So I originally started looking into the surgeons in Mexico because of price. However, I could jump through hoops and get 60% paid after my deductible and end up close to the same price.

But I have found that none of the top local surgeons have the experience of the popular Mexican Docs. Even Dr Elias Ortiz, who is fairly new, has performed more sleeve surgeries than most. It seems like the US docs are still caught up with lap band.

I'm going to Mexico for surgery on Nov.13th and I am more confident BC of this.... hope I'm right!

I did find that many of the Mexico docs I looked into had more surgeries under their belt than many US surgeons, and they didn't get there by doing 8-10 sleeves a day either. As you say I think many starting sleeving earlier than some of the ones here.

Hi Bob, I don't know the answer to your question for sure, but I feel like my research has come up with the same answers as you. The Mexican doctors have more experience with the sleeve... and experience matters. Good luck with your trip!