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I was wondering if there are others out there that had his or her surgery done in Mexico?

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I am leaving on Wednesday to go to Mexico for lap band surgery. After two years of researching it I am finally doing it!

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My husband has his surgery 4/1/11 in Tijuana at Hospital Angeles the surgeon was Dr Lopez-Corvala and my surgery was done 8/19/11 same hospital and same surgeon. I had my lap band done at the same time with my gallbladder.

Best decisition ever, he is down 98lbs and I'm down almost 50lbs. The hospital was super clean, and the nurses, surgeon, anesthesiologist were very knowledgebles and professionals.

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My husband has his surgery 4/1/11 in Tijuana at Hospital Angeles the surgeon was Dr Lopez-Corvala and my surgery was done 8/19/11 same hospital and same surgeon. I had my lap band done at the same time with my gallbladder.

Best decisition ever, he is down 98lbs and I'm down almost 50lbs. The hospital was super clean, and the nurses, surgeon, anesthesiologist were very knowledgebles and professionals.

My surgery was also done in Tijuana. Different doctor, but located out of Hospital Angeles . The actual surgery took place at a new facility.

I'm concerned with follow up. Are you located close enough to follow up with the same doctor or did you find a doctor in the states for your follow up?

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We live in Las Vegas, but we still go back for follow ups to the same surgeon in Tijuana. We prefer it that way because we get our fills done under fluoroscopy. My husband has had only 3 fills and he has a pretty good restriction, and I only have to fills and I don't think I need another one any time soon.

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Hi there,

I am going to have the surgery in Mexico on Monday, I will keep you posted. If you want to contact me directly you can email me.

tricia

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There are many here at LBT who have been banded in Mexico. Many of the surgeons there have prearranged after care facilities in the US and Canada.

I'd be certain to have aftercare set up, though. There are doctors who will not treat patients who were banded elsewhere. I'd want all my ducks in a row before proceeding. Being banded and not having aftercare would be a waste. Like a sports car without gas.

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I was wondering if there are others out there that had his or her surgery done in Mexico?

Hi Pam I did have my surgery in Mexico and it was a wonderful experience.

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I had my surgery in Mexico with Dr Kuri. The experience was very positive and the facilities were top of the art. I live close enough to have my aftercare in Mexico but I also have an option to go to a doctor near my home. He has an agreement with Dr. Kuri to treat his patients.

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I'm scheduled for April 2nd with Dr. Ortiz. Thrilled to read all the positive reviews.

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