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Teensiebaby,

All you need to do is Google Dr. Alejandro Lopez Specialized Bariatrics, and his information is all there. I very much doubt that your insurance will pay for you to go to him, as he is in Mexico. But if you end up going the self pay route, you should check him out.

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Mine is scheduled for October 23 in TJ with Dr Lopez. Anything else any pros can tell me to calm my nerves?

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Hi

 

I actually just finished 4 months and am down 100lbs. No problems to report other than having to purchase several sets of new clothes. Follow the after care carefully and you'll be fine. Don't overdo anything! Remember that it takes about 3 months for your stomach pouch to heal so take it easy and you should have great success.

 

I'm in Vernon, let's keep in touch. It would be nice to be in touch with someone nearby.

 

Good luck! Dr Lopez is one of the best!

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Hi

 

I actually just finished 4 months and am down 100lbs. No problems to report other than having to purchase several sets of new clothes. Follow the after care carefully and you'll be fine. Don't overdo anything! Remember that it takes about 3 months for your stomach pouch to heal so take it easy and you should have great success.

 

I'm in Vernon, let's keep in touch. It would be nice to be in touch with someone nearby.

 

 

 

Arggg sorry all :)

 

Tagyoorit, I'm in chilliwack :)

I do go to Vernon occasionally though ;)

Teri2100 -at- gmail.com

 

Tomorrow I start my pre op :)

Today, I'm going to a movie! So nervous....

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I go through Chilliwack all of the time as I travel to Vancouver frequently. Maybe a coffee stop would be fun. Let me know...

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I want to clear something up. Specialized bariatrics is not 100% owned by Drs. Lopez and Osuna. If someone is telling you there is no "middle man" (a coordinator or company) that is not a true statement. Specialized bariatrics is 50% owned by the owner of Mexico bariatrics and they do the sales for that company.

I'm not saying that anyone deliberately lied to you. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding.

A Lighter Me has no "drama". The owner (myself) has been in this business for over 11 years in Tijuana. Can you tell me if someone at specialized bariatrics / MBC specifically told you that? I was going to send you a PM, but I can't find anything showing that I can send a PM to you. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Hi Peanutz,

I did a lot of research on Dr. Lopez and it looks like he was tired of all the drama that was coming from having a "middle man", so he and his wife started their own business. By doing this, they are not only able to cut out the drama, but cut costs, too. I also couldn't find anything but good reviews about him and Hospital MI Doctor sounds like it will be just fine, too.

Cathy should have emailed you the pre-op diet. If not, just email her and ask her for another copy - She's a sweetheart. The preo-op diet should start 2 weeks prior to surgery, with a "cleanse" 3 days prior to surgery. My mom and I are both having the sleeve surgery done on January 20, so our pre-op diet starts January 6. I'm not too excited about that part, but I think it's what I need to jumpstart my "new" life. I'm also hoping that the pre-op and immediately-after-surgery-post-op diets will help me to rid sugar from my system once and for all.

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Hi NoMoreChubby. I would like to private message you if you will let me. I am bothered by rumors that A Lighter Me has drama! I also don't understand why you were told that Dr. Lopez was tired of a middle man when now sharing 50% of his company, this coordinator partner is earning 50% of the profit. That is MUCH more than a regular coordinator earns!!

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I was sleeved by Dr. Lopez in Puerto Vallarta on August 13th. Cathy was my contact at Specialized Bariatrics. Cathy was WONDERFUL to deal with prior to my surgery (which I scheduled in April of this year), then AnnaKaren in PV, the nurses at the hospital and of course Dr. Lopez and his team. I was SO NERVOUS about going to Mexico, but everything went according to plan AND I was able to enjoy some of Mexico with my sister for a few days at a really lovely Marriott. I am almost 3 months out, have lost 56 lbs., lots of inches and have never felt better, healthier and more positive.

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I'm going to be sleeved on Dec. 20th by Dr. Alejandro Lopez. If anyone else is going to Mexico at that time please let me know. I'm going alone and would be nice to team up with someone.

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zsflower,

Hi!  I just sent you a private message with a question.  I wanted to give you a heads up so you don't miss it.

 

I want to clear something up.  Specialized bariatrics is not 100% owned by Drs. Lopez and Osuna.  If someone is telling you there is no "middle man" (a coordinator or company) that is not a true statement.  Specialized bariatrics is 50% owned by the owner of Mexico bariatrics and they do the sales for that company.  

 

I'm not saying that anyone deliberately lied to you.  Perhaps there was a misunderstanding.  

 

A Lighter Me has no "drama".  The owner (myself) has been in this business for over 11 years in Tijuana.  Can you tell me if someone at specialized bariatrics / MBC specifically told you that?  I was going to send you a PM, but I can't find anything showing that I can send a PM to you.  Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

 

Hi Peanutz,

 

I did a lot of research on Dr. Lopez and it looks like he was tired of all the drama that was coming from having a "middle man", so he and his wife started their own business.  By doing this, they are not only able to cut out the drama, but cut costs, too. I also couldn't find anything but good reviews about him and Hospital MI Doctor sounds like it will be just fine, too.

 

Cathy should have emailed you the pre-op diet.  If not, just email her and ask her for another copy - She's a sweetheart. The preo-op diet should start 2 weeks prior to surgery, with a "cleanse" 3 days prior to surgery.  My mom and I are both having the sleeve surgery done on January 20, so our pre-op diet starts January 6.  I'm not too excited about that part, but I think it's what I need to jumpstart my "new" life.  I'm also hoping that the pre-op and immediately-after-surgery-post-op diets will help me to rid sugar from my system once and for all.

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Hi everyone, I am new to this site. I'm scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Lopez jan 20, 2015, but it sounds like there are a few of you scheduled on that date as well. I'm thinking perhaps I should reschedule my surgery for the 21st. If your having surgery on the 20th with dr. Lopez - specialized bariatrics would you mind letting me know what procedure your having?

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