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Reviewing Mds In Mexico And Facilities

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I_Sd8_em    28

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Well I would like to stay in the US but it is looking slim on my chances. You all are making it much easier for me to got to Mexico, so thank you. I was hoping to do Kelly or Ponce but open to suggestions. Garcia, Alvarez, Aceves. As bad as I hate it, price is a factor. I'm looking to stay less than 6000 with safest physician and location with shortest stay safely possible.

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Gastricsleeve4me    186

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Well I would like to stay in the US but it is looking slim on my chances. You all are making it much easier for me to got to Mexico' date=' so thank you. I was hoping to do Kelly or Ponce but open to suggestions. Garcia, Alvarez, Aceves. As bad as I hate it, price is a factor. I'm looking to stay less than 6000 with safest physician and location with shortest stay safely possible.[/quote']

I had aceves and it was an phenomenal experience. But he charges 8750. I know there have been people with all the doctors you've mentioned who have had positive experiences. Price should be a factor, but just don't make it the only one. Good luck!

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I_Sd8_em    28

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I had aceves and it was an phenomenal experience. But he charges 8750. I know there have been people with all the doctors you've mentioned who have had positive experiences. Price should be a factor, but just don't make it the only one. Good luck!

No, you are absolutely correct. I just called Dr. Aceves and they are emailing me his info. But I am leaning towards Dr. Kelly at this point. I am hoping for an August date. I am applying for my passport next week. Thanks! :)

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Gastricsleeve4me    186

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No, you are absolutely correct. I just called Dr. Aceves and they are emailing me his info. But I am leaning towards Dr. Kelly at this point. I am hoping for an August date. I am applying for my passport next week. Thanks! :)

Best of luck!

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Naturals    23

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I did decide on Dr.Garcia, I will be at the Pueblo Amigo hotel, I have gone through Medical Tourism. Regene is my co-ordinator, she hs been great, however not located in TJ but a phone call away.

My driver called me today to confirm pick tomorrow. I am very excited.

I chose medical tourism because I decided to see a dentist during the same visit and Regene was able to get that done for me too.

I am going to pack now...very light and try to calm my nerves!!!

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I_Sd8_em    28

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I did decide on Dr.Garcia, I will be at the Pueblo Amigo hotel, I have gone through Medical Tourism. Regene is my co-ordinator, she hs been great, however not located in TJ but a phone call away.

My driver called me today to confirm pick tomorrow. I am very excited.

I chose medical tourism because I decided to see a dentist during the same visit and Regene was able to get that done for me too.

I am going to pack now...very light and try to calm my nerves!!!

Fantastic! keep us posted! You will be fine and do great! Please let me know how it goes for you!

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Kat1    24

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Back home safe and sound. Love dr.Garcia and other doctors but that is all good I have to say. Hotel was nice. Healing nice.

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SouthernSleever    228

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No need to sing Aceve's praises again, it's very easy to look around and see that he has glowing reviews. The sleeve is the best thing that has happened to me other than my kids. His facilities were cleaner than here in the US and I would pay DOUBLE or TRIPPLE that to go back to him. I have other friends who have went with surgeons in the US and they STILL aren't at their goal besides all of the complications they have had. Dr Aceves is the best in or out of the US

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skane10    64

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I love Dr.Garcia! The nurses were great! The hospital is small' date=' but very clean. The Marriott is a dream! lol LOVED having 6 pillows on my bed lol. The staff at the Marriott is also excellent. I will be 5 weeks post op tomorrow and have lost 24.4lbs. I only had a 5 day pre-op diet so that total is from my highest weight pre-op, Good luck with the surgeon you choose! You'll love being a loser! :D[/quote']

Shellbell, you said you had a 5 day preop diet. Was that including your 3 days of clear liquid? May I ask what your BMI was?

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shellbell33081    115

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yes that included my 3 days of clears. my bmi was 41. my surgery went well :)

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skane10    64

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yes that included my 3 days of clears. my bmi was 41. my surgery went well :)

Wow! My BMI is 36 and they have me doing 7-14 day of pre-op that includes clears. We have the same dr.

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shellbell33081    115

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yes, the 5 day diet did include 3 days of clears. :) i was lucky lol my bmi was around 41.

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shellbell33081    115

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yes, the 5 day diet did include 3 days of clears. :) i was lucky lol my bmi was around 41.

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shellbell33081    115

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wow. really sorry for the multi posts. it's my phone

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Magicmuffin    19

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Anyone here go to Dr. Liza Pompa Gonzalez in Tijuana? Thinking of booking through Weightlossforever in Saskatchewan Canada? I know a few people here who have had good results but still looking for more info

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