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PeloRojo, I'm with you on the "need to know and not hold anything back" kick...it's when you hold back information that may cause someone else to make an all informed decision. I feel that my decision to change from Ortiz to Sanchez was a decision that I'm comfortable and happy with....I don't feel those second guessing feelings!

Hello. I'm a self pay via SurgeryLoans. I decided to do my banding through Dr. Sanchez with the Diamond Package for $10,150 which includes my airfare for the surgery and airfare for my next follow-up/fill. My repayments will be under $300 for 60 months.

Thank you Vera for sharing...and congrats on being soo close to goal. That's really comforting to hear how he reacts when there's a problem/complications.

Lesjabe....there are a couple of Dr.s that take Mexican bandings. For the most part, the Mexican Dr. will send you a list of all US doctors that he's worked with and that will see you post-op for fills/complications. Right off the top of my head, I believe that Dr. Fox takes Mexican banding and Fill Management Northwest does as well. I"m headed into surgery on the 1st of August with Dr. Sanchez in Monterray, Mexico. Do you have a Dr. in mind yet?

Trizzy, I think the main thing that worried me was the hospital and care that you receive if there are any complications. I've been reading all posts on LBT and there are some good and bad things about Dr. Ortiz...it was those good and bad things that made me doubt and look elsewhere. Now, with Dr. Sanchez, I've never been more at ease..even though it's more money..about $1500 more. With Dr. Sanchez, the package that I bought includes my airfare for the surgery and my next fill/follow-up. I truly believe in women intuition...so, I trusted my gut and changed!:clap2:

Thank you Sharron for sharing! What package did you opt for with Sanchez? How are you feeling now.....any problems/complications?

PeloRojo... How did you know that they were talking about Dr. Sanchez? I'm asking since all the references to the Dr's name were X'd out. The weird thing is that I had originally scheduled with Ortiz due to the price and word of mouth. Then, I started feeling strange about my decision and started looking else where...then FunnyDuddies introduced me to Sanchez....I've never been soo at ease with my decision as I am right now! Since you can't predict complications, I decided to go with the Diamond package which included my airfare for the surgery and follow-up! He also has connections to Dr's here in Washington state that I can go to if an emergency happens......:clap2:

lizzlo.... That's GREAT...what made you choose Dr. Sanchez/Zapata (I believe that was his name)? Me, I had orginally scheduled with Ortiz, but decided to switch last Thursday. Courtney

Hello. I recently decided to switch doctors from Ortiz to Sanchez...my date is set for August 1st with the Diamond Package. I'd like to hear your opinion, good or bad, regarding Dr. Sanchez. I believe that all Dr.s, even the good ones, have some sort of conflict/criticism and I'd like to see what's out there with Dr. Sanchez. Thanks for your help! Courtney

Hey Everyone, My name is Courtney and I just officially scheduled my surgery for August 1st with Dr. Sanchez in Monterray, Mexico. I had orginally scheduled with Dr. Ortiz for August 22nd, but decided to switch last week and bump up my surgery date..... I'm soo excited right now; however, I'm not looking forward to the liquid diet and giving up my Brandy & Cokes at the club. Good luck everyone!

MrD. I too live in Washington...Federal Way to be exact. The advice to go to Capital One is a good decision IF you're planning on going to a dr. here in the states, they don't finance for any doctors that don't have a practice outside of the US. I applied for CapOne thinking it would be the 2%..however keep in mind that it's all based off of your credit and the lower your credit score, the higher your payments. I'm heading to Dr. Ortiz in Mexico for $8500US (includes pre-op work, etc.) and received a loan by surgeryloans at $290/month payback.

Hi Lisa, I've seen the phrase "DH" on multiple sites..what does that mean? Also, I'm now on my way to having my surgery done with Dr. Ortiz for $8500..I was able to find financing that would allow me to have it done out of the US.

Dogs: I have been blessed with one HUGE Cane Corso Mastiff (Italian Mastiff that I imported from Italy) and a very cute, bat eared, Pit Bull that my boyfriend and I inherited when his brother re-enlisted back into the army. Horses: I have 6 horses...5 I lease out and I keep one, Dark Copy-Copygirl for short, for my showing-show jumping and eventing.

What you all have said....that's me all wrapped up in a nutshell! I'm 28, 265#, no kids, wonderful man on my arm...AND I want my life back! I'm scheduled for the lapband in August with Dr. Ortiz...I think I may bump that up to July sometime this week! I think the only issue for me is that I don't want sagging skin!..I believe I may have the perfect plan to help....1. Spa treatments..horray for seaweed wraps and mud baths..2. Swimming and Water aerobics (can't feel myself sweat)...3. And this maybe the hardest...no more Crown Royals & Cokes.....:think I'm just tired of life passing me by and knowing that I'm a sexy diva, but wanting to actually look like it... I want to show my horses again..I miss my show jumping and eventing!

Hello. I'm here to guage the cost of the LapBand since it's looking like I'm not going to make it down to Mexico.... If you could please....tell me the following: -Where you got your procedure done? -How much did it cost you? -What was included in the price? Thanks for your help! Courtney

Hello. I'm planning on getting banded in the next couple of months, but I'm having some problems... 1. I was approved for financing, via CapitalOne, but they only finance Dr's that have USA medical licenses (found that out after I found Dr. Ortiz). So, with that, does anyone know of a doctor that has ties to a Mexican doctor and is always willing to work something out??? Prices here in the states are way too high...Ortiz is charging $8500 right now! Any advice is welcome! Courtney