Hi all. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 4th 2014 with Dr. Joya. Anyone have any experiences to share. regarding Dr. Joya or surgery in Mexico.

Thanks,

Jaclyn in florida

Hi...I willl you well and every success in your journey......why did you choose Dr. Joya ? I had my surgery in July in New York and I have already lost 100 pounds.....I first was going to go to Mexico and then,,decided to find a surgeon in the USA..... I think that there is a fine bariatric program in Miami ? All the best......always......

Hi. I chose Mexico because my insurance doesnt cover it. Its 1/3 the price in Mexico. I did a lot of research before making that decision. I chose Dr.Joya after much research also. Scary but praying this is the right decision

Hi Jaclyn: I wish you all the very best in your upcoming surgery...I too, was going to go to Mexico(with a differnt surgeon) After I did my due diligence and lots of research on the surgeon...I decided to find someone in the USA. I have lousy insurance however,it took me nine months and going through the process before the surgery was done....I had to see several doctors....i.e:) a primary care physician,a pumonoligist,an endoscopy,a colonoscopy,a cardiologist,a psychiatrist and a nutrisionist...and monthly visits with the primary care doctor and pre surgery weight loss and afew meetings with the surgeon. I was so glad to have found this surgeon and his way of managing the bariatric process,At times, I felt upset and frustrated since I wanted the VSG immediately....it took time and thinking it through.....and, for me....it was the only way to reach my goal....in a safe manner... And now, I have lost a little over 100 pounds(surgery was in July)...I am happy that I made the decision to find a program that was comprehensive in nature.....for me, I almost went to Mexico and that would not have been the right thing to do. Since you live in Florida....I understand that there is a great bariatric center at the large Miami teaching hospital ? Have you explored their program or others like it ? Stay well and wishing you every success........all the best for a joyous and Happy and Healthy New Year......

I couldn't fight my insurance. I have no secondary conditions and have only 80-90 pounds to lose. Please don't judge my decision to have surgery. didn't make it lightly. I think most people would think im crazy to have surgery with so "little" to lose.

Hi...no judgement here...... just wishing you every success on your road to good health....all the best.....

Thank you :-)

Did you go to dr Joya?