I am planning on having the sleeve procedure in Mexico the end of April. I have been researching for hours on end. I now have a possible 2 or 3 surgeons and plan to make a decision soon. If you are going the end of April, please contact me, maybe we can share info and support.

Thanks,

Brenda

I've been considering and researching sleeve surgery in Mexico. I've been looking at Dr Almanza or Dr Zapata. I have a friend who went to Dr Zapata. That friend is also a nurse. The price is better with Almanza but safety is my first concern

if you haven't made your decision, i definitely suggest dr. aceves. he is reliable and professional. his staff is always there ready to assist you in anyway. i didn't have any complications and i highly recommend him.

:thumbup:I just had surgery in Mexico with Dr. Alberto Aceves at Almatar hospital on Feb. 9th. I have never had better care in any hospital in the USA. I saw Dr. Acevas at least 3 times a day usually more. Dr. Campos his assistant 5,6 and 7 times a day. The cleaning ladies came in 3 times a day to completely mop down my room,the bathroom and shower. And then they would go around both rooms and sanitize. Dr. Aceves is a member of the F.A.C.S.(Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) He has his main office in Calexico,U.S.A. but goes a block and a half across the border in Mexicali to do his surgeries in Mexico. They pick you up at San Diego airport and take you by van across the border. You don't have to have a passport if you have an enhanced drivers license and drive across the border. If you go on to Obesityhelp.com and look up Midwesterngirl she did extensive research before picking Dr. Aceves, and she has listings on how to research a doctor in Mexico. Good luck, it will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself.

I had surgery with Dr. Aceves on Monday the 8th and would definitely recommend him to anyone who is going to Mexico. Hey Windsor...What room were you in? I walked the halls often with someone who was from Virginia and I agree with your assessment of Dr. Aceves and Campos. Everyone was very attentive.

Never mind Windsor...I just saw that you were there in Feb not March. I was really hoping that i had just missed seing you.

I was just sleeved on the 8th with Dr. Pompa in Tijuana. You can check out her clinic at Medical Weight Loss Surgery Center - Improve Your Health!. It was an excellent experience considering I just went thru surgery. They pick you up at the San Diego Airport and it is a short 20 min drive to the clinic. The staff ALL speak excellent english and are very attentive. They ONLY do 3 surgeries a day. There is a doctor who stays overnight - not a nurse. Always a doctor and a nurse on duty during the day and there were only 3 patients. Whenever I needed medication, I was promptly attended to. The entire clinic facility is clean, modern and very organized. I also liked that we had a nutritionist as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Pompa and her staff. The super bonus was that never having a communication problem with the staff as they all spoke excellent English. Check out the website. You will be impressed!

How far out is Dr. Aceves booked? Do you get a surgery date in the month you call?

Barbarella,

I am not sure but you can contact his office. The staff is great. I have been communicating with Nina and she is very helpful and responds in a timely manner to my inquires. Good luck with whatever you do! Brenda

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i hope you?re thinking of dr.aceves, he and his staff are great. i highly recommend him.........i wish you the best of luck!!!

Yes I have considered Dr. Aceves. I am not going to make the end of April though. I am working on some medical issues with my doctor and of course it is taking longer than I thought. I do know that my insurance won't cover any wls so I am self pay for sure. With the doctor wanting me to have the lap band and I am leaning toward the sleeve, I am trying to keep an open mind for both. So I have been researching the band virus the sleeve. Anyway, I will get there. I need some tests done and the insurance company is dragging the approval out for those. Still working on it all.

Thanks for your response. Brenda

I decided to go with Dr Almanza but my surgery is not scheduled till 04/09/10. Good luck to you!

Good for you! Keep me posted on your progress! I am not going to make the end of April but I am not giving up.