I have decided I'm willing to go to Mexico for the gastric sleeve surgery. i've done all my research and I honestly just cannot afford it in the US anywhere!

So...WHERE do you start?! How do you find a doctor or facility? Any tips would be greatly appreciated, I'd love to have this done before October, maybe in September, so I need to start doing my research. How did you pick yours? Any recommendations?

Thanks SOO much in advance! This group has been so helpful for me

I am a SLACKER! No entries since May because of 8-year old all-star baseball this summer. Need to update my blog and include some pictures. Have lost 62lbs and feel fantastic.

Congrats! Yes, been looking for your blog updates. Look forward to seeing and reading your news ????

How do you find a doctor or facility?

I spent several weeks reading through everything I could find on these forums. For me, the most consistently positive reviews coupled with the best price led me to Dr. Fernando Garcia. I made sure to talk to several of Dr. Garcia's former patients, including a couple from my home state. Everyone only had positive things to say. Once I felt confident with my choice of surgeon, I contacted the Ready4Achange website and they set everything up and answered all my questions.

I had my surgery in March and have zero regrets. Dr. Garcia and his entire team are awesome. Good luck to you.

***Oops. I just realized this was an old post. Lol. I'll leave my advice. Maybe it will help someone else.

I have decided I'm willing to go to Mexico for the gastric sleeve surgery. i've done all my research and I honestly just cannot afford it in the US anywhere!

So...WHERE do you start?! How do you find a doctor or facility? Any tips would be greatly appreciated' date=' I'd love to have this done before October, maybe in September, so I need to start doing my research. How did you pick yours? Any recommendations?

Thanks SOO much in advance! This group has been so helpful for me [/quote']

I don't know how to help w/surgery but I wanted to say good luck to you on your journey! I hope everything goes smoothly!

I started reading the forums and taking notes...Dr's name, hospital or clinic, time in hospital, hotel or recovery house, the towns safety, procedure, there are so many variables, leaks, deaths....I researched for about a month, scheduled surgery for 2 weeks out and started the liquid diet right away. Before I knew it I was home and now back on real food. I did learn it's better to schedule more than 2 weeks out if you have to fly, as in 2 weeks the prices for flights gets pretty steep.

I used Dr Kelly and was very pleased. I quit taking pain meds the next morning after surgery that's how well I felt. If you use Dr Kelly book directly with him!! You get the better hospital, leak test etc...and Cecy is a sweet heart.

I spent several weeks reading through everything I could find on these forums. For me, the most consistently positive reviews coupled with the best price led me to Dr. Fernando Garcia. I made sure to talk to several of Dr. Garcia's former patients, including a couple from my home state. Everyone only had positive things to say. Once I felt confident with my choice of surgeon, I contacted the Ready4Achange website and they set everything up and answered all my questions.

I had my surgery in March and have zero regrets. Dr. Garcia and his entire team are awesome. Good luck to you.

***Oops. I just realized this was an old post. Lol. I'll leave my advice. Maybe it will help someone else.

Don't worry, I'm still reading the posts I still have not scheduled my surgery, waiting to save up the funds and I should be ready to go by January. Tim, how much did you pay for your surgery with Dr. Garcia?

I started reading the forums and taking notes...Dr's name, hospital or clinic, time in hospital, hotel or recovery house, the towns safety, procedure, there are so many variables, leaks, deaths....I researched for about a month, scheduled surgery for 2 weeks out and started the liquid diet right away. Before I knew it I was home and now back on real food. I did learn it's better to schedule more than 2 weeks out if you have to fly, as in 2 weeks the prices for flights gets pretty steep.

I used Dr Kelly and was very pleased. I quit taking pain meds the next morning after surgery that's how well I felt. If you use Dr Kelly book directly with him!! You get the better hospital, leak test etc...and Cecy is a sweet heart.

What facility is Dr. Kelly in?

Don't worry' date=' I'm still reading the posts I still have not scheduled my surgery, waiting to save up the funds and I should be ready to go by January. Tim, how much did you pay for your surgery with Dr. Garcia?[/quote']

Hi, I also used Dr Fernando Garcia. I had my surgery on 9/13/13 and couldn't be any happier with the care from the entire staff. I paid $4700 total and that included 3 nights at the Marriott and 2 nights in the hospital. If your Bmi is over 50 or if they repair a hernia it is $500 additional. He is thru Ready 4 a Change. You won't be disappointed I promise. I have lost 40 lbs so far. Best of luck with your decision.

Hi' date=' I also used Dr Fernando Garcia. I had my surgery on 9/13/13 and couldn't be any happier with the care from the entire staff. I paid 4700 total and that included 3 nights at the Marriott and 2 nights in the hospital. If your Bmi is over 50 or if they repair a hernia it is 500 additional. He is thru Ready 4 a Change. You won't be disappointed I promise. I have lost 40 lbs so far. Best of luck with your decision.[/quote']

That is awesome! 40lbs in less than a month! Thanks for the info, I will look into dr Garcia!

Tim' date=' how much did you pay for your surgery with Dr. Garcia?[/quote']

My bmi was over 50, so the cost for me was $5200. I'm still doing great. Weight loss has slowed some, but it's still coming off. I'm about 6 1/2 months out and down 132 pounds.

Wow Tim, that is awesome, congrats!