VSGVega

March 21st Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Is he board certified in bariatric surgery? If I paid a deposit with someone else using PayPal can I get it back? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Do they have a number for you to call? Maybe they are busy.. I'll say give it maybe a couple of more days depending on how you long you have waited so far. Make sure you read reviews on every doctor or center. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App That's my doc and I had a similar issue but was persistent in calling. When is your surgery date? Mine is March 21 Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Is he with Mexicobariatrics.com? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I was cleared by cardiologist. Depends what the abnormality is. You may just require a few more tests to see if it's safe to proceed. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Yes, it went away day 3 and my cravings for breads and potatoes were gone. To me it felt like a carb detox. I'm day 8 and I don't have any problem with headaches now. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Tucson and scheduled March 21. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! How inspiring!! Great job! Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

I'm a bit scared myself but I agree! I haven't been able to lose on my own so I need this for my health. Best of luck rharris75! Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Don't be too nervous. I'm wishing you a smooth surgery and recovery

I'm going in March. Who are you going through? I know I'll have the jitters right before but now I just want the time to pass quickly! Best of luck to you! Keep us posted please! Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Are you doin duck lips???? You're awesome and very handsome! Congratulations on crushing the challenge! Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

I've decided to tell some people but have received mixed reactions. I'm excited and it's my decision only so I'm ignoring bad reactions and not dwelling on it. I know what I'm doing and am eager to prove it. It's not the easy way. It's a lifetime commitment. I'm astounded by the courage and support I see here. Thankful for this community. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Its my birthday month too! Try this website. HTTP://cmcgas.org.mx/Also check the resources on Facebook WLS Mexico how to research safely. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

OMG that looks so painful! Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

No not at all. I'm not fond of the idea of doing a video the day after surgery myself but I see lots of them on their website. They seem coached a bit but I appreciate d seeing some of their videos. If I have a good experience I'd do one from home and send it to them. I like that idea better. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

It could be anything but you won't know until you see your doc. Maybe get in sooner Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Hernia? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

My insurance wouldn't cover bariatric surgery so I'm scheduled in March in Tijuana. I decided to use mexicobariatrics.com and my surgeon is Dr Luis Cervantes. I like that the hospital has an ICU and Er in case of complications. Lots of places call themselves a hospital but are only clinics. Look into that stuff and verify the surgeon credentials. I wish I could do it sooner but that's when I'll be able to have the $. Best of luck to you in your search. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Gucci, did they have you do a promotion video? Are you doing any YouTube vlogging? One guy did a promotion video and they had it on their website. he put his phone number and I called him. he had great things to say.I am so eager to start this journey. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for posting. What company, doc, and hospital did you use? I'm scheduled in March in Tijuana Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

Gucci, how has the recovery been? Any complications? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

@ biginjapan my research shows favorable results on the doctors you listed. Best of luck to you in your journey. Was Mexico the cheapest alternative for you? That's long travel time so be sure to get up frequently to walk. Did you discuss prevention of clots w your surgeon? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

When you use a medical tourism place, The deposit mostly goes to the coordinator as commission. If you research the hospital and the surgeons, you could just schedule directly with them. I do agree that I've found it helpful that the coordinator is available whenever I have questions. it's a personal choice and if I'd thought it through and did my research up front before paying the deposit, I may have scheduled directly but I'm okay with having the benefit of a coordinator. I'm self pay also so March is when I'll have the full amount. If I had the money now I'd schedule it for 2weeks. I'm so ready. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App @@VSGVega thanks for your response! What do you mean wasted commissions? Does it cost to use a coordinator? Why couldn't you get ur surgery sooner if you want it sooner ?

I'm going with Dr Luis Cervantes at hospital Guadalajara in Tijuana. I've verified his credentials and the hospital is a full hospital not a clinic. Big things that I've learned so far is, choose the hospital first,verify the surgeons and that they are board certified in bariatric surgery. I regret not trying to contact the surgeons or hospital directly instead of using a coordinator to save some wasted commission $. But I talked to one of the staff today about my preop plans and she answered my questions. I. Scheduled in March and I wish I could do it sooner. Don't use dr Almanza or altamarino cano. They have lots of bad publicity. Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App