I had planned on going to Dr (Don't want specifics) and there are many reasons I changed my mind. I researched and can only tell you the facts of what I found out and why I changed my mind. My experience was so great, I believe everyone deserves the treatment I received (best treatment in any hospital EVER). I researched other Dr's but these were the 2 I went back and forth with. I decided that close to the Border was easy in and easy out lol,a nd I was right:) Here is a list of why I changed my mind!

#1 Its a small hospital and not a walk in clinic as Dr x has his place in a strip mall and I want to be in a actual hospital.

#2 Dr x does 8-14 surgeries a day, My Dr does usually 2 but up to 4. I didn't just want to be a number!

#3 My husband came with me and we had our own private room where he stayed with me, Dr x had recovery rooms holding up to 4 patients. I loved my privacy and getting rested the first 2 days with total care for everything I asked for.

#4Dr x sends you directly to a hotel to share with (I'm not sure how many beds) but you do have to share, they leave the IV in and transport you every day back to the Walk in Clinic to check you, I personally wanted my own room and stayed in it 2 nights without being moved around, or bothered by another patient.

#5 Dr x only staples when he does the VSG, My Dr staples and also sutures to ensure no leaks. I know all have their downfall, but my Dr is 100% no leaks, and just a wonderful surgeon.

#6 If you want a private room you must pay yourself, my Dr gives you a private room at a 4-5 star hotel. If your husband (or anyone goes with you they have to pay for an extra room anyways)

#7 On the 3rd day I wanted to see the city as I was feeling better and they provide a free shuttle to take you shopping, and bring you what you need, I loved it!

#8 As I got back to my hotel it was around 8:30 pm and my Dr came to the hotel to check on me, I thought he was great.

#9 I was so well tended to, I wish I could tell it to the world, my Dr is $4500 and with so many more perks now, I figure you save $400, and if you bring someone $800.

#10 My Dr is Board Certified, and Dr x is not. In fact my trained Dr x when they studies for Bariatrics!

Please feel free to respond, and I also have a FB group that has 350 members from ALL Dr's and if you would like to join please give me your email address and I will be glad to add you. Sorry so long, but you asked lol. You can also feel free to call me if you like, but let me know you are from Verticle Sleeve Talk. Congrats on your decision and good luck

PS I choose not to use names, I don't think any Dr's are "bad" Dr's, just different and with different styles for sure. I have friends on my FB who have went to all Dr's!

Pics are 21 days out

I just found this lol, I guess its more appropriate in this section!! Select carefully with any Dr, and good luck!

Dr Quinones.

I am proud of where I went and the treatment I received. Let me see how to put it on my profile now lol

I won't bad talk another Dr though, said Dr has had many successful surgeries, he just wasn't for me. I think the point of my post was about doing research when going to Mexico. Please if anyone has anything to add then do so, there are members who haven't been sleeved that it might help??

I won't bad talk another Dr though, said Dr has had many successful surgeries, he just wasn't for me. I think the point of my post was about doing research when going to Mexico. Please if anyone has anything to add then do so, there are members who haven't been sleeved that it might help??

You are not "bad talking" another doctor by posting your experience or your opinion; it is just that. Others can read your posts and they may be helpful to them one way other another. Thanks for naming your Dr and congratulations on your success I wish you the best.

Thank you Amazon:)

honestly? I found the constant reference to "Dr X" taking on almost an arrogant tone as if we are all stupid and need to be talked down to because you are so important (wth?) and a few things were hard to read/didn't make sense...then at the end you solicit your importance by telling us about your group.

strange post. no thanks.

Should I say a Dr's name? He did nothing wrong to me, why do that? And yes my group is great:) I was not talking to anyone as if they were dumb, these were my findings. The thing you have a problem with is that I said Dr X??? PLEASE........

If you went to Mexico then help others decide by letting them know what you look for in a Dr. Other than that I have nothing more to say to you:)

Should I say a Dr's name? He did nothing wrong to me, why do that? And yes my group is great:) I was not talking to anyone as if they were dumb, these were my findings. The thing you have a problem with is that I said Dr X??? PLEASE........

If you went to Mexico then help others decide by letting them know what you look for in a Dr. Other than that I have nothing more to say to you:)

My advice is to write your commentary out on a word document. Make sure to spell-check it and watch for run-on sentences, fragmented sentences and proper use of the english language. I found your post a lesson in frustration.

Tootles

Should I say a Dr's name? He did nothing wrong to me' date=' why do that? And yes my group is great:) I was not talking to anyone as if they were dumb, these were my findings. The thing you have a problem with is that I said Dr X??? PLEASE........

If you went to Mexico then help others decide by letting them know what you look for in a Dr. Other than that I have nothing more to say to you:)[/quote']

The Dr. X bit seemed to be rather superfluous. It also takes away from your actual experience.

That said, I'm glad your experience with Dr. Quinones was a good one.

The Dr. X bit seemed to be a rather superfluous. It also takes away from your actual experience.

That said, I'm glad your experience with Dr. Quinones was a good one.

you are much more generous than I am AmandaRae. I have already been warned about the cutthroat nature of some of the competing doctors in Mexico, which is why I think this post is bogus

you are much more generous than I am AmandaRae. I have already been warned about the cutthroat nature of some of the competing doctors in Mexico' date=' which is why I think this post is bogus[/quote']

I usually try and give people the benefit of the doubt. Not always successful, but I try.

I am more inclined to believe she really did have a good experience and is now a coordinator and is selling her surgeon. It wouldn't be the first time!

My advice is to write your commentary out on a word document. Make sure to spell-check it and watch for run-on sentences, fragmented sentences and proper use of the english language. I found your post a lesson in frustration.

Tootles

Wow, thats your concern. My spelling lol. This is suppose to be a support group, and I didn't use spell check;)

Many accusations in this one thread. Bottom line, someone helped me when I was gonna jump in feet first, all I can say is check everything! Safe and happy weightloss everyone:)

I feel pretty certain she is a coordinator, as well.

It's nice of you to share your experience but it's a waste of everyone's time if u don't put names up! Lol ... This forum is mostly based on information given & needed. It's pointless if we don't know the details - but glad if had a good enough experience to join a company! Bonus

Yes I did, my dr is names Dr Sergio Quinones. I won't bad talk another Dr who has had some success and IMO might not be as good as mine, but Dr Quinones was top notch!