Hi, I am new to this forum and looking at sleeves verses banding.

Mexico is becoming an excellent option for me but the east coast is easier for me than the west.

I know there are 2 good hospitals in cancun- galenia and amerimed.

Dr Verboonan and his team from out of the Galenia and I am hearing good things about them.

Anyone have any experience of these or can offer me any advise would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

samtcd - Welcome to VST. I had my surgery in Mexico - however, it was Mexicali - I can't say enough good things about Dr. Aceves. I don't know about your doctor; however, all I can say is RESEARCH, RESEARCH and then RESEARCH some more.

Thankyou for your reply.

Traveling over to california is not really an option for me at the moment, although it would be something to consider if I can't work it out in cancun.

Did you end up having your surgery in Cancun with Dr. Verboonen? I am scheduled for July 16, 2010. Not much is said about Cancun surgeries on these forums. I am not very nervous, more excited and curious than anything, just like to hear other's exper

Hi there,

Yes, I did have my surgery with Dr V in Cancun and was very happy with it. I have had no problems and have lost a significant amount of weight and am still losing.

I don't speak much Spanish which was the biggest problem, however, I got along fine and it didn't bother me.

I liked the Galenia very much.

Don't be nervous, I am sure you will do fine.

Sam

Thanks for the prompt reply. Glad to hear you liked everything. Even more glad to hear of the positive weight loss. I can't wait to be where you are-past all the hard parts! Continued success to you!

Dawn