Has anyone here gone to Dr. Rodriguez in Monterrey to get their lapband??? If so how was the experience? I'm seriously considering going to him to get banded but my Mom is nevrous b/c its Mexico and all she kept asking me if the Water was safe to drink lol . Anyway if anyone has used hime please tell me how your experience was with the doc, staff, hospital, surgery etc.(im getting the $7,900 package) and if you have to go back there to get fills or if a doctor near your hometown was able to do the fills for you so that you didn't have to travel all the way back to Mexico.

Thanks

Quite honestly, I'm admittedly NOT a fan of the idea of going to Mexico for Lap Band surgery.

However, having said that -

Go with Dr. Rumbaut. Go with Dr. Rumbaut. Go with Dr. Rumbaut

Exactly.

Most experience, best reputation, internationally respected, great facility, Banded himself, handsome and charming with great patient manner.

It's no contest. He's the ONLY surgeon in Mexico that I would consider. It is absolutely not even close. If you're going to Mexico, go with Rumbaut. Period.

Happy Band Journeys to all...

He's the ONLY surgeon in Mexico that I would consider. It is absolutely not even close. If you're going to Mexico, go with Rumbaut. Period.

Happy Band Journeys to all...

I was banded by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey, Mexico and would say the same about him. Google him and you can see his qualifications and such. Great bedside manner and attentive staff. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking WLS outside of the STates. :clap2:

Hi Seminole,

You mentioned that you are looking to get your surgery done in the middle of May. I have already scheduled my surgery with Dr. Rodriguez in Monterrey on May 17. I have been doing research on the doctors and prices for several months now, and Dr. Rod definately has MORE than enough qualifications and experience in the lap-band field and the price is very competitive. Did you ever make your decision?

Cathy

NW Arkansas

To be banded 5/17/06

Hi Seminole, this is Aracely Gonzalez, Dr. Felipe Cantu´s Assistant, here in Reynosa, Mexico, just 3-4 hrs away from Monterrey, he offers the lap-band surgery at a low price of $8,300 dlls, which includes everything, transportation, hotel stay, hospital, surgical room, surgical team, medicine for pain, psichological consultation with Dr. García. You would be here in Reynosa for 3-4 days, that´s less than a week!!! And what´s the best thing is that he offers discounts!!!! He uses the only FDA approved gastric band, which is tha same that doctors in New York, L.A., and other important cities in the states, use. It is minimally invasive, surgery only takes 30 minutes, and is done laparoscopically, he makes 5 small 3-5 mm incisions, and that same day you start off walking, and the next day your off from the hospital. Think about it, for more information you call at our toll free number: 1 888 520-0924 and (210) 568-9415, or may visit our web site: www.advancedoctors.com

I wish that all assistants or patient coordinators would identify themselves as such when they respond to someone's question. When I am looking for "objective" opinions about a doctor, I don't really want someone who works for that doctor telling me how good that doctor is. Aracely, you weren't being totally upfront in your first message, in your message to wannaB. When I first read it I thought it sounded like an ad and wondered if you were working for Dr. Cantu. Then later you said that you were Dr. Cantu's assistant. To me, that's just plain advertising on this board.

"Hi wannaB, I know a doctor here in Reynosa, Mexico(2-3 hrs. away from Monterrey), he offers the lap-band for $8,300, he includes everything, since your arrival to his office until your departure home. What i know is that this is a package price, and he includes transportation, hotel stay(Holiday Inn) for 3 nights, he uses the only lap-band approved by the FDA, and he is the only one certified to do this kind of procedure, here in Reynosa. The package includes hopsital room, surgical room, surgical team, medicine, and everything, in other words, worry free package. How do I know this, because a friend of mine got banded by this doctor, whose name is Dr. Felipe Cantu, assisted by Dr. Henry Mansur, both certified by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, what I know is that both have a vast experience, and years of training. What I know is that he does the fills in Reynosa, or he can help you find a doctor near you, who does the refills. If you are interested in knowing more about Dr. Cantu please let me know. And one question, where are you from? He might even give you a discount...

In a later message to seminole, you said:

"Hi Seminole, this is Aracely Gonzalez, Dr. Felipe Cantu´s Assistant, here in Reynosa, Mexico,"

It just hit me the wrong way. How can we make an objective decision if we get advertisements? Not good.

Cathy

NW Arkansas

Hi everyone,

I just got back from having surgery in Monterrey last Thursday. My Doc was Dr. Rumbaut and I would recommend him to anyone. His people, the hospital and the facilities are excellent. I was very nervous about going to Mexico but everything went fine, even better than I expected. I, too, went with Dr. Rumbaut because of his experience and his reputation. I was not disappointed. And he is very cute and charming too!

April 18,2006 anybody else going at that time??

