Hi all, I'm brand spankin' new here, and considering Jerusalem Hospital. I know there are many posts floating around about this, that, and the other, but I really want to get to some people who have had, or are going to have the surgery there. I have been approved for March 1st, but am trying to get work things in order before I submit my deposit.

By the way, I'm a 33yo Woman from Texas, 5'9", and 275 :-( I have no ACL in my left knee, and my feet hurt because of my weight....along with many other things. I dream about having this surgery, and how it could improve my quality of my life. I'm active by nature, and love hiking, dancing, biking, swimming, etc.

Enough about me, I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

~Shannon

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Hi Shannon, welcome to the forum! I did not use Jerusalem Hospital, but I did go to Tijuana MX for my surgery and I had a wonderful experience. I hope you hear back from other folks who have went there, and good luck on your weight loss journey.

Welcome to the forum! I went there and they took very good care of me. What is it you wood like to know?

Thank you for the wonderful welcome both of you. I guess what I really want to know is....were you ever uncomfortable? Do you felt like you made the right choice by having the surgery in Mexico, and how do you make the best informed decision on which surgeon to use?

I went to Mexico as well - with Dr Kelly so not the same place. Mexico was a perfect choice for me and I would do it again in a heart beat. No issues what so ever for me. Cannot comment on the facility you are looking at but can give you feedback on Dr Kelly if you want it.

Best wishes on your journey - mine has been amazing!

First of all, congrats on all the weightloss!!! I hear good things about Dr. Kelly, so if you could send me his info, I would be most appreciative. I'd love compare my choices.

Cheers!

Shannon

I went to Mexico as well - with Dr Kelly so not the same place. Mexico was a perfect choice for me and I would do it again in a heart beat. No issues what so ever for me. Cannot comment on the facility you are looking at but can give you feedback on Dr Kelly if you want it.

Best wishes on your journey - mine has been amazing!

I just had surgery there with Dr Almanza Nov 29th. I had a wonderful experience and was treated very good. I made wonderful friends at the recovery house that I still keep in touch with and will forever. All in all it was great. If you have any more questions let me know. I went by myself btw

I'm headed to Mexico at the end of January. I cannot wait. I'm having Dr. Almanza do my surgery as well. I know this is a great decision for me. I have fought and fought with insurance companies and i'm tired of things being out of my control. I've heard nothing but good things about Dr. Almanza and a lot of other doctors in Mexico.

I had mine done there and things went great. I was up walking around the night after my surgery. The only thing that i had trouble with was the stuff they clean the floors with killed my allergies. It is very stong and made it hard for me to breath.

Hi Shannon, I went to Jerusalem Hospital on October 14, 2010 and had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Ponce de Leon. My husband went with me and we were both treated well. It was different going to a strip mall to have surgery but I was never nervous or scared. The facility was very clean and everyone was professional. They fed and had a place for my husband to sleep when we were there. It all was included in the price. I used Christi at Successfully Slimmer as my coordinator. The recovery house was just fine. They were there to give you what you needed to make you comfortable. All in all it was a great experience and I love to tell my story to my friends and family. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask me.

Good Luck!

Terri