursing staff and managing doctors and co-surgeons that check up, evaluate, and pass down orders to the nursing staff who carry out the processes superbly to improve recovery time and outcome. I loved the nurses! David, Roberto, Esmerlada and so many others. But they really take you in and make sure you are well, comfortable and have everything you need to recuperate perfectly. I have never felt that well cared for in any US hospital and I have been in many coast to coast.

Here are a bunch of pictures of my experience with Dr Corvala and Angeles Hospital in TJ. Truly a world class, state of the art facility with top surgeons, staff and protocol .... the icing is the spa like atmosphere

Pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3761436

and more pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3762637

If the alleged statements are even true, that's a .0002% complication rate when the overall complication rate across the board is 1% I think..or is it 2% depending on laparoscopic procedure? Then his complication rate is a huge anomaly and highly unlikely in the best possible way, given the actual rates of complication that occur today. If I knew that beforehand, I would feel even more confident with my choice in Dr Corvala.
I think that is comparable to saying only one person died at Hospital X in 2014. That hospital had 10,000 patients in 2014. Wow, that would be some accomplishment, almost impossible. Not in this field and only IMHO. No need to attack

Thank you! It has been a great experience, I just returned home today and have to say I am even more pleased than expected. Not just in the surgeon Dr Corvall, although IMHO he is one of the best, and sweetest too, but equally important is the pre-op and post-op care and those who administer it, which can greatly reduce the potential post-surgery complications. The nursing staff and managing doctors and co-surgeons that check up, evaluate, and pass down orders to the nursing staff who carry out the processes superbly to improve recovery time and outcome. I loved the nurses! David, Roberto, Esmerlada and so many others. But they really take you in and make sure you are well, comfortable and have everything you need to recuperate perfectly. I have never felt that well cared for in any US hospital and I have been in many coast to coast.

Here are a bunch of pictures of my experience with Dr Corvala and Angeles Hospital in TJ. Truly a world class, state of the art facility with top surgeons, staff and protocol .... the icing is the spa like atmosphere

Pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3761436

and more pictures:

http://www.bariatric...19th/?p=3762637

Dr Corvala and surgeons, Dr Janine Nutritionist, transport mini van

Gas x strips didn't work for me. Just got xrays and all is well. I am on the terrace at the restaurant now. The pharmacy is also here on premises. Here are some pictures

Had surgery 30 hours ago and couldn't be more pleased with my experience air Dr Corvala nurse staff. Angeles is truly a full-all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa/resort . The resort part is not critical but makes recupersting a whole lot more comfortable especially having medical staff at the same time, private roims and lxurious bathrooms abd showers stocked with welcome bag filled with comforting products. I will probably be getting dental work while here as well. Every dept. Has state if the art equipment an doctors . I had a lot of gas pain after surgery but that is normal . Im so glass that is almost gone. Therapist comes in and checks on your well-being and message therapist too! I gave him a tip, he came back a few times that day . I get to stay another 3 days. After the gas resolved itself (lots of walking) I haven't had this much rest in 25 years.

I met dr Luke on his team. His name I think was janine Luke. I had Dr Vibreel for anethesiologist and Dr Corvala did a great job very little pain at all accept gas and seems to have done an excellent job not only in surgery but in pre-op and post-op care through the entire medical staff. Diligent about monitoring blood pressure temp IVs. They are waiting until 48 hrs to Xray for leaks so tonight at 5pm. I've been to quite a few hospitals from east to west coast and I would say the management and care is equal if not greater.big have always felt a lot of pain in my I've catheter but not this one. Even the way they secure it is better then I've experienced. There are about 6 nuses and managing floor doctors each day. The only challenge was one time a nurse changing my fluids didn't speak any English and I asked her to send in someone that did since she was adding a new painkiller and I didn't want anymore especially if no nausea medicine.they had an interpreter here yesterday as well. I know some Spanish and most nurses and staff know english. Equal care if not better. You are in the field and will know this at a more technical level. If they are doing anything differently it HSS gotten past me. The good difference is the staff us friendlier and more patient

I am feeling well. Yesterday wasn't easy the day after surgery. I was one of the lucky few that got bad gas pains. The others on my floor didn't have a hard time with that. This place is incredible. Angeles is a full all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa. I have lots of pics and will write a journal with them. Great nurse staff, doctors and care all around. I might even get my teeth done while here...need a bunch of work..any questions just ask.

Hi,
I'm looking to say Hi to others making the trip and surgery on or around Feb 19th with Dr Corvala or Angeles Hospital? Please touch base if you are. Would love to say Hi.
Thanks!

I met dr Luke on his team. His name I think was janine Luke. I had Dr Vibreel for anethesiologist and Dr Corvala did a great job very little pain at all accept gas and seems to have done an excellent job not only in surgery but in pre-op and post-op care through the entire medical staff. Diligent about monitoring blood pressure temp IVs. They are waiting until 48 hrs to Xray for leaks so tonight at 5pm. I've been to quite a few hospitals from east to west coast and I would say the management and care is equal if not greater.big have always felt a lot of pain in my I've catheter but not this one. Even the way they secure it is better then I've experienced. There are about 6 nuses and managing floor doctors each day. The only challenge was one time a nurse changing my fluids didn't speak any English and I asked her to send in someone that did since she was adding a new painkiller and I didn't want anymore especially if no nausea medicine.they had an interpreter here yesterday as well. I know some Spanish and most nurses and staff know english. Equal care if not better. You are in the field and will know this at a more technical level. If they are doing anything differently it HSS gotten past me. The good difference is the staff us friendlier and more patient

Had surgery 30 hours ago and couldn't be more pleased with my experience air Dr Corvala nurse staff. Angeles is truly a full-all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa/resort . The resort part is not critical but makes recupersting a whole lot more comfortable especially having medical staff at the same time, private roims and lxurious bathrooms abd showers stocked with welcome bag filled with comforting products. I will probably be getting dental work while here as well. Every dept. Has state if the art equipment an doctors . I had a lot of gas pain after surgery but that is normal . Im so glass that is almost gone. Therapist comes in and checks on your well-being and message therapist too! I gave him a tip, he came back a few times that day . I get to stay another 3 days. After the gas resolved itself (lots of walking) I haven't had this much rest in 25 years.

Had surgery 30 hours ago and couldn't be more pleased with my experience air Dr Corvala nurse staff. Angeles is truly a full-all encompassing hospital that feels like a spa/resort . The resort part is not critical but makes recupersting a whole lot more comfortable especially having medical staff at the same time, private roims and lxurious bathrooms abd showers stocked with welcome bag filled with comforting products. I will probably be getting dental work while here as well. Every dept. Has state if the art equipment an doctors . I had a lot of gas pain after surgery but that is normal . Im so glass that is almost gone. Therapist comes in and checks on your well-being and message therapist too! I gave him a tip, he came back a few times that day . I get to stay another 3 days. After the gas resolved itself (lots of walking) I haven't had this much rest in 25 years.