Hello,

For those of you that had your procedures done in Mexico how will you conduct follow up visits? It seems like those that have had their sleeves done in the states had to see the dr a week out. Also for those that had their VSG done in the states how often do you have to go back to see the dr?

I had my surgery on the U.S. my follow up visits are:

2 weeks

6 weeks

6 months

1 year

Annually after that

I had surgery in Mexico about 4.5 months ago. I am headed back in August for my upper giant blood work to make sure all is going well.

Also, my pcp here in the states knows that I had surgery in Mexico so he has been terribly supportive. I went to him to ask questions about 1 month out and he was helpful coupled with emailing my surgeon with regular updates. I take thyroid medication, so I've been going in for my blood work to determine my new dosage ages since losing 45 pounds, but that's about it. I have really had no major needs or problems. I look forward to hearing from others.

Great question!

I live in SC and had VSG done in Mexico. I came home and went to my PCP just so she could check me out and I could touch base with her and she would be in the loop. She was great. She thought I was a little crazy for going out of country but was very supportive,. My surgeon gave me all the info I needed to share w/ my PCP. He (my surgeon) asked that I have blood work done in 3 months and then every 6 months. He gave his e-mail and asked that the results be sent to him. I'm sure that he will communicate with my PCP if he sees a problem. I can also e-mail my surgeon if I have any questions between now and then ( I had my surgery 6/27/12). So far so good. I hope this helps. There are probably a lot more people out there that have more experiance and better suggestions.

I had my surgery on the U.S. my follow up visits are:

2 weeks

6 weeks

6 months

1 year

Annually after that

Ditto

Littlebits

my follow up visits are

2 weeks

1month

3 months

if everything looks good then

1 year

and then annually

If there is something the doc wants to look at then 6 months will be added and possibly 9 months out.