HELP! I have been reviewing surgeons and various facilities and now am a little confused. I have looked into A Lighter Me who works with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Garcia. I have been contacted by their coordinator Louise. I also looked at Dr. Almanza and have been contacted by Sandy and then Melissa. On the A Lighter Me website, Melissa is mentioned as a coordinator. Does Melissa work for both surgeons? Also, Almanza is listed as operating out of Jeruselum hospital (which is really a clinic) but Melissa contacted me and signed her email from Mt. Zion. When I checked Mt Zion's website, it is actually Jerusulem hospital. I have also seen past posts where Dr. Almanza operated Emmanuel Hospital.

Do you see why I am getting confused? I am just looking for a surgeon who is experienced, has low infection and leak rates, has good reviews and uses a hospital. Can anyone help me sort through this and is Almanza a safe surgeon?

Hi yes I did on June. 11

Going to Dr. Garcia July 30! All of the positive comments on this thread have made me feel better! I have two friends that have also been to him and they have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Garcia! I am excited and nervous to say the least!!

Going to Dr. Garcia July 30! All of the positive comments on this thread have made me feel better! I have two friends that have also been to him and they have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Garcia! I am excited and nervous to say the least!!

I'm going the July 31 and i'm going alone are you too

Good luck Ashley and owl. As you can tell from my earlier conversations I did not have a good experience and six weeks today and am still having problems. Make sure you have someone checking up on you! All the best.

Kat

Don't be worried about the facilities! I just had my sleeve done there on June 7th and am very pleased with the entire experience. I am also planning on going back for the mommy makeover.

I had surgery with Dr. Almanza on July 9 and totally agree. And if I go for plastics, I definitely will be going there.

Good luck Ashley and owl. As you can tell from my earlier conversations I did not have a good experience and six weeks today and am still having problems. Make sure you have someone checking up on you! All the best.

Kat

No I didn't see that you had a bad experience with Dr Garcia on what part Dodd you say that

*where did you say you had a bad experience

My experience began June 11 and is posted. Just be cautious. Dr. Garcia is wonderful and so are the other doctors. I just did not get the care I paid for but everyone is different. I went alone too. Go back and read about my experience if you want.

There were several people that were alone when I was there on May 11. They all did great. Dr. Garcia and staff are wonderful. Very clean hospital. If I had anything negative to say, I wish I had a spanish-english handbook. But they take wonderful care of you!

Glad to hear your experience was great Kimberlyann. Good news.

I am having my surgery with Dr. Garcia at Mi Doctor Hospital. I was Leary about paying up front through a coordinator, has anyone had any problems with payments?

My surgery is 8/31 with Dr Garcia, what is your date? I sent my deposit via credit card, but I am taking the balance with me via cashiers check. As I understand it, I am supposed to send a fax of the cashiers check 1 week prior to my surgery date. Why are you paying upfront?

I had my surgery on June 11th. I went down with a cashiers cheque for the 5000 and only put my deposit on visa. I wish I would have paid the balance after surgery to make sure I had the care I had paid for, but I gave it to them the first night I arrived at the hotel. They were there for the money . I will pray for you that everything goes perfect for you. I think if dr. Garcia needs to be more hands on with the staff he hires. But that is my opinion. Keep writing and I will try to answer any questions you may have. Hug to you.

Kat

Kat 1, I have read your story and I am sorry you had a bad experience. Despite all your problems you experienced.ar experienceing, how much weight have you lost?

Since I came home which is 6 weeks I have only lost 30 lbs. I am still having trouble so that probably has something to do with the weight loss. Remember just because I had a bad experience does not mean that you will.