Hello

My friend and I are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta MX to have lap band done in a few weeks. I was just wanting to get all input I can before flying of to Mx for surgery. Please reply if you have seen Dr. Joya, from what I can read on reveiws he sounds great. I think Mx scares me and just need some reasurrence. Thanks Heidi:confused:

I was actually scheduled to get a lap band from Dr. Joya next month (April). In all honesty, I just scheduled it yesterday but after doing more research this morning, I have backed out and chose to go with Dr. Kuri. He is $950 more, but feel my health is worth it! Hope this helps!

I had Dr. Joya do my surgery, no complications and NO regrets. Would use him again in a heartbeat. I was impressed with his surgical team and patient representatives who were available for me anytime I called. The hospital is top notch, cleaner and better ran then most hospitals here in the states. I should know I am a RN and make my living working in a hosp. Have you checked out his website and support group. www.drjoya.com , lots of good information and access to current patients even ones who go back to him even for their fills. If you would like PM me and would be glad to talk with you. I have done awesome, with my loss and once again had NO complications...:clap2:

I had surgery with Dr. Joya last Friday and everything worked out great. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

I Also Used Dr. Joya. I Loved Everything About My Experience They Really Take Care Of You From Start To Finish And Puerto Vallarta Is A Very Nice Place. I Would Do It All Again. He Was Great. I Actually Wish He Was Closer So I Could Get My Fills With Him. But Oh Well. Mexico Is A Long Way From North Carolina.

When you look at a doctor, you must look much more longterm than people just banded in the last few months. Most problems do not start to appear until much later - most slips and erosions occur about 6-18 or 24 months out. that is when inexact placement and other possible issues arise. The surgery is only the very first step of many. then, you need excellent written instructions, good fills, and much more from the doctor along the way. Renee

I agree with everything BandterHopeful just wrote and that is the very reason why I chose Dr.Joya. He has a lot of experience and has been doing the surgery for some time. I have talked to some of his patients on the phone that are 3 and 4 years out. No problems and they have met their goal weight. I think that they are doing well because they were instructed to find follow up care before scheduling the surgery just as I was instructed. I left MX with a whole new perspective. It was an awesome experience that I would not trade. The office helps find you follow up care and and give a lot of information to help the band be the best TOOL it can be. My doctor in the states brags about how my port placement is so text book and a easy stick. My advice is research...research....research...

When you look at a doctor, you must look much more longterm than people just banded in the last few months. Most problems do not start to appear until much later - most slips and erosions occur about 6-18 or 24 months out. that is when inexact placement and other possible issues arise. The surgery is only the very first step of many. then, you need excellent written instructions, good fills, and much more from the doctor along the way. Renee

I agree with BandsterHopeful. Aftercare, is very important with the band! Not just your 2 weeks checkup, but years after banding. Please research, the best doctor, and make sure you have someone to call for aftercare and fill/unfills.

Good luck. Shawn

I wish I could help but i am in the same boat. I am looking into using Dr Joya or possibly Dr Sanchez in Monterrey.

I was banded by Dr Joya and have nothing but praise for the Hospital and staff...........No complaints at all!!!