Michelle L.

I am also going to Mexico. I read a lot of great stuff about Mexico Bariatric Center and Dr. Valenzuela had great reviews. I'm nervous but since I can't afford the surgery in the U.S. this is a good alternative.

I’m having mine December 15th. Unfortunately, my insurance isn’t covering mine so I am going to Mexico to have it done. I’m nervous about that but heard many great things about the doctor and surgical center there.

Congrats.

I am December 6th too just found out today!!!

I’m going to Mexico Bariatric Center in Tijuana and Dr. Valenzuela is my doctor. I have tried and failed many times so I decided to take the leap. I’m afraid of failing again too. I’ve been reading up on it and joined some groups for advice and just to see what issues may come up. Some do have issues but they are short term so if we have one, let’s just remember that it’s temporary. We got this and we will succeed! 😊

I’m going to Mexico Bariatric Center in Tijuana and Dr. Valenzuela is my doctor. I have tried and failed many times so I decided to take the leap. I’m afraid of failing again too. I’ve been reading up on it and joined some groups for advice and just to see what issues may come up. Some do have issues but they are short term so if we have one, let’s just remember that it’s temporary. We got this and we will succeed! 😊

I just got my date: December 11th.
I still have one final appointment to go in the 6 month diet plan, but they wanted to get me scheduled ASAP to ensure I got a spot before the end of the year as my insurance is changing on 1/1/18.
Excited and nervous!

Hey Cathy, we are the same date. Nice

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My surgery is scheduled for 12/6/2017. I am so excited to finally have a date!!

Good Luck! I am scheduled for October sleeve with Dr. Valenzuela. I'm getting a little nervous and getting a lot of negative comments from family members on my decision. I just am tired of fighting the insurance company here in the US. One month I get approved and the next they say I'm not. It's been going on like this for almost 2 yrs. I have a couple of health issues so I need to do this, but so nervous and the family is not helping. I know its only because they're worried but I'm nervous enough. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Yes my health is finally starting to improve slowly 5 months on. It has been a long road, thank you for asking

I just had my surgery done by her on 01.26.2017. She is an excellent surgeon and her team is Amazing. You will receive the care you need at all times. I highly recommend her. She is professional and super nice. She is willing to answer all your questions before surgery and after surgery she will check on you too. She works with a team of Doctor who will monitor you every few hours. I had a great experience with MBC. I would choose them again if I had to. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

I'm new here, hope I am doing this right!
I'm Canadian and have been researching surgeons do to a sleeve for me (possibly a bypass but I'm leaning towards the sleeve).
Researching this is overwhelming. I don't know which acredititations are important, etc.
I seem to have landed on Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela who works out of the Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana.< br />
Can anyone speak to their experience here at this hospital and with this surgeon? I have heard this hospital is not as large or "nice" as the Angeles hospital and others, but I'm not sure if that matters. It is a smaller facility and am told it is a full service hospital. I have read one negative review about the facility.
Anyone who can share an experience would be greatly appreciated, I am overwhelmed by information.
Cat.

I went with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela at Mexico Bariatric Centers and I can tell you I had a great experience. My patient care was outstanding much better than I have ever received in the States. From start to finish it was very easy.
Dr Valenzuela had the same surgery three years ago and the Doctor assigned to our floor had it done 3 months ago. Dr V has:
Performed over 4,000 Bariatric Surgeries Limits Bariatric Surgeries to 3 Per Day Performs Every Surgery She Schedules Successful Results & Close to Zero Complication Rate The price varies based on your BMI and other health conditions but I found them to be very reasonable. The key though is don't fudge on your weight or height because they base fee's off of your BMI at time of registration. So if you put down a lower weight on the application you might be assessed a fee at registration. Also, plan on a few hundred extra dollars for additional medications and such from the hospital. I needed a blood thinner for long airplane travel that was not covered.
Whatever the cost find the money somehow and get the surgery done. It will change your life! I no longer have to take medicine for diabetes or high blood pressure.

I had gastric sleeve with Dr Fernando Garcia at CER Hospital in Tijuana Mexico. He is THE BEST!! My best friend and I had it done together. My daughters mother-in-law used him & my sister is leaving tomorrow. The hospital was immaculate!! The nursing staff & doctors were awesome!! The whole experience was great! I'm 4 wks out from my surgery and down 20 lbs. (my bmi was 32) My friend & I went back to San Diego 2 days after surgery. We toured all of San Diego, walked for miles!! We have had zero complications!


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I had Sleeve surgery in mexico on 11/18/16. Dr. Verboone did my surgery at the Obesity Goodbye Clinic. I flew to San Diego and the doctor had someone to pick me up and drove me to Tijuana. I had surgery on a Friday and fly back home to Georgia on Sunday and went back to work on Monday. Have not had any problems 12 weeks today. Sw 280 and today 228.1. I have gone from 28/26 pants to 16/18. 3xl shirts to L/XL.

I'm 5 days post-op from a band to sleeve revision in Mexico. We flew to San Diego, they picked us up at the airport and went straight to the hospital for blood work and EKG. Then they took us to a really nice hotel and had broth and Jello for me. The next morning we went back for surgery. I stayed 2 nights. My husband had to stay at the hotel though. After discharge they took me back to his hotel for 1 night...with broth and jello. The next morning they took us back over the border to the airport and we flew home. We got to San Diego on Wednesday June 7. Surgery on June 8 and we flew home on Sunday June 11. I have no complaints. I was exhausted traveling home but not in pain. I had asked fir wheelchair assistance between gates. The hospital had everything down perfectly and I had no issues at all. No pain, vomiting, nausea, etc. I used Dr Gutierrez with Mexico Bariatric Center.

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I am day 2 after a gastric sleeve in Tijuana with Dr. Illan. Cant recommend highly enough
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Hey! I'm in New York and I had surgery on August 21st I don't have anyone that has had surgery around me or any friends either. I have kids too and if you need any help I'm here...I know we don't know each other, but I'm willing to exchange numbers and we can talk if you'd like

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