Looking for people atleast 2 years out or more from sx in Mexico. Im considering self pay between Drs Garcia and Rodriguez. Wondering what your longer term looks like so far.

I'm headed to Tjuana to see Dr. Rodriguez this week, Thursday! From all of my research, the staples won't rust, so that's not a worry. The stomach eventually heals over the staple line anyway, so there isn't really a "bursting" risk, unless you overeat to the point of insanity, and then you'll probably puke first. I chost Dr. Rod because he works out of a real hospital, that I will be in until I leave. The coordinators at Belite have been so far very communicative, prompt, professional, and downright cheerful, even talking with me on a Sunday so that i could nab a last minute great flight deal. I have no complaints so far. I plan to do a full update on things when I get home on Sunday, so stay posted! I'm so excited!

Congrats Cara. Im sure all will go well. : )

Debly, my thought on why surgery is cheaper in any other country versus the us in my opinion has a lot to do with mal practice and the insurance the doctors are required to have. Mx surgeons are not required to have this which brings up many legal questions. The laws of course are different here and doctors have to protect their license. It's a shame that so many are sue happy. Don't get me wrong if a surgeon causes a death he should be held responsible however i would say very little die from surgeons mistakes and more so for illness and diagnosis already present!

Delby, it also has to do with that despite our crummy economy, our dollar is stronger and more valuable. Right now, its 12.5 pesos to 1 US dollar. If you did the math, you would see that it comes out to quite a bit of money, but we just get a break because if the value of our dollar

Cissy I totally did not think of it that way! Very good point.