How did you choose a facility?

I am hoping to be sleeved by Dr Lopez in May between 16-18 anyone else down at that time?

I did a ton of research on both locations prior to deciding on Tijuana. I chose Dr. Fraijo because in addition to his bariatric experience, he is also a trauma surgeon, and the surgery takes place in an actual hospital. Be careful where you choose. Some surgeons work out of strip mall clinics and if there is a problem, you have to be transferred by ambulance to the hospital.

Dr.Frajio Illan with Baja Bariatrics is top notch! bajabariatrics.com

I was sleeved 8/31/13 and am down 121 lbs. Best team out there hands down.

Edited April 11, 201412 yr by sherry24184

I also when to TJ with Dr. Illan and met Sherry24184 and her daughter who also had the surgery. It was a wonderful experience and I am down 42lbs since jan 17th!! I would do it again in a heart beat

I just have to add and confirm that Dr. Illan fraijo and his team were amazing. Im 3 weeks out and down 19 pounds so far. I

I am not a Mexico sleever, but I would think about the proximity to the border if I were you. People with complications do post here from time to time to tell their stories, and if by small chance you are someone with a complication, you can get to a hospital stateside very quickly from TJ. Just something to consider if everything else is equal.

That said, I'm considering Dr. Saucedo in Monterrey for PS next year, and that is nowhere near the border.

I chose Dr. Lopez in Puerto Vallerta. I've always wanted to visit Puerto Vallerta and after reseaching the doctor and the new hospital there, made the decision. I like that the facility is an actual hospital and has a dedicated bariatric surgical center. Dr. Lopez has performed a significant number of surgeries and seems to be well versed in his craft. This site, http://www.mexicobariatriccenter.com/., as well as his personal site provided information on his credentials.

I'm having surgery here in Tijuana with Dr. Fraijo in the morning! Flew in this morning and have been treated like a queen since I got here - can't keep up with all the drinks, broths and Popsicles the coordinator has been having room service send up. Met some lovely ladies who've been sleeved over the last few days and it was a great experience for them. Very excited!!

Just wanna throw mexicali bariatric center out there if your considering Mexico. Dr aceves and his entire staff treated me and my wife like royalty.