My budget it around 4,500. So far I am researching Dr. Quinones (4,500), Dr. Illam (4,600) and Dr. Garcia (4,400) and Dr. Lopez (4,500) I know that we should not only go by price but I feel I can find a solid surgeon in this price range. Anyone else I should know about?

Edited May 23, 201412 yr by Travelmego

I'm using Dr. Elias Ortiz in Tijuana, my surgery is Tuesday July 14th, so I'll keep you posted. He came recommended from 3 people I know in my city.

$4400 for VGS, and an extra $350 to have my gall bladder out at the same time.

I saw Dr Q in May of 2013. Best decision I ever made! Had one of my local Doctors do research on a few surgeons and she told me, from my list, that he was the best and had also taught the surgery to other Surgeons in Mexico. If you have any questions I am happy to answer them!

These prices that people are posting, do they include any hotel stay or just the hospital stay? What about post-op medications? What about travel from the San Diego airport? I was given a quote that's about $1000 higher than these, but it included all of the above, so I am trying to determine if it's a good deal or not.

Dr Q 4500 includes transportation to/from airport, hospital, hotel after surgery. Includes your companion as well (companion pays for their food). Take home meds are 100. Everything else is included.

Dr Q 4500 includes transportation to/from airport, hospital, hotel after surgery. Includes your companion as well (companion pays for their food). Take home meds are 100. Everything else is included.

Thanks for the quick reply! It seems like a lot of people on these boards have used and recommend Dr. Q. I will be filling out his Eligibility Questionnaire today. The surgeon I had gotten my $5500 quote from was recommended by Dr. Cardenas, with whom I've had some plastics in the past and I highly value her opinion, so it looks like I may have a hard choice ahead of me.

I just changed my surgeon 2 Dr. Q today. I have researched like crazy and I like what I have read and I also watched the YouTube video on his website. I spoke with his coordinator Bill and he has been awesome. I'm sold lol!

JamieLogical I am happy to answer any questions!

LadyPullings you will LOVE Dr Q and his staff. Bill is a great source of information and I am also happy to answer questions. I am 14 months sleeved

I wish I could go today lol (joke) but seriously! I scheduled for Oct 23rd. I am sooo excited. Now I am trying to get my best friend 2 join me! She's terrified though? But I think after she researches she will be fine!

@@JamieLogical, if at all possible please do not use cost alone as a determining factor. I almost did the same thing. You have to live with the finished product for a lifetime - a local nutritionist reminded me of this when I was deciding on a surgeon in Mexico, which I thought was a very valid point. I was considering a "cheaper" surgeon but my nutritionist had several clients who had a good experience with a more expensive surgeon (in TJ). She had no knowledge of the less expensive surgeon I was planning on using and had nothing to gain by sharing her knowledge. I came up with the extra funds and followed suit, and in hindsight I'm glad I did. I had a minor complication that required a second surgery and it was handled quickly and professionally.

I felt so guilty initially for spending such a large sum of money on myself. I had to get over that because dang it my health is worth it!

Good luck in making your decision

^^^^ So who did you go through if you don't mind me asking?

@@JamieLogical, if at all possible please do not use cost alone as a determining factor.

I definitely would NOT do that. But the combination of the good things I've heard about Dr. Q on these boards, along with the $1000 cheaper price tag has to at least make me consider him as an alternative to the doctor my plastic surgeon recommended.

Who did you use or who will you be using Rocky?

Just curious as to how much the surgery will cost with Dr. Ortiz.

Corvala or Rodriguez at Hospital Angeles. Possibly Ariel Ortiz at OCC. The surgeon I select must be highly skilled with impeccable credentials just as I would expect in the States. The hospital must also be top notched and reputable. I am in no hurry and will probably have procedure in the winter or later in 2015
depending upon work schedule.

Thank you Rocky1 ! I have been reading your post, they have been very helpful. I, too would like a 2-3 night stay at a hospital and of course top notch care. I will do research on the others too. Thks again!

I had surgery in TJ Mexico on July 30th with Dr. Almanza . Paid $4300.00 , I have had no complications and have followed my instructions from surgeon that was going to do my sleeve, but the ins turned me down because my BMI was not high enough. The staff was very kind and spoke English, I might add. Stayed one night in the OCC and then the motel for 3 nights. The motel is very high class and take very good care of you. I weighted 207 on that day and now weight 174. I'm happy with the results . To me the surgery was nothing its the post op. Heartburn, but on medication now and doing better This site has helped me. I just joined today. :-)

Good Luck!!!