Just in case it cost too much to do the surgery in the US, how long did it take to get your surgery date in Mexico? Say I was to call a doctor in Mexico tomorrow, would it be a month or several months from now to get a surgery date?

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Yes. You would need to give them enough notice to review your medical history and to do the required preop diet.

I made the personal decision to have surgery in Mexico on Thursday, inquired on Friday, submitted my medical information Friday, it was reviewed/approved by the doctor yesterday, and I confirmed my surgery date today. My deposit is in the mail!

I realize that sounds like I didn't give it much thought, but I've been researching surgery for over a year, so once I made the decision to go, it happened very quickly. My surgery isn't until June because I need to wait until spring term is over, but I could have scheduled it sooner if I was able to travel eariler.

Just in case it cost too much to do the surgery in the US, how long did it take to get your surgery date in Mexico? Say I was to call a doctor in Mexico tomorrow, would it be a month or several months from now to get a surgery date?

I called at the end of March and I am scheduled with Dr. Corvala for the 19th of this month. 5 DAYS!

It actually happened really fast for me I inquired with the Dr.'s that I was interested in sent in my health form and was approved by multiple in the same day. Took me a couple of days to decided where to go. Once I did I was scheduled quickly. I had to wait 2 months for my date because of work but other then that it was fast. I am going May 2nd!

Generally with Mexico it can happen very quickly; much quicker than in the US. For me, it was six weeks from my first inquiry to the surgery date. I could have done it sooner than that, but I had to arrange for the time off from work.

I called and after giving them the info they wanted ( the next day ) I scheduled surgery for 3 weeks later. I could have scheduled it in less than 2 weeks but had to wait to coordinate with work. It was quick and easy.

approved within a few days. i picked my surgery date. it was quick - no jumping through hoops..i researched for 8 months or so......i did have a hard time reaching my coordinator, so did my family (the staff said they called my mom - but did not) AND never saw my doctor after surgery..weird but my choice to go to mexico!!! always a long story with mexico topics but not gonna get into it right now...still no regrets!and i am off to get my feeding tube replaced this morning! this one will be less trouble and easier to care for. hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I only waited 14 days to get a cheaper flight.

Revision 1/31/13 by Dr Cabrera and Venezuela in MX

Dr Quinones will schedule you as soon as you are doen with Pre op diet. But I think most Dr's will in Mexico.