Hi all.

I am new to this site and am just a few days away from finalizing my surgery date in Mexico but wanted all the advice I can get. Maybe hearing a few stories will put me at ease. If you know of any surgeons or hospitals in Mexico, I would greatly appreciate it. This is my first time having surgery and I have no clue what to expect!!! Hope to make new friends on here that share what I am going through.

Yvette.

Hi There,

Your on the right site. There is a Self Pay Mexico forum on this site that will give you a lot of the information you need. I have been doing hundreds of hours of research and I am more than comfortable with my decision to have surgery in Mexico. I am going with Dr Aceves November 22nd. But there are other doctors such as Kelly and sum others that people talk highly of. So due your DD. Also go on obesityhelp.com and youtube and I am sure you will decide. Much success on your journey.

I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly in TJ on Sept 1st. The doctor is first class. My surgery took only 38 minutes. I have had no complications. I'm pretty healthy and had 60 lbs to lose. My surgery was on Thursday afternoon and I was back at my desk job on Tuesday morning. I'm a private person and nobody at my work suspects I had WLS. I would highly recommend surgery in TJ with Dr. Kelly. I can't speak for other doctors. I spent two nights in the hospital and then two nights at the Lucerna Hotel in TJ. It was beautiful. My sister and I felt very safe walking up and down the streets. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to even have the surgery. I couldn't pay 18K+ in the states.

Thank you gals so much! I came into this site only being aware of one surgeon..Now there are 2 mor that have been added on my list. I am continuosly doing research and will have to try that other website as well. I have heard many great things about both surgeons. I am planning on having surgery on 11/23 or first week of Dec.

MsLadyKanKan: How much are you paying with Aceves? I read somewhere in the $8k is that correct?

CoffeBean: How has the post op experience been for u? and what was the price?

I'm really considering calling these to drs and making a final decision soon.

My mom is having her surgery tomorrow morning by dr. Ponce de leon in TJ.. We both have done tons of research and have read every possible thing we could find about him. I'm feeling good about it. I'll post some updates after it's all over... (and I can breathe again!) Good luck with your journey! You will love your sleeve!

Thank you Flygirl...Hmm I have not heard of him but will definitely check him out. Thxs for the info! & the best of luck to your mom tomorrow. Can't wait to read updates!

Dr Aceves is $8750. I think Kelly is around $5500. I am willing to pay the $3000 difference because his credentials just cant be beat in my opinion. I am a Nurse and I am looking for specific qualifications and standards that most people may not feel are important. Dr Aceves is the only one who seems to meet all of my criteria. He is F.A.C.S and that was big deciding factor for me. With him you spend 1 day at hotel and 3 days at Hospital. If u look on all the web sites I couldnt find one bad comment about him. I am sooooo nervous about any surgery because there are risk no matter what, I just want to be confident in my decision. So chose who you feel confident with. If u chose Aceves that would be great and I would see you in Mexicali cause I am having mine on NOV 22 we would be sleeve sisters, Nevertheless, its a great journey we both look forward to join.

I am in Mexicali right now. I had surgery with Dr Aceves on Tuesday. Going home today. It has been a WONDERFUL experience. Much more personalized care than I have ever received in the states. A little sore and a little gassy, up walking 2 hours after surgery. Wonderful support team.

I was 10 months ago. With the recent problems that have cropped up with the site I went to - a robbery, a couple of bad complications and the founder going spastic on a few patients - I can't whole heartedly endorse the place I went. It worked out fine for me and hundreds of others too. You decide for yourself.

Yes, I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves almost a week ago on 10/8! Back home now, and doing well so far!

Hey there. My surgery was done by Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea in TJ. Great hospital stay and great hotel. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience and the hospital staff. Cost was $5K

i was sleeved by dr kelly on sept 8th--had absolutely no problems--actually left early and drove half way across the country on the way home!! no complications and NO pain!!!

I went to Dr. Aceves....best decision ever

I am going to Mexicali, Dr. Aceves on Nov. 29. Can't wait!!

Mexico, Dr. Ramos Kelly, August 6th... best thing I EVER did in my life for myself. I want to wish you all the best in your journey. xoxox

I am confussed...why is so many people getting the surgery done in Mexico? I am just curious what the difference is! My surgery is Nov. 2nd in the grand state of OKLAHOMA! Just a few miles from where I live and where my friends and family members are!