Hey group, I was sleeved in the USA a year ago and I had to go through the arduous pre-surgery process of medical tests and nutritional counseling etc. My mom went to Mexico, to the Jerusalem Hospital and was sleeved with Dr. Almanza. She didn't have to have all the pre surgery tests that I did. Her surgery went very well and her recovery was uneventful until she moved into the regular diet phase. She had terrible reflux, and even went to the hospital thinking she was having a heart attack. She is still getting tests run but she may have some serious problems that could have been exacerbated by the sleeve surgery. If there is a problem with the pyloric sphincter valve, it could have been found prior to surgery, and fixed during surgery. It may be cancer though. We will know more later of course. I'm writing to let anyone know, who may be considering the Mexico option, that although they don't require all the tests such as the Upper GI, it would be in your best interest to get tests and discuss the surgery with a gastrologist prior to going to Mexico for surgery. My mom loved her experience at the Jerusalem Hospital in Tijuana, and would recommend this hospital to everyone! We would both recommend that you do the pre-surgery tests first, however!

So what do they need to look for with the upper GI ?

So glad to hear! So, all of this was just a blessing in disguise (hugs)