Made it to Tijuana, surgery tomorrow with Dr. Illan at Florence Hospital!

[supbanana 153]

Thank you Susan. I did not know if it was because of hospital care, hotel ect or if the Drs were great but just charged less. I have been looking in to surgery in Mexico in case my insurance denies me and was confused at the large price differences. I have read several of the OP posts about Dr. Illan and he sounds good but I think the "you get what you pay for" mentality keeps messing with my thoughts.

I admit I was wondering the same thing - if this guy is so great, why is he so affordable? I had been saving money for a doc that charges close to $9k, but the great reviews and the low price convinced me to go with Dr. Illan. I'll be honest, he's worth every penny and more. He could easily charge those higher prices. The hospital care was wonderful, the best hospital care I've ever had in my life. Everyone was so kind and attentive, from Omar to the nursing staff to Dr. Reyna to Dr. Illan. Dr. Illan even took time out of his day to hang out with my mom and comfort her when I was coming out of anesthesia; he's a real class act and very competent. I know I sound like an infomercial or something but I honestly have no complaints or regrets and wouldn't change a thing about the entire experience. Even his technique is ideal - he staples, then stitches over the staples and then glues it shut so there's virtually no risk of leaks. I would have no hesitation letting him operate on any of my loved ones.

If you're interested in Dr. Illan, there's a Facebook group called 'Team Illan' that might be helpful to you, it's full of people that went with him and they're happy to share their experience.

[supbanana 153]

I just have to share, I've lost 100 pounds!!!

I'm so excited. One of the main reasons I decided to have surgery was that for the life of me I could NOT get under 280.0 pounds from my high weight of 370. I was stalled for over a year and finally I just got fed up and scheduled the surgery.

I almost cried when I stepped on the scale post surgery and finally saw that gorgeous number, 279. My body decided to whip through the 270s in a matter of two weeks. This morning I weighed in at 270.0. That's 100 pounds gone, on the dot. It's only been two weeks but this surgery is already by far the best thing I've ever done for myself and my health. I can't even describe how I feel right now. I've lost 100 pounds. This is unreal.

[Diana82 14]

I just have to share' date=' I've lost 100 pounds!!!

I'm so excited. One of the main reasons I decided to have surgery was that for the life of me I could NOT get under 280.0 pounds from my high weight of 370. I was stalled for over a year and finally I just got fed up and scheduled the surgery.

I almost cried when I stepped on the scale post surgery and finally saw that gorgeous number, 279. My body decided to whip through the 270s in a matter of two weeks. This morning I weighed in at 270.0. That's 100 pounds gone, on the dot. It's only been two weeks but this surgery is already by far the best thing I've ever done for myself and my health. I can't even describe how I feel right now. I've lost 100 pounds. This is unreal.[/quote']

That's amazing! I've never been as happier for anyone than I am for you!

[msmonique41 8]

Hello Everyone !

I was sleeved on yesterday by Dr. Garcia! He was wonderful! I hardly had any pain only a little gas pain. Wonderful experience

[Luv2bslim 11]

Thank you Susan. I did not know if it was because of hospital care' date=' hotel ect or if the Drs were great but just charged less. I have been looking in to surgery in Mexico in case my insurance denies me and was confused at the large price differences. I have read several of the OP posts about Dr. Illan and he sounds good but I think the "you get what you pay for" mentality keeps messing with my thoughts.[/quote']

Dr. Illan and Omar are absolutely wonderful and they would take excellent care of you!

[Diamondeyed 399]

I love Team Illan/Omar!