I was recently denied surgery by my insurance company and I'm considering going to Mexico. I'd like to hear any stories or information any of the Mexican Bandsters would like to share (good or bad) that might help me make a decision as to which Doctor to choose (there seem to be many good ones). I've also heard that many include free fills after surgery (of course you pay your own airfare for the fills) Is this true?

Thanks for all your posts. I love reading them and I love this site!

Marsha

I'm just getting concerned here..becuase I've searched lapbandtalk.com site there for the past 1/2 hour and can not find one post from her?? She wrote a great article on things to research if you are getting banded in Mexico?

Hopefully it's just too early and I can't find her do to my error>? Hope all is well with her.

I have started my Journey. Due to lack of insurance (self employed):smile:, I will be going to Mexico for my LapBand surgery. I am scared. But I have no other choice( I feel ). AND it looks like I will be going on my own, NO LESS. But this is so worth it. I have tentatively scheduled my surgery for the week of Thanksgiving. I am using Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes, Mexicoweightlosssurgery.com or alighterme.com. Does anyone have any reviews or comments about this company before I put in my deposit? I am to fly into San Diego, Ca and they will take me across the border to Tijuana. Anyone?

I have had a hard time finding any information on Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes has anyone ever used him? Sherry I am also considering this place.

I have not heard of that dr. I used Dr Ortiz and he was great. If you use this guy, I would get some references before you pay down any money. See if anyone else used him or if they can give you some names of some people to call and check him out.

I have not heard of that dr. I used Dr Ortiz and he was great. If you use this guy, I would get some references before you pay down any money. See if anyone else used him or if they can give you some names of some people to call and check him out.

Stormy, I have decided to go with Dr Otiz, I was unable to find any info out about the other Doctor. Thanks for the response. :thumbup:

I have had a hard time finding any information on Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes has anyone ever used him? Sherry I am also considering this place.

I can't find anything out about this other doctor and his $5500 (which I Love) so I have place my deposit with Dr Ortiz, because he has a zero mortality rate (that I am aware of) and that is worth the extra $2200 for my health and life.. Let me know if you find out anything.

My very detailed review of my girlfriends banding experience with Dr. Ortiz in Tiajuana MX. The cost was 7500 including everything for the bander and an escort but the flight(s) and food at the hotel,

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/dr-ortiz-review-log-my-experience-74200/

I read your story and it was very helpful, Thanks so much!

$5500? That's a little ummm... low. I am the queen of the bargain shoppers... but you get what you pay for, too... Some guy you've never heard of, with one heck of a deal... It sounds like buying the generic black and white box of ice cream out of the grocer's freezer: no clue what you're gonna get... and for $5500, you can be almost guaranteed it will NOT be an Inamed Band or a Realize... probably some high pressure midband or something. And those bands have worked for some, but getting aftercare for that kind of band would be nearly impossible...

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK and don't just pick the cheapest guy, or some guy whose had some nice, gushing testimonials from a LapBand board. People who are overweight will do almost anything to get themselves healthier, but killing yourself or putting yourself at risk is not an extreme we should be willing to go to, in order to save a few dollars and get into a size 8. Seriously. Think about it rationally.

Its IS Low, TOO Low for my taste AND I can't find anything on this guy AND he looks 12 years old. I have placed my deposit with Dr Ortiz. I will be going alone and I think this is the best decision for me. I have yet to hear anything negative about his establishment other than he's a tad on the cocky side (which I could tell from his Youtube videos). Hey, I'm OK with Cocky, just don't kill or damage me. Your advise is well taken thanks for the info, I will let you all know how it goes. My surgery date is 11-28-08. I feel all will be well.

$5500? That's a little ummm... low. I am the queen of the bargain shoppers... but you get what you pay for, too... Some guy you've never heard of, with one heck of a deal... It sounds like buying the generic black and white box of ice cream out of the grocer's freezer: no clue what you're gonna get... and for $5500, you can be almost guaranteed it will NOT be an Inamed Band or a Realize... probably some high pressure midband or something. And those bands have worked for some, but getting aftercare for that kind of band would be nearly impossible...

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK and don't just pick the cheapest guy, or some guy whose had some nice, gushing testimonials from a LapBand board. People who are overweight will do almost anything to get themselves healthier, but killing yourself or putting yourself at risk is not an extreme we should be willing to go to, in order to save a few dollars and get into a size 8. Seriously. Think about it rationally.

I have had a hard time finding any information on Dr Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes has anyone ever used him? Sherry I am also considering this place.

I am not going to use him, I am going to Mexico alone so I will feel safer going to Dr Ortiz for $7700. My date is 11-28-08 and my deposit ($500) is paid. I will let someone try Dr Reyes first. It was too scary for me. Also when I called to verify the hospital I was told a different place than what was advertised (Hospital Angeles). This lead me to believe he is trying to break into the market and hence the low price. And that's normally not a problem except I am not a car or a house. The Lady at Dr Ortiz office told me the lap band alone costs $3000 so she was not sure how this guy was operating at the $5500 rate. That was ALL I needed to hear. If you do Use Dr Reyes and all is well I will let other people know.

Hey, I'm OK with Cocky, just don't kill or damage me.

Sherry, you have me laughing this morning....I wish you the best...I'm going to check out the video I've heard he is cocky and not as available as others. I was looking in Dr. Rumbaut in Montererry ...check out what Wasabubblebutt by serching for Mexican surgerons good luck

Hey, I'm OK with Cocky, just don't kill or damage me.

Sherry, you have me laughing this morning....I wish you the best...I'm going to check out the video I've heard he is cocky and not as available as others. I was looking in Dr. Rumbaut in Montererry ...check out what Wasabubblebutt by serching for Mexican surgerons good luck

I am glad you enjoyed it and i hope the info was helpful. Please let me know how your surgery and recovery goes. You can watch my progress on Youtube, Username: SherryLuka. Good luck and God speed!:rolleyes2: