Let me preface by saying we have done everything we can to help our daughter. Dr.'s, nutritionists, personal trainers etc, since she was 8. Nothing has worked. We think she's beautiful the way she is! This is something she has wanted and been begging us for! She wants to enjoy her teenage years, make friends and enjoy life. She doesn't feel like her physical appearance reflects who she is in the inside and feels like it holds her back. She is very depressed and begging us for surgery. We cannot afford a US doctor. I need to know who you would go to in Mexico if this was your 13 year old. This would be for sleeve.Please I don't need mean or critical comments. Thank you

Yes Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras, Mexico did it on a twelve year old girl but his fee is higher then others in mexico. I've only read good things about him. Nothing at all negative. My 12 year old son is over weight also. If he decides he wants to do the surgery I would take him get it because kids can be very cruel and mean. He has no friends. He tells me no one likes him and calls him fat. It hurts my heart

My son (twelve-years-old) and I are going in March to get sleeved by Dr. Quinones. I'm very interested to hear about her experience before and after. It is a emotional decision and would like to say that I don't care to hear anyone's opinion unless you've also held your child, after years of bullying, as they cried, saying they wanted to kill themselves.

Thank you Rocky 1. My family doctor is on board and has been very active in this decision.

I wish I had some solid advice or recommendations to help with your Quest, but I have no children and I don't personally have experience with any doctor in Mexico.

I just wanted to say the story of your daughter really touched me, and I hope you eventually find the answers you are seeking. There's no doubt in my mind that you are doing everything in your power to help your daughter find lasting happiness and health. You are a true loving mother in every sense of the word and I commend you.

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Thank you so much. It means a lot to me. I've researched many doctors and feel that I've found t one for us. We are doing this together, on the same day and will be in the same hospital room for our stay. It's not going to be easy but we will have each other. Thank you again.

Beebe As far as the surgery there are always risks. I had mine in the states at a Bariatric surgery of excellence. My husband and daughter saw Dr. Q. Their experience was actually better than mine. I'm grateful there was no emergency in Tijuana however as they would have had to transport to a Hospital. That being said things went off without a hitch. You will want someone there to help take care of you and your son and get you the things you might need. My daughter has done great. She is very mature for her age and has been able to handle things very well. She lost 35 pds the first month and has lost 48 total(about 9 weeks) she is so much happier and more confident. She was able to hang out with friends 2 days after she got home. My husband also lost 35 first month after surgery and has lost about 50 pds(11weeks). As far as risks go I feel that being obese causes more health problems and eventual death. So even though there are risks with surgery at least you are doing something that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Dr Q is great, the translator/helpers are awesome and will help with whatever questions you have or if you need anything. The room is almost like a motel room and very basic so it does throw you off a little. But it's why things are cheaper. However the Dr and nurses are professional and Dr Q is very caring and clearly experienced. Tijuana was much more modern than I anticipated. It was like going to parts of California. It wasn't scary like everyone tried to make it out to be. Anyway I hope that answers your questions. Good luck and feel free to contact me with any more questions.

Hello, I'm excited for you and your son, it will change your lives. As far as the surgery there are always risks. I had mine in the states at a Bariatric surgery of excellence. My husband and daughter saw Dr. Q. Their experience was actually better than mine. I'm grateful there was no emergency in Tijuana however as they would have had to transport to a Hospital. That being said things went off without a hitch. You will want someone there to help take care of you and your son and get you the things you might need. My daughter has done great. She is very mature for her age and has been able to handle things very well. She lost 35 pds the first month and has lost 48 total(about 9 weeks) she is so much happier and more confident. She was able to hang out with friends 2 days after she got home. My husband also lost 35 first month after surgery and has lost about 50 pds(11weeks). As far as risks go I feel that being obese causes more health problems and eventual death. So even though there are risks with surgery at least you are doing something that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Dr Q is great, the translator/helpers are awesome and will help with whatever questions you have or if you need anything. The room is almost like a motel room and very basic so it does throw you off a little. But it's why things are cheaper. However the Dr and nurses are professional and Dr Q is very caring and clearly experienced. Tijuana was much more modern than I anticipated. It was like going to parts of California. It wasn't scary like everyone tried to make it out to be. Anyway I hope that answers your questions. Good luck and feel free to contact me with any more questions.

Thank you for all the support. I think the same way about the risks. They are just hey possibility of what could happen, but what will happen is heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes and death if we don't lose the weight. My mom and my son's dad are going with us to have the surgury. Hearing about others his age really helps Shawn to know that he's not the only kid to have gone through this. We watch a lot of YouTube videos and I think we are headed in the right direction. I'm about to pay the deposit and lock in our date. Thank you for openly sharing with me.

Dr alverez in the quiet border of Eagel Pass Texas and negras padres mexico. He is so awesome!! He speaks very clear English has an American nurse that lives in San Antonio her name is susan. He has done thousands of surgerys including a 13 yr old girl!! Just look him up I think you'll be impressed. I thank you very much for giving your daughter this opportunity to live a healthy, happy, fulfilled teenage life, that so many of us never had the chance to have. You are doing the best for her and I pray for her and you're family!! I