I was sleeved 11/23. I cannot say enough good things about the surgical team and the anesthesiologist.

The floor nursing left Something to be desired. Most were good. Some were very poor and spoke zero English. There was always one on shift who could communicate with you.

All in all, I would do it again. Dr Rodriguez has years of experience. I would recommend the surgical team to anyone.

Been thinking about going to see Dr. Rodriguez at the Tiujuana location (I have friends/family in San Diego). How are you feeling since your surgery? What are you doing about follow up here in the states?

There is no follow up in the states. You do a leak test before you are discharged and you are started on fluids before you leave.

I chose him because of his experience. The nursing staff left much to be desired and I'm speaking as a physician. I would take a family member with me if I were to do it again. I had to be my own advocate.

If Tijuana is close, you can Always go back if problems occur.

I had revision surgery (lap band removed and sleeve performed) on November 10 by Dr. Rod in Juarez. He was also the doctor who banded me back in 2006, but was using a hospital in Acuna. I had a wonderful experience overall, including the nursing staff. Although, many of them did not speak English, I had no problem communicating and felt as if they were very attentive to me. When I hit the call button, they were at my bedside within 3-5 minutes. I've never seen that kind of service in any U.S. hospital. I guess since I had the surgery in Mexico, I did not have expectations that everyone would speak English. I already knew that Dr. Rod, Dr. Elmo, and Dr. Calderon spoke English. The anesthesiologist, (can't remember her name) also spoke English well. I did have my husband with me and he was a great help when I wanted to get out of bed and go to the restroom or walk the hallways. He helped with the IV pole and just making sure when I got into bed, it wasn't all tangled. I definitely would have someone accompany you. Since I had already had the band experience and my husband was with me at that time, I knew I would want someone with me again. We had a junior suite which consisted of 2 rooms with each of them having a mounted flatscreen t.v. My room had the hospital bed, reclining chair, 2 arm chairs and a small table between and the other area was a leather sofa and loveseat. My hubby slept on the sofa at night but during the day was in my room. The bathroom was private and had a large shower with a showerchair. Very modern and spacious suite! Cleaning ladies came every day to do the floor, empty the trash, etc.

I am still waiting on the c.d. of my leak test. Something was wrong with the recording part at the time I was there and they are supposed to send it to me. I'm almost 4 weeks out and have lost approximately 20 lbs. Had the 3-4 week "stall" I've read about but today had a loss, so hoping I'm coming out of that. I have a few more days left of soft food and then I get to start eating regular food. Not too hungry, honestly, but want to be sure I'm getting the nutrition that I need, so following the rules!!

f you choose Dr. Rod and his team for your surgery, you will be in very competent hands.