I started looking into the sleeve and found out right off that this was an excluded surgery by my insurance. I then started looking around at several sites and all were great. I chose belightweight and Jessica was assigned as my facilitator. Jessica sent me info about locations, prices ($6700.00 for the all inclusive package blood work, EKG,chest xray,surgery, 2 days hospital stay, 1 day motel stay, transport to and from San Diego airport to the hospital)pre and post op diets and a medical questioner and a referral list. I started calling people on the referral list and they all had great experiences with Dr. Rod. Filled out info and picked the 26th. Sent in my $500.00 deposit and now I wait. Any info on Dr. Rod or INT hospital would b great. I will keep this updated as I go.

Congrats! You're scheduled for the day after Fern and I. I know you'll be happy with your choice, the staff alone has been amazing this far into my journey! Keep me posted, and feel free to message or call me if you want to talk. I'll see you in TJ in two short weeks!

Hey! We'll see you there!! As brandy said, we'll be a day ahead of ya : )

I will c u there. Good luck

I started looking into the sleeve and found out right off that this was an excluded surgery by my insurance. I then started looking around at several sites and all were great. I chose belightweight and Jessica was assigned as my facilitator. Jessica sent me info about locations, prices ($6700.00 for the all inclusive package blood work, EKG,chest xray,surgery, 2 days hospital stay, 1 day motel stay, transport to and from San Diego airport to the hospital)pre and post op diets and a medical questioner and a referral list. I started calling people on the referral list and they all had great experiences with Dr. Rod. Filled out info and picked the 26th. Sent in my $500.00 deposit and now I wait. Any info on Dr. Rod or INT hospital would b great. I will keep this updated as I go.

I am having surgery with Dr Rod next Saturday(19th). I am going to Juarez though... I know. I know. Please no one post about me going to Juarez. But, I will tell you about Dr Rod when I get back. I hear his staff traves with him so it will be the same staff. Jessica is also my facilitator.

I can't wait to hear from you. Also I'm getting ready to do my post op diet shopping any suggestions for the liquid protein.

I used Dr Rod last year for my sleeve. I was in TJ at INT hospital. The whole thing was a great experience. Int was small but super clean and they took really good care of me. Dr Rod was great... there's a young doc named Dr Elmo (???, cant remember.. I think thats it). He really does most of the work and is very nice. I got the impression that Dr Rod is more of a figure head while Elmo is the worker. Either way... both spent time with me and both were absolutly fabulous. Nothing to fear... your in great hands

I started looking into the sleeve and found out right off that this was an excluded surgery by my insurance. I then started looking around at several sites and all were great. I chose belightweight and Jessica was assigned as my facilitator. Jessica sent me info about locations, prices ($6700.00 for the all inclusive package blood work, EKG,chest xray,surgery, 2 days hospital stay, 1 day motel stay, transport to and from San Diego airport to the hospital)pre and post op diets and a medical questioner and a referral list. I started calling people on the referral list and they all had great experiences with Dr. Rod. Filled out info and picked the 26th. Sent in my $500.00 deposit and now I wait. Any info on Dr. Rod or INT hospital would b great. I will keep this updated as I go.

Hi, I'm scheduled for the 26th as well. I guess I'll see you there. I'm nervous, yet excited. Have they called you. I kept getting a call from an unknown number and have not picked up until I realized today that it may be them calling me.

No calls from anyone. Got the plane ticket and just waiting, glad you guys will all b there the same time.

Hi, I'm scheduled for the 26th as well. I guess I'll see you there. I'm nervous, yet excited. Have they called you. I kept getting a call from an unknown number and have not picked up until I realized today that it may be them calling me.

Well it is done. I arrive at the San Diego airport and was picked up by Alberto. I was taken to INT hospital given some tests and was in surgery . I got out of surgery and started to feel nauseous and was sick for 17 hour. They tried giving my stuff through my iv to stop it but it just hung on. First night had to b close to hell, I kept being sick and all I wanted to do was go to sleep. Night 2 was a lot better and when we were moved to the motel for the third night it was a lot better. The only thing I really notice is I get a knot ever once in a while in my stomach. Now I'm sitting in the airport and things seem pretty good.

His name is Dr. Sanchez that does all the post op care Dr.Elmo is the surgeon that assists Dr . Rod

I used Dr Rod last year for my sleeve. I was in TJ at INT hospital. The whole thing was a great experience. Int was small but super clean and they took really good care of me. Dr Rod was great... there's a young doc named Dr Elmo (???, cant remember.. I think thats it). He really does most of the work and is very nice. I got the impression that Dr Rod is more of a figure head while Elmo is the worker. Either way... both spent time with me and both were absolutly fabulous. Nothing to fear... your in great hands