How long did it take to schedule your surgery in Mexico?

[Olivia23 68]

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?

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

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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.

[NerdInOregon 26]

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.

[LaraLea 1]

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!

[Kelsie_A 21]

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!

[enigmachik 403]

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.

[sharonintx 1,275]

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.

[NORCALRN 60]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[janarae 93]

I only waited 14 days to get a cheaper flight.

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

[judy79 18]

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