I was wondering if any one has went to a doctor in mexico for their surgery? Can you let me know how everything went? I have read up alot on Dr Rumbaut, and he sounds like he has done many surgerys and is a very good doctor. I am self pay per my insurance will not cover my surgery, but the surgeon here charges 16500.00 and thats a big loan for us to take out now, so I am tring to collect as much infomation as I can to see whats the safest and cheapest.

HI ,

I had a great experience going to Mexico for my procedure. My local doc wanted 18,000 and Kuri's price was 8950.00. That includes the hotel stay of 2 nights and hospital stay for 2 nights..no airfare.

Hi,

I was banded by Dr. Rumbaut on March 1, 2007. It was a wonderful experience. I have lost 21lbs. The cost included all the preop tests, the surgery, hotel, nutrition support,and hospital stay. I was picked up at the airport and taken to all my appointments. The hospital was up to american standards easily. That was very important to me. The doctor even visited me in the hotel before I can home. I am doing great. It was the best decision I ever made. Another important thing, he will provide you with fill doctor references for you home city.

Good Luck

MY dh and I had surgery on 3/22 in Mexicalli Mexico with Dr Aceves.

8200$ included everything except airfare. HOtel one night and 2 nights stay at the hospital. Dr Aceves and his staff are very knowledgeable and nice. The doctor and his immediate staff speak very good english. only the middle of the night nurses had a hard time with english. My dh even had some complications due to diabetes and we stayed an extra week at n/c.

While we were there the 8 rooms in the bariatric wing were full every day. Just look him up on the web.

Hi

I went to Dr Ortiz, excelent doctor, staff & hospital. Total cost 8500.00 Would do it again in a minute. www.obesitycontrolcenter.com

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I Used Dr. Zapata In Monterrey Mexico. Cost Was $6,990.00 Total. That Included Surgery, 1 Night In Hospital And 2 Nights At The Sheraton Hotel. Also That Includes X-rays, Pre-op Testing And Transportation While In Mexico. Being From A Small Town In East Texas I Was So Scared To Travel To Mexico And Of Course I Heard The Usual Negative Comments About Surgery In Mexico. I Had My Surgery On Feb 23, 2007. It Was Absolutely The Best Thing I Have Ever Done. I Would Highly Recommend Dr. Zapata In Monterrey Mexico. I Went For My First Fill In Dallas On Wednesday I Had Lost 24 Lbs. On Friday 2 Days Later I Am Down 26 Lbs. :confused: :)

I have decided to go to Dr.Kuri in Tijuana. He is charging me 7500 for everything except airfare. My only question is how much $ do you need while you are in Mx for things like food and incidentals?

Have you tried this one

www.endobariatric.com

Good luck

I was wondering if any one has went to a doctor in Mexico for their surgery? Can you let me know how everything went? I have read up alot on Dr Rumbaut, and he sounds like he has done many surgerys and is a very good doctor. I am self pay per my insurance will not cover my surgery, but the surgeon here charges 16500.00 and thats a big loan for us to take out now, so I am tring to collect as much infomation as I can to see whats the safest and cheapest.

I was banded by Dr. Rumbault on march 15; it was a great experience. Dr. Rumbault and his team were great, and the whole experience is very well coordinated - you won't have to worry about anything.

HI,

When the driver picks you up from the airport, and transports you to the hotel, you will want to tip him 10.00. At the hotel, the bellmen usually get 3.00 to 5.00. If they make a midnight run for you across the street for diet cokes, ( pre surgery ) you spot them a 10.00

We ate at TGIF across from the hosptial 2 times and had room service delivered at the hotel. Charged about 100.00 US Dollars. Went to Revolucion Avenue and had picture taken on a donkey cart. I gave him 10.00 for 2 pictures. I bought a turquoise necklace and could not handle all the "come here lady and look at my stuff" so we got a taxi....only cost 7.00 with a tip....took the taxi a couple of times and it was always cheap.

My friend who went with me had to eat regular food the day I had surgery and the next day so that cost 50.00 or so. All in all, I would think if you go alone, you only need 150.00 cash, and if someone goes with you, around 300.00 cash.

P.S. the TGIF next to the hotel has great broccoli cheese soup. Myself and the other 5 people who were banded on the same day practically lived on it after surgery!! And the hotel has yogurt with their breakfast bar - they're used to having us.

I appreciate the info,very informative.

I went to DR. HUACUZ. check out his website. He is very good. good luck with whom ever you choose. You will lose the weight.

I had my surgery done by Dr. Rumbaut on August 8, 2006. He is simply wonderful. I heard so many wonderful things about him prior to my surgery and he lived up to all of it.

I've been getting my fills done in NYC and the woman who does them can't speak any higher of him. When she looked at my floro she told me my band was placed perfectly - really comforting to hear!!

I'm down 50 pounds now and thrilled with my whole experience.

Dr. Rumbaut may be a thousand or two more compared to some other surgeons in Mexico but IMO he's worth it.

Just don't use Betancourt Medical in TJ!

I started a thread, I'll find it and post it here back in July, actually it was a poll on this very thing. I had Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Zapata. They were wonderful. They've each done over 7000 surgeries now, less than 1 percent complications rate and never lost a patient. They don't use a clinic, they use a full scale hospital, with full trauma unit, Santa Agracias in Monterrey Mexico, the same place our dignitaries go if in need while there. It was 8500.00 for everything and fills for life. They included preop, hospital, doctors fees, private room with balcony overlooking mountains, food while you were there and all your transportation. They were doing it for 7500.00 next month I believe. 3 of us went the same day and done wonderful and I've sent 13 people since, none with any problems. Please pm me if you would like.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/mexico-states-t19148.html?t=19148&highlight=mexico+vs