I was originally going with Dr. Almanza in Tijuana but there are just too many controversial issues being talked about and I cant stand the idea of having surgery in a clinic in a strip mall. I changed to Dr. Garcia because I have not ready one bad thing about him! Also, he performs surgery in a hospital instead of the clinic. I cant wait for July 3rd!!!

You have to do what you are most comfortable with! I changed my mind several times before finally deciding to go with Dr. Garcia. Not one regret!

yayyyy on having a date! I changed surgeons as well, however I'm doing mine in the US. You have to be comfortable with who you're choosing, I give you credit for having the guts to go with a surgeon you've not actually met!

I wish you good luck with your journey!

Your surgeon shows as Dr. Pleatman, what happened? Did you switch from him because of the price or something else? Just curious and cautious too. Thanks!

My financing fell through... I couldn't afford the $11,200... I have heard great things about him!

Good to know, and I'm glad you found the right doctor and that your comfortable with it. Will you be traveling for your surgery, how long will your stay be?

It is my son who is having the surgery and I have been on this site readings all I can about the surgery and Dr. Pleatman. His surgery is scheduled for next week, May 16th, he is a self-pay, and extremely nervous about the whole thing, especially the part of waking up after the surgery. His Pre-op diet is 2 weeks and so far he's lost 15lbs. Doctor wants him to lose 20-25 lbs, don't know if he can make that mark by next week - weight lose is very slow & he's so frustrated already. But he's sticking it out and doing the best he can - I'm so proud of him. God bless you all!!!