I am considering banding with Dr. Verboonen in Tijuana in November. My husband is VERY concerned about going to Tijuana, but not so much concerned about Cancun or Cabo. I will be in Southern CA anyway and would like to just do it in Tijuana. What do you think? I feel that US hospitals and docs are way too expensive and am not afraid to go to Mexico. Maybe it's just that I want it so bad!!!LOL

Hello There Everyone I Find The Information Very Helpful. I'm Thinking And Wanting The Band Just Wanting To Research. Thank You So Much For The 411.

i need to know whats the problem with lopez??? what about this doctor??

http://www.huacuz.com i know he charge $7000

http://obesitygoodbye.com does anyone know how much he charge????

andree

Just search this site for Lopez info and you will find all you need to know. All these unhappy people can not be wrong. He is DANGEROUS and has no moral integrity.

andreerichards; The Tijuana docs are all priced pretty close. But please do lots of research. Go ahead and contact Huacuz or Obesity Goodbye and get their prices. Ask for references and patient emails. Or go on MexicanBandsters on Yahoo Groups and read what people are saying there. Listen, I did TONS of research and I think if you want the best in TJ, go for Dr. Ortiz or Dr. Kuri. I know everyone has their favorites but based on my research I thought Ortiz was the BEST for the money!

I was also done for doc Kuri and he was wonderful. The hospital was also very impressive. I would look into him his we site is www.beliteweight.com his web site does not do him justice but he was very caring.

The top 3 Mexican docs are Ortiz, Rumbaut and Kuri IMO...

~Liz~

03/10/06

241/164/160

5'7''

hi. i went to dr. huacuz in tijuana. i was very pleased with the price and the care i recieved. i know there are many docs to pic from. i have sent many of my friends to doctor huacuz and so far all are pleased with him and his staff. i have not had any complications or pain. this was the best thing i ever did for my self. just make sure you do follow the instructions the docs give you and you will be fine. the lapband is a tool and i had to learn to eat slow and not too much. i hope you have a good experience like me. i had no pain or nausea after my surgury. i was only in the OR for 40 minutes. it is a pretty quick procedure. i can reccomend doctor huacuz. i like his staff, everyone made me feel special and comfortable. i was nervous about going . but it all worked out fine. i go back for my fills and that is always fun. i actually like mexico now.

I'm scheduled for the 7th of Nov. My oldest Step-daughter is going with me. She is considering this her Senior Trip to hold me hand. what a girl!!!

Wish me luck!!!

Hi, I am norrowing down on Dr.'s to choose from and almost ready to schedule my surgery. I'm getting excited, but also alittle nervous. I love to hear that this surgery has changed so many lives and waiting for mine to change as well. I'll hopefully be banded by the end of the year.

I am Planning on surgury for mid November in Montery anyone know of Dr. Javier 's work

I went to Obesity Goodbye in October. When they did my fill they found erosion. Dr Verboonen was called in to look at the flouroscopy and scheduled my for an egd (endoscope) which verified erosion. Flights for 2, hotel, fill, egd, meals... $1500...I go back November 11th to have my band removed. That will cost in the neighborhood of $2000, around $3000 including hotel, meals, and flights... then he wants me to come back in 5 or 6 weeks for a new band. He will discuss that cost when I'm there this time... This has suddenly gotten very expensive for me. I'm glad Dr V has taken over my care. He seems very knowledgeable and kind. I'm just not sure where the money will come from to go through with another band... not to mention christmas is in 7 weeks... Dr V seems like a good Dr, but for what it has cost me so far... I'm regretting that I didn't have it done here. Cost was the reason I went to mexico... cost wise I'm now at what the american docs charge, and I am about to be bandless, though I'll still be paying for the loan I took out to help pay for it... Just something to consider before going outside the states... remember also that after Jan 1 2007, you'll have to buy a passport to get in and out of the us borders.

I had the surgery last week with Dr Pedro Kuri and his team. The hospital was spotless and beautiful. I didn't tell anyone because of the scoffers. I talked online to a Physicialn whose insurance would pay for the banding but he chose to go to Kuri because he had done the more bandings than anyone in the U.S. I walked the halls of the hosp and walked the airport to go home 2 days after surgery. I admit I was very fatigued but not in pain. Good luck daizee:clap2:

I was banded last week by Dr. Kuri and his team. T

They emailed me all the directions and answered all my questions. They provided transportation from the San Diego airport and back and to our hotel as I stayed an extra day. Everything was upfront, costs etc. The hospital was immaculate and the staff were curteous etc. I am a week out and doing great. energy a little low but no pain. I took only one pain pill after the surgery.

I went to Obesity Goodbye in October. When they did my fill they found erosion. Dr verboonen was called in to look at the flouroscopy and scheduled my for an egd (endoscope) which verified erosion. Flights for 2, hotel, fill, egd, meals... $1500...I go back November 11th to have my band removed. That will cost in the neighborhood of $2000, around $3000 including hotel, meals, and flights... then he wants me to come back in 5 or 6 weeks for a new band. He will discuss that cost when I'm there this time... This has suddenly gotten very expensive for me. I'm glad Dr V has taken over my care. He seems very knowledgeable and kind. I'm just not sure where the money will come from to go through with another band... not to mention christmas is in 7 weeks... Dr V seems like a good Dr, but for what it has cost me so far... I'm regretting that I didn't have it done here. Cost was the reason I went to Mexico... cost wise I'm now at what the american docs charge, and I am about to be bandless, though I'll still be paying for the loan I took out to help pay for it... Just something to consider before going outside the states... remember also that after Jan 1 2007, you'll have to buy a passport to get in and out of the us borders.

I know you added all this up and it equals what you would have paid for the band had you had it done in the states, but if you had it done in the states, you would still be paying for the second surgery out of your pocket. So then your total might be $30k-$40k by the time you are done. You are still coming out ahead by going to MX.

Good luck with your new band. I hope it doesn't happen again. I truly wish you the best.

You're right about the cost still being less by going to Mexico. I've seen quotes for band removal in the range of $5000 to $10000. I'm paying $1800. I am leaning away from rebanding at this point. Word from a rep with the Midband manufacturer is that once eroded I am at very high risk for a repeat erosion. They recommend looking into other gastric procedures. The MGB or the gastric sleeve look interesting, but again... paying big money for another procedure isn't on my horizon right now. I will consider Mexico though if I get the funding to have something else done.

BTW: correction to my previous post... you'll need a passport after the beginning of January 07 to fly out of mexico, if you are crossing the border on the ground, you won't have to get one until the beginning of January

2008.

Thanks for the well wishes, I do appreciate it.

I know you added all this up and it equals what you would have paid for the band had you had it done in the states, but if you had it done in the states, you would still be paying for the second surgery out of your pocket. So then your total might be $30k-$40k by the time you are done. You are still coming out ahead by going to MX.

Good luck with your new band. I hope it doesn't happen again. I truly wish you the best.