:help: Hello everyone!

I am new to this message board and have been lurking for quite some time. I have read a TON of posts about Mexico doctors and will be going down there to have surgery done since I am self-pay. The number of docs in Mexico is amazing and I have even resorted to making an excel spreadsheet to try and pick the best one for me. Cost is a big part of it because of self-pay. I know you shouldn't pick one because of cost, but, I firmly believe that you don't have to buy a $800 purse when a $15 purse is just a good and lasts just as long!

What I need help with is how to narrow it down. Do all of the Mexico docs offer care for complications? Will they work on you if there are problems with no additional charge? I can find someone to do fills for me up where I live, but am worried about who pays for it if there are problems.

Also, has anyone ever USED Dr. Cantu? I found a website about him and would like to hear from someone who actually went to him and doesn't just work for him.

Any help or advice or even your experience would be helpful!

Thanks!

Amy

Hi

I am new to this site and have been researching Mexico docs and have come up with the Obesity Control Clinic with Dr. Juan A. Lopez Corvala. Has anyone heard of him and or used him. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Eric

any info out there about Dr. Ortiz in TJ Mexico?

oops double

I was happily banded at Bajanor in TJ. I was a complicated case due to having 4 previous abdonimal surgeries and this was a rebanding. I chose Banajor in part for the price but I was very happy with the qualification of the doctors. It was a small clinic but I feel I got more than what I paid for and would recommend to anyone. I agree that cost can be a big factor and shouldn't be taken lightly. There are some great surgeons in smaller clinics, doing a great job, for a great price but do double check qualifications, at least be in contact with 1 person banded there, and ask lots of questions. If you go to Banajor Dr. Carlos can tell you I emailed him at least 100 times with every question possible.

April

gunther01, did you go back to tijuana for the fills? Or, did you have them done in the U.S.?

has anybody or was banded by Dr de la Garza in Monterry?

I've also recentley been banded by Dr. Huacuz!! My surgery date was feb.23 2006 we were almost there the same day...lol I've lost 25lbs. so far since the surgery date. My last fill was my second one ,I too have seen more results since this fill was done!!! How do you feel? Have all of your scares closed completely?? I have the one closes to my bra a tiny bit is left to close...I'm thinking it's the sweat from working out thats' prolonging the closure ?? Well I 'm happy to hear from another recent patient of the Dr.Keep me posted on your sucess and contact me anytime oh! how many cc. do you have put in??? And are you really restrand from alot? I really am as of 2 wks ago ,i'ts really tough lately ,I have some anxioty if Iwait to eat too long between my meals . S o I don't anymore I'll have a little healthy snack...lol.. WELL GOOD LUCK! Hope to hear from you soon. LOLA

Lady06, Yes, I was banded by Dr. Del La Garza 2/3/06, I will go back for my second fill 2/3. I am quite pleased with the time and attention I recieve the doctor and his staff each time I am there. They are a wonderful "team" to have on your side.

Hello,

Why do you get your bands from Mexico? I assume it is cheaper. What is the price difference btwn the US and Mexico? Does private health insurance not cover for most of the cost? I am just curious as we dont have the option in Australia - we pay $3000 with insurance or $11,000 without (aussie dollars) cheers Alicia

Hi Alicia,

In the US band surgery can run from $15,000 to $20,000 depending on the doctor. Fills can also run from $100 to $200 each adjustment. In Mexico the fees are from $8,500 to $12,000 with some doctors offering free fills for life, BUT you would have to pay your own way to get there and pay for the x-ray room in the hospital when they do the fill.

Robin

I had my surgery with Dr. Rumbaut. I was very pleased with him and his staff. The hospital was awesome. The nurses did not speak English. I tried to use a translation sheet I was given. But they ignored me from 1 am to 445 am. I was in horrible pain, and called them 4 times and they wouldn't give me pain meds. I was so so mad. Then magically at 445 they brought me meds. When I told the Dr. he was so mad. He almost cried with me. Study the improtant words before you go. Like Pain, Gas, need medicine!!!! Please!

Wow Michelle, that really sucks. I also had surgery with Rumbaut but the nurses at the hospital were always right there for me. Hmmmmmm.

Michelle, I am so sorry that you had such a bad experience in Mx. My experience with Dr. Del La Garza and the Oca Hospital was lovely, each shift had at least one English speaking nurse and that nurse took the 3 lap band patients. My surgeon and my anesthesiologist came by at least twice daily, my pain meds and those of the other 2 lap band patients were given routinely. I requested something to help me sleep because I'd been asleep most of the day, my anesthesiologist ordered it and I was given a sleeping pill at 10pm...slept like a baby.

The band is a lot less for most of us, who's insurance does not cover anything bariatric,in Mexico. I would have to pay about $12,800 here without insurance and instead paid $6,900 in Mexico plus airfare (every penny made a difference for me.)

any info out there about Dr. Ortiz in TJ Mexico?

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz Today. I have nothinhg but the best to say about him, his staff, and facilities.