I have done plenty of research over the past months and have narrowed my lapbands doctors down to Dr. Kuri, Dr ortiz and Dr Almanza. I am want others input on these doctors especially those that have recently seen any of these doctors for lapband surgery. Your input is greatly appreciated :smile2:

I am considering surgery in Mexico also. The doctors seem to care much more than anyone I have dealt with in the USA. True Results makes me feel like just a number and I get the feeling they don't care about anything but he $$$$$$$$$$. The only problem I am having is with the fills. I can't travel back to Mexico for fills. Makes me think I am just stuck using these uncaring folks here in Texas!

One big concern I would have is WHERE in Mexico. There are some areas that are literally a warzone. Research the location carefully.

Hello Bandsters,

I am new to the forum, however; I did get the lapband with Dr. Almanza-Reyes at Jerusalem Hospital 5/27/2011. So far so good. Everything went smoothly. My sister came along with me and they treated her like she was a QUEEN. The staff was awesome. The facility was small ..., but the first week of July 2011 they will be closing down for renovations to expand the hospital. I have not experienced any complications thus far. They truely laid out the red carpet!

As I stated in my earlier post many months ago - I was banded in Feb by Dr Aceves in Mexicali. Never have I been treated better in a hospital environment. If I had my choice I would never enter another Hospital in the states again. My whole trip I felt completely SAFE and comfortable, even while crossing the boarder. If going to Dr. Aceves you don't cross over in Tijuana, you cross over BY Mexicali - so basically your whole vehicle transit is in the states until you cross over. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos truly care abou the success of their patients. I am flying down next month when I will be approx 7 mo post of to get my band checked by Dr. A and Dr. C. bc my aftercare surgeon herein the US very well may have poked a hole in my tubing due to his ignorance during a fill.. idk we shall see. For those of you that know nothing about Mexico surgeons or traveling there you obviously don't have a dog in this fight - other than to just criticize other people's decisions. Real nice.

blondee they're not criticizing the doctors in Mexico any seminar you attend in the states they tell you if you dont decide to go through their facility atleast choose a center of excellence so you know for sure you'll have the very best treatment when you have your surgery.

blondee they're not criticizing the doctors in Mexico any seminar you attend in the states they tell you if you dont decide to go through their facility atleast choose a center of excellence so you know for sure you'll have the very best treatment when you have your surgery.

?? not sure what point you're trying to make here?

I was refering to the people that were saying things like "I don't know why anyone would ever go to Mexico for surgery", etc.

lol I clearly stated my point... pick a center of excellence for the best care you ever hear you get what you pay for is that any clearer for you...

lol I clearly stated my point... pick a center of excellence for the best care you ever hear you get what you pay for is that any clearer for you...

ouch! do you need a crane to help remove that chip on your shoulder?? LOL GEEZ.

Have you ever been to Mexico for surgery??

And it was clear as mudd originally.

omg lol im ending this debate ok with all smiles deal...deal

Why Mexico. FDA had lowered the BMI in the USA and lots of surgeons are doing self pay for around 9 - 10,000 dollars, with a BMI of 30 or more.