Looking to have VSG and am paying cash. Mexico prices are enticing but is Mexico safe in 2011? Need info on safest locations or reasonable providers in the United States more specifically North Carolina.

Mexicali is very safe. Dr. Aceves is one of the best sleeve surgeons around.

You would fly into San Diego and be picked up by their driver. The hospital is very clean and safe. Over half of the people on this board have gone to Dr. Aceves and nobody felt unsafe for one minute.

I'm with Oregondaisy. I was in Mexicali in January and it was fine, I walked around the neighborhood a bit, had no problems and as Od said, you are driven to and from the airport.

HERE IS A SHOUT OUY FOR DR ACEVES. my experience was wonderful. sleeved 1/27/2011. kelly

Dr Aceves in Mexicalli = I had VSG on 12-9-10. I drove my car the 2 miles in, parked at the hospital 24hr security parking lot, and was shuttled back 'n forth to my hotel.

Statistically Mexico is MORE dangerous than the USA - but that's just statistics. MANY, MANY people visit Mexico from the USA and have no problems whatsoever, including me and a bunch of other sleevers on this board.

I would have to hazard a guess that you probably take more risk just FLYING some where than you do taking the trip across the border itself.

I was sleeved at the Hospital Jerusalem on Dec 6th 2010 : http://www.hospitaljerusalem.com.mx/

My vote is for Dr. Aceves as well. Check out my youtube videos to see the area and hospital, etc....I also considered Dr. Kelly.

I'm going to Jerusalem hosp. Jan. 16th 2012. I am concerned about my personal belongings. Drivers license, small amount of cash. Do they offer someway to secure your items? And do I need to take my passport? I'm flying into San Diego

Thanks

When you are researching a facility/surgeon to preform your surgery in Mexico, or for that matter any place outside the USA, look for a facility that Is JACHO Internationally certified. The JACHO certification is the Gold Standard for hospitals here in the US, and they also do international certifications. JACHO certification assures you that the hospital conforms to the standards necessary to provide SAFE medical care.

I have sent you a PM, I look forward to hearing from you.

North Platte, Nebraska - $9,999 self pay price. Not saying Mexico is not a good option, I'm sure it 100% is!!! Just showing that some places in the US have some good prices, too

$9500 Dr. Victor Gonzalez in Dallas, TX

I will fourth (or 5th?!) the replies already for Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. mexicalibariatrics.com I believe is the website. I had my band Feb 2011 and am going back for my revision May of this year.

Cannot say enough good about my surgery experience (and subsequent 2 other Mexicali trips post-op).

I believe his Sleeve price is around $9k plus whatever your airfare would be.

After my care in Mexicali I am completely biased towards American doctors and facilities now!!!