Just signed up today and thought I would introduce myself. I just started looking into this but and shooting for 2 months out for my surgery. I am thinking of going south to Mexico for the procedure for the cost savings. Thats actually about the only way I can get it done. I am a bit apprehensive however because of the horror stories you hear. I found a post on this very thing though from WasaBubbleButt from back in 2007 that was very helpful.

One thing she did mention that I didnt think about was all the people on these sites trying to get you to go to one doctor or the other. That was a bit concerning to me because I came to this site looking for help and guidence not to be hearded to a doctor that may or may not be safe. However, I looked at many many other posts and think that the vast majority of people here are real people willing to help people out and that is why I signed up.

So that being said, I could really use some direction about which doctor to choose. I would love to hear from people about why their doctor was good and also why their doctor was NOT good. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi Hopeful, Congratulations on you decision and welcome! I had my surgery a tad northeast of Mexico (see my signature) but I do have one piece of advice to pass on: take it for what it's worth. When the big day comes, see if you can make sure that your surgery is among the first ones your doc performs, before s/he is tired or pressed for time. That's the way it was for me, and I've always felt it got me started on the right foot.

All the best, good luck on your journey.

Thanks that is a good tip I will do that. you have your surgery all the way in Tel Aviv eh, What made you decide to do gt it there if you dont mind my asking?

Hi Hopeful, Congratulations on you decision and welcome! I had my surgery a tad northeast of Mexico (see my signature) but I do have one piece of advice to pass on: take it for what it's worth. When the big day comes, see if you can make sure that your surgery is among the first ones your doc performs, before s/he is tired or pressed for time. That's the way it was for me, and I've always felt it got me started on the right foot.

All the best, good luck on your journey.

Thanks that is a good tip I will do that. you have your surgery all the way in Tel Aviv eh, What made you decide to do gt it there if you dont mind my asking?

I live in Israel, so it was an easy choice - plus, a great surgeon, a private hospital and national health insurance that paid for all but about $500.00. What's not to love? Good luck, Hopeful - you should be! Lapband has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I wish that for you.

Well thanks thats pretty nice of you to say. I just need to find the right Dr. to use and I will be on my way.

I live in Israel, so it was an easy choice - plus, a great surgeon, a private hospital and national health insurance that paid for all but about $500.00. What's not to love? Good luck, Hopeful - you should be! Lapband has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I wish that for you.