Ok I am writing this post to show my parents and my husband that Mexico is a safe and GOOD option for weight loss surgery. My parents are in the medical field and I know when they find out I want to go to Mexico they will just completely count it our without finding out more about it, they already freaked out when I told them I was going to California for the Surgery. I was hoping to have this link set up where I can come directly here and have them read s few peoples first hand experiences having surgery in Mexico. Any information would be great, how much you researched, anything about the trip, the surgery itself and how your recover was there in Mexico, outcome after returning home. Also feel free to copy and paste other posts you have already written about your experiences or post the links to your post. Thanks SOOOOO Much!!!

Ms. Antiband. Which hotel? I'm in Lucerna.

For these reasons I didn't tell but 3 people and that doesn't include anyone in my family!! My husband was on board because he's wonderful!! Everyone else wasn't supportive when I was looking into the surgery a year ago and they must have forgot and I wasn't about to remind them. You can't convince people who don't want to see the truth!! For me, Mexico took way better care of me than any experience I've ever had in the states. They were extremely professional and clean. I would highly recommend my surgeon and hospital to ANYWAY considering getting sleeved, but when it comes to telling my family, I just didn't want the negativity and condescending remarks. Good luck with everything and remember, it's your life, and you decide who should know or not. You'll need support afterwards :-) Mexico is safe!!

Ms. Antiband. Which hotel? I'm in Lucerna.

Ill be staying there in August for 13 days while my mom recovers from plastics, hoe is the hotel?

I am currently at the Marriott and three days out of surgery. I went with A Lighter Me and used Dr. Elias Ortiz. I can not say enough good things about this Doctor and the care I received. They (Dr. And his coordinators) met my every need. Dr. Ortiz came to my hotel both nights AFTER a two night stay in the hospital. I am a nurse and felt I was in good hands the whole time.

I traveled from auckland Nz to TJ to have surgery w dr Garcia in May - people thought I was bananas ... But now I'm sure they're all jealous lol I have an AMAZING experience ... These Dr's do so many per day and 6 days a week - they are experts at what they do - just show them this site - I kept emailing my dad all the good reviews I found ... Finally he said "ok, I'll get on the bus, cause there's no point standing in front of it"

I could NOT be happier I did it ... Good luck to you - remember u don't need to ask anyone's permission to do what u want x

Honestly, I would not have surgery in Mexico because I feel like follow up will always be a problem and in some ways that is more important than who/where you have surgery.

That being said, it is a legitimate option for people who don't have coverage in the states and elsewhere. If it were me I would not try to justify myself to anyone. I might not even mention it to them just to avoid the drama until it's finished.

Honestly' date=' I would not have surgery in Mexico because I feel like follow up will always be a problem and in some ways that is more important than who/where you have surgery.

That being said, it is a legitimate option for people who don't have coverage in the states and elsewhere. If it were me I would not try to justify myself to anyone. I might not even mention it to them just to avoid the drama until it's finished.[/quote']

The only reason this is a big deal for me is because I am trying to get the financing through my parents because I haven't been able to get it on my own...and if they don't approve they won't help me.

For these reasons I didn't tell but 3 people and that doesn't include anyone in my family!! My husband was on board because he's wonderful!! Everyone else wasn't supportive when I was looking into the surgery a year ago and they must have forgot and I wasn't about to remind them. You can't convince people who don't want to see the truth!! For me' date=' Mexico took way better care of me than any experience I've ever had in the states. They were extremely professional and clean. I would highly recommend my surgeon and hospital to ANYWAY considering getting sleeved, but when it comes to telling my family, I just didn't want the negativity and condescending remarks. Good luck with everything and remember, it's your life, and you decide who should know or not. You'll need support afterwards :-) Mexico is safe!![/quote']

Who was your surgeon?

I had mine in TJ. What a great experience. A driver picked us up from SD airport and took us to the hospital. TJ was clean and not scary at all. The hospital was clean and the staff was nice' date=' professional and spoke English. My coordinator who is from the states was there as well which was nice to have someone I had been in contact with for months before the surgery. I stayed two nights. My sister brought her laptop and tons of movies, unless you want to watch Spanish tv. After I was discharged the driver took us to a hotel then picked us up a few hours later and dropped us off at the airport. Ask for a wheelchair so you don't have to do too much walking only days after surgery. It was a great experience. If you want the company and surgeon name pm me. My recovery has been great. My coordinator called me after I had been home for a few days and will call again after my month mark. Good luck![/quote']

Hi,

As I was reading the forum I came across your post about being sleeved in MX. I am considering having mine done there more and more. My ins doesn't cover it here, so I bought into an ins that will. It's been a fiasco with the ppl here (in MA), one delay after the next. I began this journey last Dec and although I've done EVERYTHING they require, I still have no date... I'm frustrated and shocked that they are this disorganized.

If you wouldn't mind, would you pls send me the info for where you went and who to speak to in order to get this ball rolling...

Thanks

Here are a couple videos from my experience

http://youtu.be/lPYdwKac14c

http://youtu.be/OURT6hA_bfQ