First off, I would like to thank everyone here for posting their experiences and feedback. It has been a really big help while I have been searching WLS options. Initially I was sold on the lap band, but am now sure the sleeve surgery is the best option of the two.

I will be a "self" pay, so I am heading to Mexico for the surgery. I have not picked a surgeon or set a surgery date, but am leaning toward having the surgery done in Juarez by Dr. Rodriguez through Belite. All feedback, positive and negative, of Dr. Rod and Belite will be greatly appreciated.

Initially I was leaning toward Dr. Almanza, mainly due to price. I am sure a lot of people have had successful surgeries with him, but there just seems to be too much negative feedback, to take the "chance".

Again, thanks goes to this forum and the members that post here for helping me make the decision to be "sleeved". I sure am glad I found it before being "banded". :001_tongue:

Its a great place isn't it!!

Do keep posting and let us know how you get on.

Kathy

Hey there and welcome. You'll love the sleeve. I promise the sleeve is so much better than the band.

If you need anything, let us know. We'll all be scooting over on the loser's bench for you.

Have you checked Dr. Aceves? he's completely reliable and professional. I highly recommend him. :thumbup:

Have you checked Dr. Aceves? he's completely reliable and professional. I highly recommend him.

I agree, almost everyone that has surgery with Dr. Aceves recommends him. I am sure he would be a very good choice.

I have also heard a lot of positive things about Dr. Rodriguez as well. The deciding factor between the two is that Dr. Rod is $2000 cheaper.

My decision is not solely going to be based on price but I would be lying if I said it didn't factor into my decision.

I have also read that Dr. Rod trained Dr. Aceves on how to do the sleeve procedure.

I fly to Dallas in four days! Surgery next Friday, then I'll join you and the others! Yay! I'm am SO anxious!

Hey there and welcome. You'll love the sleeve. I promise the sleeve is so much better than the band.

If you need anything, let us know. We'll all be scooting over on the loser's bench for you.

It's official!! I now have a surgery date (7/1/10). :thumbup:

I will be on the losers bench before you know it. Thanks again, goes to the forum and the members for helping me make the decision.

Maybe I can help other people after surgery by telling my experiences, like the members here have helped me!

i insist you should try Dr. Aceves, he is definitely your best choice.

Hey NC Redneck

I just found this thread... sorry or I would have responded sooner. I don't know who you finally settled on but if it's doctor rod you won't be sorry. I was sleeved by him and his team and they were great. I got excellent care. Let me know if you have specific questions... I'm happy to answer.

Congrats on the date

Stacey

Hey NC Redneck

I just found this thread... sorry or I would have responded sooner. I don't know who you finally settled on but if it's doctor rod you won't be sorry. I was sleeved by him and his team and they were great. I got excellent care. Let me know if you have specific questions... I'm happy to answer.

Congrats on the date

Stacey

Thanks for the reassurance Stacey. I did choose Dr. Rod and will have the surgery in Juarez.

Edited June 8, 201016 yr by NC Redneck

Does anyone have experience, at the hospital in Juarez, with the service of AT&T cell phones? Do I need to buy a calling card or will my cell phone work to call home?

If I an get service with AT&T, I think I will buy a 3G Ipad to take with me too.

Thanks in advance for feedback.