As per guidelines set up when we all joined this forum, there is to be NO advertisement or solicitation of any specific Doctor, Clinic, hospital, center, etc.

Please refrain from the kinds of posts listed here on this thread from occurring again. This is a support forum not a place to increase patient population for a specific Doctor, Clinic, Hospital, Center, etc.

Did you decide on Dr. Rodriguez? I am considering going to him the end of May. Anyone else been to Dr. Rodriguez?

Not advertising here, per se. Just wanted to add my 2 cents and say that my experience in Monterrey was ...how you say.. "EXCELLENTE". :party: Better than I expected.

Wow Tellymelly Your Doing Great....how Did You Lose So Much That Fast? Still On Liquids?

Wow Tellymelly Your Doing Great....how Did You Lose So Much That Fast? Still On Liquids?

Hey and thanks Seminole for the compliment.

I am currently still on liquids and per my doctors recommendations. Dr. Rumbaut stated that 3 weeks of liquids will give the tissue around the band, time enough to scar well. He said it takes approximately 1 good month for this to happen. I don't want adhesions or slipping issues therefore I am holding out. Being on a full liquid diet is not as bad as I thought. I do have hunger issues for food, only when I cook for my family though.

I started at 240lbs, and I lost 8lbs before I went to the Bahamas on 4/5/06 - 04/09/06 and gained 3lbs back:faint: . Then in Mexico, I weighed in at 235lbs, so I lost really only 5lbs.

Crazy thing though, from 4/10/06 (weigh in day at pre-ops) I was 235 and when I got home on 4/14/06 I weighed 226lbs. I lost 9lbs, that was 2.25lbs per day . My scale is new. I actually bought a $40.00 scale and bought a commercial digital scale that goes up to 300lbs. Both were accurate.

Since I've been home, I've lost an additional 7lbs, (haven't weighed myself in a few days, wanna wait till Tuesday, April 25th, tomorrow - my 2 week anniversary.) I hope I lost more.

I was also told that it's normal to lose alot of weight the first few weeks to a month, but I am working my ass off too.

I bike an average of 10miles per day. Some days 7 miles, other's 12 - 15. I walk a minimum of 2 miles per day.

In the morning I walk 2 miles on my treadmill and in the evening, around 5pm, I set out on my bike and go. I can get 12 miles done in 1 hour and 5 min. I try to race the dark

I have my Spiru-tein shakes and dannon light yogurt drinks and a bunch of Water. (Always on the toilet)

This is how I'm doing it. I hope this helps you.

Hi

My name is liza garcia and I am considerating going to dr. RUMBAUT fo the lap band surgery, but I 'M SCARED to go to mexico for surgery I was reading your profile and am very impressed on how you are doing. What made you go to DR. RUMBAUT for your surgery? Where are you from? I'm writing from San Antonio Texas. What else can you tell me about your surgery please let me know anything that could help my make up my mind thank you

Hi Penni60, I am still in the deciding phase, so I appreciate the experiences of these "bandsters". I want to make sure I am not putting my life in the hands of a nut. I understand about not advertising, but personal experience is ok, isn't it?

Needed the doctor info

Pam

Hi

My name is liza garcia and I am considerating going to dr. RUMBAUT fo the lap band surgery, but I 'M SCARED to go to Mexico for surgery I was reading your profile and am very impressed on how you are doing. What made you go to DR. RUMBAUT for your surgery? Where are you from? I'm writing from San Antonio Texas. What else can you tell me about your surgery please let me know anything that could help my make up my mind thank you

Hi Jewels,

I wasn't sure if you were asking me, but you have nothing, absolutely nothing to be scared of. I was a little nervous as well but when there was a very smiley, taxi cab driver with my name on a big piece of paper, stood there and greeted me in Monterrey, I felt an overwhelming feeling of relief. Everything was happening exactly as the patient coordinator stated.

I chose Dr. Rumbaut, after googling "gastric bypass". I discovered that there was a Doctor in Mexico, who gave the best service, per the testimonials and at a reasonable cost. I did further research and actually did a who's who on him. I called their office after hours and recieved an immediate response the next day. I loved their coordinator. She was very informative as well as spoke from her own experiences. Everything just felt right. That's why I picked him. It was the response, the reputation, the "very clear pre-op, post-op instructions and Q&A's" it was everything. Everything was covered and all of my questions answered.

I can't make you make up your mind. Only you truly know what you need to do for yourself. For me, I didn't feel I had a choice. I needed something and this was it for me. The surgery went very well, some pain after the surgery but that is expected. I experienced gas pockets but Malox fixed that in 1 day.

Put it this way, I went to Monterrey alone. No one came with me. I left, alone with my 2 bags and 1 extra one from doing some shopping. I felt great enough to do it all on my own. So can you.