Hello Everyone,

I have a tentative surgery date of September 22 with Dr. Rodriguez (Tijuana Mesico) through BeLiteWeight. I would LOVE to hear from anyone who has had surgery with this doctor.

Thank you all so much!!!

Sondra

Hey, congrats to u on ur date! I haven't been sleeved yet, but I would love for you to keep us up dated on your journey! I saw the ad on the net for BeLiteWeight. How's that work if you don't mind me asking? Do you pay monthly before your surgery?

Good luck to you!

K

I had my surgery by Dr.Rod and I had a fantastic experience. I was a bit nauseous when I left and a doctor called me for the next four days to make sure all was well.

When I was in the hospital a doctor stayed all night with the nurses in case anything went wrong with any of the patients.

They are competent and caring.

I have my surgery scheduled with Dr. Rodriguez July 22nd, so I'll let you know my experience after it's done. I have read mostly good things about Dr. Rod. Lots of people have had Lap-band with him, and that's where I read a lot of information about him and the hospital in Tijuana (which is where I'm going as well).

My sister just had revision surgery last Friday with him, I have not spoke to her yet. I do know that she did very well and thought the revision hurt less than the band. She is flying home today, and I will talk to her then. I will keep you posted. Good luck!

I had surgery with Dr Rod and had a great experience. The hospital staff was great and I was perfectly fine without a travel buddy.

Good luck

Stacey

My sister just got home today, she said her surgery went great! She said it was so much easier than when she got the band. She said Dr. Rod was great, only saw him before the surgery, but had other Dr's checking in on her. She said the hospital was nice and she was treated very well. I'm so happy for her!! Now she can really start losing weight!

My sister just got home today, she said her surgery went great! She said it was so much easier than when she got the band. She said Dr. Rod was great, only saw him before the surgery, but had other Dr's checking in on her. She said the hospital was nice and she was treated very well. I'm so happy for her!! Now she can really start losing weight!

Did your sister take anyone with her when she went? Does she have any advice on packing or things my sister should pack since she is coming with me?

Hello Everyone,

I have a tentative surgery date of September 22 with Dr. Rodriguez (Tijuana Mesico) through BeLiteWeight. I would LOVE to hear from anyone who has had surgery with this doctor.

Thank you all so much!!!

Sondra

I am going july 12 for the super sleeve. I will let you know how it goes! Also anything you learn I would love to hear about it.. It is crazy to think that in less than two weeks I will be starting my whole new life!!!

I am going july 12 for the super sleeve. I will let you know how it goes! Also anything you learn I would love to hear about it.. It is crazy to think that in less than two weeks I will be starting my whole new life!!!

Good luck with your surgery! Please keep us all posted on the Super Sleeve.

Sondra

I hope you find this list helpful. : )

Things to bring with you (from Banner Gateway handbook)

Lip Balm

Pillow

Medication List

Robe and Slippers

Loose Clothes (to go home in)

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Deodorant

Lotion or powder

Special Toiletries

CPAP or BIPAP machine

I would add a good book and Gas-X strips. From all of the videos I have watched online this is something that is very helpful to have with you.

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My husband and I both had surgery on July 22nd. We definitely recommend him and the whole team. If you have specific questions, you can message me, and I'll be happy to tell you what I can. I will tell you everything went smoothly for us, and we are happy to be sleeved!

I too am going to be sleeved with Dr Rodriguez on sept 14th. I have read lots of good things too! Good luck!!!

I have become more scares of crossing the border than the surgery. With everything on the news I will be happy just to make it to the hospital! My husband isn't helping. Every time he hears something about how bad the borders are getting he tells me ASAP!

How was everyones border crossing experience?

Sondra

I am not that worried. I live in Montreal, and we get about 5 murders a week, so really.. any bigger city is dangerous!

And..if you google map the hospital, you will see that it is right off the highway, and not in town at all, so I am sure it will be fine!

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I have become more scares of crossing the border than the surgery. With everything on the news I will be happy just to make it to the hospital! My husband isn't helping. Every time he hears something about how bad the borders are getting he tells me ASAP!

How was everyones border crossing experience?

Sondra

It was fine. They just asked me why I was going to Mexico, why Mexico and not the US, who was my doctor (think he just wanted to see if I was lying) how much cash on hand, how I would pay since I had such liitle amount of cash (cashiers check), and how long was out stay.

It didn't take long at all. Maybe 15 min to get into Mexico. It looks kinda scary to be honest but it isn't. When we got there and the driver walked us in. He made sure to meet us up with someone else before leaving.

When we left it took an hour and half to get back into the states. Once we got to the gate it was pretty fast but it was a long line. They pretty much just asked why we were there and I think our passport did the rest of the talking for us. I was pretty out of it on the way back so I'm I don't remember word for word what they asked.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask!