Does anyone live close enough to drive to TJ for surgery? I'm in Phoenix and wondered if that was a do able option rather than flying to San Diego and not have to pay for my hubby to fly too.

I'm not having surgery in TJ, but I live in Orange County which is only a couple hours away from the border. I'm sure that it's totally doable to drive it. The only major problem I can think of is driving across the border since the line to get into the US is several hours long and you'll need to get up and stretch every half hour or something.

My husband and I are driving to San Diego from Laughlin, NV on 4/12 for my VSG on 4/13 with Dr. Ramos Kelly. We are staying at the Hampton and will be picked up at 7:00am by a driver who will take us across the border. I am going through Sandy with Alighterme.com and she has been wonderful in answering all my questions. Started pre-op diet today and looking forward to getting this done.

Thanks for your replies. Not sure yet what surgeon to choose or how to get there. But if I go alone, I will be flying. It's only $149 roundtrip. But if hubby goes, we will drive to San Diego and stay the night there. I have a 2 yr and 4 yr old boys..so unless we get his or my parents to watch them, I will be going by myself I am still in the VERY early stages of research and have alot of decisions to make.

did yougo to TJ for the operation? i am leaving in 2 days...ex is driving me and going along...doc and speaks spanish so can find out everything i need to know from the doctor there

I'm in Tucson and I am driving to Calexico/Mexicali for my surgery. My surgeon's office is picking me up in the US on Sunday for pre-op testing and blood work and then they are paying for me and my husband to stay at a hotel in Mexico overnight (I think it is a Crown Plaza). Monday morning I am picked up for surgery. When discharged from the hospital they bring me back to my car. All is included in his fee. I have received as much information as any doctor in the US and my husband is able to stay in the hospital with me during my entire stay. The rooms are equiped with pull-outs for travel companions.

My doctor is Dr. Aceves at Mexicali Bariatric. He has done sleeves on two of my friends and they have had great success. Both are just over a year post-op and below their goal weight.

how much does he charge?

He is $9500

while its great that you can stay in a hotel for one night at their expense and he can stay with you in the hospital ,..............that's still $4000 more than Dr. Almanza...think i can pay for my own room in hotel for a few nights if i choose that over the recovery house and still save money...a friend had asked why i wasnt going to mexicali....we all had trailors down in baja and traveled thru there on way to san felip so we know how good the medical center is there......have been going to mexico for over 20 yeard for dental service and getting same US meds at 1/2 the copay prices!!!!!! good luck...

while its great that you can stay in a hotel for one night at their expense and he can stay with you in the hospital ,..............that's still $4000 more than Dr. Almanza...think i can pay for my own room in hotel for a few nights if i choose that over the recovery house and still save money...a friend had asked why i wasnt going to mexicali....we all had trailors down in baja and traveled thru there on way to san felip so we know how good the medical center is there......have been going to mexico for over 20 yeard for dental service and getting same US meds at 1/2 the copay prices!!!!!! good luck...

I want to find out a little more about Dental and meds from Mexico....I travel to Mexico for work pretty often. Thinking this would be well worth me checking into!

Good luck girl....I'm thinking about you! Sent you a text and a private message wondering how you are....no word yet.

hey girl, we JUST missed each other!!!! mine got put off cuz they found an irregularity and i had to wear a holter monitor for them to be sure it was safe for them to do the surgery.... but it was ok....i got to go back to hotel and ended up having margaritas with andres betancourt..owner of facilty...he said i could have even eaten but i had already had the broth...so i got to try the bruschetta that was there...could have had last order of chips and salsa...as it was had the salsa in the broth....hotel was wonderful...go again there in a heartbeat....all the people were great, they went out of their way to get a cardiologist for me on saturday and sunday so wouldnt have to wait even longer for the surgery.....you will have a great experience......good luck to you to.......i dont want anything and i mean anything,,,,,even water,,,the dye they give us is soooooooooooooo disgusting to check for the leaks,,,,hope you read this in time to use a straw when you drink it...made my teeth purple and the dentist had a hecak of a time getting it off today...we stopped in algadonas on the way home so i could see if they could......they did so know i dont look weird!!!

I'm from Tucson. My insurance is covering my surgery. I'm going through Dr Monash. Anyone else in here from Tucson and or going through Dr Monash?

I am in Mesa..private pay...went to tiajuana over memorial day weekend and was sleeved...started at 276.6 and down to 239.4... 480-620-3477 text or email rvpcindi@yahoo.com

I was sleeved with dr Monash ! Love him and love my sleeve

when did you have surgery? yes i love my sleeve too...cant wait til its all gone

I was sleeved with dr Monash ! Love him and love my sleeve

When did you have your sleeve done??? Mine is Aug 6