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Surgery dates of July 24-July 31

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Luv2bslim    11

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Is there anyone else having surgery during this time frame? Trying to schedule a date and would like to be with others since I'm travelling by myself.

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Jesser    295

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Is there anyone else having surgery during this time frame? Trying to schedule a date and would like to be with others since I'm travelling by myself.

Which surgeon did you decide on?

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Luv2bslim    11

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Still undecided, but I must do so by Monday. Can't really find anything bad about either one. The only two differences in the process that I've found, are 2 nights hotel with Dr. Illan vs. 3 nights hotel with Dr. Garcia (both have 2 night hospital stay), Hotel Lucerna for Dr. Illan (where they charge for the bariatric menu) and Marriott Tijuana for Dr. Garcia (meals are all included.)

I do wish there was a few more people that could offer Dr. Illan testimonies, as I've only seen 2 or 3 people talk about him.

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Susie in Lima    320

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That sounds like a great idea for the support! I hope you can find someone!

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North_Chicky    29

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I've had some recent scheduling difficulties, but I am trying to firm up with Dr. Illan for July 22 or 23. I'll post here as soon as I know what I am doing.

There has been a few glowing reviews of Dr. Illan on here. I'm hoping to add to them soon. :D

I know that he was Dr. Kelly's second surgeon for a number of years. So even though there isn't a lot about him, he has a significant amount of experience.

Good luck with your decision.

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Luv2bslim    11

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North_Chicky did you mean you are going in July or August, as your ticker says August, but your post says July? I'm looking at the 24th or 25th. Trying to figure out the best airfare now.

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North_Chicky    29

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I was originally scheduled for August. I'm now looking into July 22 or 23. Thanks for the reminder about the ticker. I'll need to remove that until I firm up another date.

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Tropical.Lover    24

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Still undecided' date=' but I must do so by Monday. Can't really find anything bad about either one. The only two differences in the process that I've found, are 2 nights hotel with Dr. Illan vs. 3 nights hotel with Dr. Garcia (both have 2 night hospital stay), Hotel Lucerna for Dr. Illan (where they charge for the bariatric menu) and Marriott Tijuana for Dr. Garcia (meals are all included.)

I do wish there was a few more people that could offer Dr. Illan testimonies, as I've only seen 2 or 3 people talk about him.[/quote']

DR. GARCIA !!!!

Would be my pick lol :))

Best wishes to you babes

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mooregirl    74

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Still undecided' date=' but I must do so by Monday. Can't really find anything bad about either one. The only two differences in the process that I've found, are 2 nights hotel with Dr. Illan vs. 3 nights hotel with Dr. Garcia (both have 2 night hospital stay), Hotel Lucerna for Dr. Illan (where they charge for the bariatric menu) and Marriott Tijuana for Dr. Garcia (meals are all included.)

I do wish there was a few more people that could offer Dr. Illan testimonies, as I've only seen 2 or 3 people talk about him.[/quote']

I hade surgery by Dr. Illan on July 1st. I'm back home and doing great. The only problem I had the whole visit was my vein blew and they couldn't get another IV in me. However, I know I have horrible veins anyways and it lasted about 36 hours which is good for me. I'm a little sore like I worked out too hard in my stomach area but other than that I'm great. Don't let food be the determining factor. What little drinks, Popsicles, and broth I paid for on my own was maybe a couple dollars. I didn't have a drain or staples on my incisions either, I had surgical glue and dissolvable stitches. My trip really was very good. Dr. Illan's coordinator, Omar, will be available the whole time you are there too. Whichever doctor you decide on, make sure you feel comfortable and in good hands. How you feel going into it is what matters.

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saccarmen    2

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That's terrific honey <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />)

Wish you the best !!!!

How much is it here on the states ?

I have heard anywhere from 12000 to 25000 stateside.

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