So, after long talk with my wife & information from people we know, I've decided to not have the sleeve with the surgeon in San Fransisco. We are going to have the Vertical Sleeve done in Mexico. I know multiple people that have done this exact procedure with the same surgeon in Mexico and they turned out great. Plus the cost is considerably less than then they other surgeon. I'm the type of person that likes all the info upfront about everything. I don't appreciate it when they know finances are an issue for everyone, and not tell me about a fee of $5,750.00 until after I jump through all their requirements and my insurances.

I know some people may not approve of people choice to go to another country for surgery, but for me, I feel its the best thing for us. Plus it's nice to have a caring wife who is Hispanic and speaks fluent Spanish too. I'm not worried at all, in fact, I can't wait until March to have the procedure.

I'm going through www.weightlossagents.com for the procedure. They are great to talk to and are able to answer all my questions I had. Plus I do like they Patient Portal the have avail. The surgeon is Dr. Almanza with Jerusalem Hospital in Tijuana Mexico.

If you have gone through Dr. Almanza, please give feedback. I would also enjoy talking with anyone who is also planning on going in March.

Thanks for reading.

Do what works best for you! That is the most important thing. I was self pay in the states. Had mine done in Dallas. $12,200 all inclusive with a top surgeon. That was what was right for me.

Do what is right for you. You will know when you feel it.

So glad you are taking this step. It is AWESOME!

No regrets.

Bargain at twice the price!

Life is so much better!

Good luck to you!

Hey borders3,

I'm going to move this to the "self pay Mexico forum"

My only comment is to say that Jerusalem "hospital" is actually a clinic in a strip mall.

Some people know that before hand and are ok with it. But others don't know this info and show up expecting a real hospital....

Hey borders3,

I'm going to move this to the "self pay Mexico forum"

My only comment is to say that Jerusalem "hospital" is actually a clinic in a strip mall.

Some people know that before hand and are ok with it. But others don't know this info and show up expecting a real hospital....

Thank you for moving it to the proper area.

Yes, I'm aware that it is located in a strip mall. I've heard great things about it though. LOL. I've looked very hard into this. On this forum, on youtube, their online websites & through people I know locally that have been there. I may have been worried, but not anymore.

So, after long talk with my wife & information from people we know, I've decided to not have the sleeve with the surgeon in San Fransisco. We are going to have the Vertical Sleeve done in Mexico. I know multiple people that have done this exact procedure with the same surgeon in Mexico and they turned out great. Plus the cost is considerably less than then they other surgeon. I'm the type of person that likes all the info upfront about everything. I don't appreciate it when they know finances are an issue for everyone, and not tell me about a fee of $5,750.00 until after I jump through all their requirements and my insurances.

I know some people may not approve of people choice to go to another country for surgery, but for me, I feel its the best thing for us. Plus it's nice to have a caring wife who is Hispanic and speaks fluent Spanish too. I'm not worried at all, in fact, I can't wait until March to have the procedure.

I'm going through www.weightlossagents.com for the procedure. They are great to talk to and are able to answer all my questions I had. Plus I do like they Patient Portal the have avail. The surgeon is Dr. Almanza with Jerusalem Hospital in Tijuana Mexico.

If you have gone through Dr. Almanza, please give feedback. I would also enjoy talking with anyone who is also planning on going in March.

Thanks for reading.

Hello Borders3,

MI Doctor in Tijuana is a real Hospital. You might wanna look them up. That's where I'm having my surgery and have spoken to others that had their surgery there too and turned out just fine. Good Luck.

So, after long talk with my wife & information from people we know, I've decided to not have the sleeve with the surgeon in San Fransisco. We are going to have the Vertical Sleeve done in Mexico. I know multiple people that have done this exact procedure with the same surgeon in Mexico and they turned out great. Plus the cost is considerably less than then they other surgeon. I'm the type of person that likes all the info upfront about everything. I don't appreciate it when they know finances are an issue for everyone, and not tell me about a fee of $5,750.00 until after I jump through all their requirements and my insurances.

I know some people may not approve of people choice to go to another country for surgery, but for me, I feel its the best thing for us. Plus it's nice to have a caring wife who is Hispanic and speaks fluent Spanish too. I'm not worried at all, in fact, I can't wait until March to have the procedure.

I'm going through www.weightlossagents.com for the procedure. They are great to talk to and are able to answer all my questions I had. Plus I do like they Patient Portal the have avail. The surgeon is Dr. Almanza with Jerusalem Hospital in Tijuana Mexico.

If you have gone through Dr. Almanza, please give feedback. I would also enjoy talking with anyone who is also planning on going in March.

Thanks for reading.

Hello Borders3,

MI Doctor in Tijuana is a real Hospital. You might wanna look them up. That's where I'm having my surgery and have spoken to others that had their surgery there too and turned out just fine. Good Luck.

Thank you for your concern, but I'm not worried about the location. I decided to go through them because of their impact left on them by past patients that I know locally.

Wishing you the best. Please let us know how it goes.

I am going with Dr Almanza also. I am scheduled for January 14th. I have done a lot of research and feel he is the right choice for me.

I am going with Dr Almanza also. I am scheduled for January 14th. I have done a lot of research and feel he is the right choice for me.

Congratulations for making the jump! I too, have opted for the sleeve in Mexico. I'm going with Dr. alejandro lopez (Specialized Bariatrics) at Hospital MI Doctor on January 20. I honestly think that there are so many good surgeons out there that as long as you have made your best effort to research everything you can about them, the surgeon you ultimately choose will be the best for your situation. :-)

I also decided not to deal with my insurance company in the States. By the time I jumped through all of the ridiculous hoops, denials, appeals, denials, appeals, etc., I would still be paying around $8k out of pocket, even if it was "covered" by my insurance. No thanks. I did my due dilligence and feel completely comfortable about going to Mexico, and hope to be able to be an advocate for it when all is said and done. Good luck to you! :-)

Good luck to everyone. I am 11 days out from my VSG with Obesity. Control Center in TJ. Had a great experience. The OCC staff and Marriott staff were incredibly kind and accommodating and I am feeling great postop. Looking forward to 2014, as I'm sure you all are, too.

Mexico is a great option for those of us that decide to go there. I had a good surgeon, and even though I had surgery in a clinic I had a private nurse..so that was a perk. The price made it a reality for me. 121 lbs down and feeling great!