I don't see as much feedback about Dr. Lopez? Are his sleeve sizes the same as Dr. Garcia? I see a lot of positive feedback about Dr. Garcia but I am leaning toward Puerto Vallarta location and he is not doing surgeries there right now. Also, what ways are you guys researching besides word of mouth on this forum. I have tried googling the doctors names and don't have much luck finding anything out except their own websites. I don't mind calling them to ask questions but I feel better if I can find information on them from independent 3rd party sources. Here is the states there are a lot of ways to find out how safe a doctor is, etc and since I am not familiar with Mexico's ways of tracking safety- I feel lost. I did find a way to see if a hospital meets the National certification but I don't see any TJ hospitals on the list.

I'm going to Dr Garcia Aug 7 th. The experience has been great so far. Best of luck to you.

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I was looking at both, and decided on Dr. Garcia, because when I was going back and forth with the coordinators, Alma would run my questions by Dr. Garcia and then I would get emails back directly from him. That is why I ended up going with him, because of the way he personally answered my questions. He is also about $1,800.00 less than Lopez. I have a lot of acquaintances that have had wonderful experiences with Dr. Garcia. I have heard good things about Lopez as well. You have to go with your gut (no pun intended).

I decided on Dr. Garcia based on my "Gut"

I chose Dr. Garcia because of a friend's experience with him.

She is an RN and knows what she's talking about!

She has lost 60 lbs in 3 months and looks and feels great.

I have been able to see her from surgery through recovery and now finally into a bit of a normal life.

She said the staff was excellent and very accommodating.

Alma is wonderful and replies to my emails at crazy times of night! She once apologized to me because she had stepped away from the computer for an hour. I had only sent my email 20 minutes before.

Plus, you can't beat the price!

I choose Dr. House.

Good luck with your choice. Both surgeons are well reviewed with regards to their skills.

I'm excited to hear how it goes with Dr Garcia as well. I talked to so many coordinators and was pleased with Alma (r4ac) and the communication with dr Garcia. I'm scheduled for 10/18!!!! When are you going?

I had originally thought I was going to go with dr Lopez but after reading the forums here and obesity help and then talking with Alma (who was also highly recommended as a great coordinator) I decided to switch to dr Garcia.

I had my surgery at MI hospital back in February and would not change a thing about my decisions. But I do agree about going with your gut too, all of the conflicting posts can get very overwhelming.... I found I Read certain negative posts about a doctor I would look at all the posts by that source and see if they seemed legit or if it seemed like they were working just to discredit a certain doctor or company.

Good luck with your decision!

I chose Dr. Garcia because of a friend's experience with him.

She is an RN and knows what she's talking about!

She has lost 60 lbs in 3 months and looks and feels great.

I have been able to see her from surgery through recovery and now finally into a bit of a normal life.

She said the staff was excellent and very accommodating.

Alma is wonderful and replies to my emails at crazy times of night! She once apologized to me because she had stepped away from the computer for an hour. I had only sent my email 20 minutes before.

Plus, you can't beat the price!

So I take it you are going soon? What date? I do like that there is Sooo much positive feedback. Coordinators for both doctors have been very quick to respond to me.

I choose Dr. House.

Good luck with your choice. Both surgeons are well reviewed with regards to their skills.

Ok, it took me a minute to get the joke LOL. I was thinking I never heard of him lol

I had originally thought I was going to go with dr Lopez but after reading the forums here and obesity help and then talking with Alma (who was also highly recommended as a great coordinator) I decided to switch to dr Garcia.

I had my surgery at MI hospital back in February and would not change a thing about my decisions. But I do agree about going with your gut too, all of the conflicting posts can get very overwhelming.... I found I Read certain negative posts about a doctor I would look at all the posts by that source and see if they seemed legit or if it seemed like they were working just to discredit a certain doctor or company.

Good luck with your decision!

Yes, trying to make a good decision. I just cant find much unbiased info out there. I do take the opinions on this board to help with my decision. So many positive experiences is helpful and they cant all be fake LOL

So I take it you are going soon? What date? I do like that there is Sooo much positive feedback. Coordinators for both doctors have been very quick to respond to me.

I am getting sleeved the 15th of this month! (My 4 year wedding anniversary, best gift ever!)

I will definitely let you all know how it goes with Dr. Garcia.

So how do I get in touch with Alma? And what clinic is dr Garcia with?

So how do I get in touch with Alma? And what clinic is dr Garcia with?

http://bariatricweightloss-surgery.com/#

I had my surgery on March 18th with Dr Garcia. I had a wonderful experience. He and his Entire staff were great. I'm down over 100 lbs. Also, Dr Garcia is great with aftercare. Just add him on Facebook and he'll answer your questions. His name on there is Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea.

Tim H... Is this the same Dr Garcia that alma coordinates with? I'm trying to gather information. My date is 10/18. I'm traveling to tj alone and want to know what to expect.

Edited to add that I'm brand new to discussion boards entirely and may have answered part of my question:-$