I decided to create this thread for all June and July sleevers who are getting VSG in Mexico. This would be a place where we can share our thoughts and experiences as we go through this journey.

Please state your starting weight,...... your surgeons name........... and when you will be having surgery. Keep in mind that we need to be respectful of each person's opinion and their surgeons. All experiences will be welcomed!!!!

Sosola. You fly into SanDiego and the center will pick you up and drive you in.

Hello everybody,

I'm french, and i'm going to travel all my way to Tijuana for my sleeve also, i just have the issue of "how to get there?" I mean Tijuana, Should i land in Los Angeles then take a bus or train or is there any direct flight?

I still don't know my date as i've not even chosen the surgeon yet, hope they won't be overbooked, i only have july and august free.

Thanks !

Sosola. I am gonna be there july 24th.

Hi everyone! I'm having my sleeve done on July 29 with Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras.

Hello, thanks for your answer!

RoseFlorish, which doctor are you using?

I've spent nigths searching and searching and i'm still hesitation between dr Lopez/Osuna/Ramirez (they are all together), dr Illan and dr Elias otriz (not Ariel Ortiz) in Tijuana.

I'm using Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana July 28th

Hello, thanks for your answer!

RoseFlorish, which doctor are you using?

I've spent nigths searching and searching and i'm still hesitation between dr Lopez/Osuna/Ramirez (they are all together), dr Illan and dr Elias otriz (not Ariel Ortiz) in Tijuana.

I am using dr. Rodriguez with BeLiteWeight . There is a Facebook page called "weight loss mexico" check them out, they are mainly dr. Elias Ortiz patients with ALighterme. His patients are very happy also.

I am 5'7" and 210 pounds. Scheduled at Hospital Angeles at Juarez with Dr. Rod and Dr. Elmo. There is no turning back for me. I have nervous excitement but would appreciate any feedback. My surgery for gastric sleeve is in 10 days.

You can do it, @@sassypants!! I'm two weeks behind you cheering you on!

Edited June 16, 201412 yr by KQH

I finaly booked with dr Lopez or Osuna (his wife) in Tijuana, on july 21st...

The girl at the call center was nice to me, she said i will be at Mariott hotel,...

I'm paying $4,500

Now I have to follow the procedure, I'm quite exited now....

(NB: this booking was further cancelled, and i switched to dr Illan fraijo)

Edited June 19, 201412 yr by sosola

I am 5'7" and 210 pounds. Scheduled at Hospital Angeles at Juarez with Dr. Rod and Dr. Elmo. There is no turning back for me. I have nervous excitement but would appreciate any feedback. My surgery for gastric sleeve is in 10 days.

That's great!! i will be sleeved by same surgeon on July 24th. Please keep us posted. would love to know your experience upon your return. feel free to pm me if you are more comfortable with that.

I'm very upset,

i called the number displayed on http://specializedbariatrics.com/, i spoke with the lady cindy and she was nice,

i asked about dr alejandro lopez or his wife or dr ramirez, and scheddled a date with dr Lopez,

after taking an hour to fill and submit the questionnaire, i got a message from cindy, congratulating me that my surgery has been approved by dr ....Valenzuela !!?? And that she has booked me on 21th with this doctor, that she is the best, that she's even the one sleeved her(cindy) and her daugther etc...SO WAS SHE TRYING TO FORCE ME INTO ANOTHER PERSON'S HAND?? i hate being taken as a fool

I'm very sorry for the dr Valenzuela, Lopez and all, but their coordinators are just behaving like scamm , since my english is low, someone beleived he can make me swallow nakes!! With the same price I' beleive the margin is better with Valenzuela.

I don't doubt on dr Valenzuela's capacities, but she is not the one i choosed after 3 months of research, how can i change my mind within 5 sec?? also, healthcare is about confidence, trust and being confortable with the specialist you've chosen, i know what i'm saying, i'm a nurse and if their is no confidence, the work is half done.

I beleive the bariatric surgery rush is making some people to forget about some basic realities,

Very sorry for the doctors, but I'm going to the next on my list, Dr Illan,

I am scheduled for surgery June 30 in Tijuana Mexico at LIMARP through Weight Loss Forever. Dr. Pompa. I'm 5'2.5" and my starting weight was 209 and I am down to 196.

Can you tell me how much your procedure will be with Dr.Pompas please?

Sosola,

Contact dr illan or join team illan on Facebook. His coordinator Omar is the best. I'm scheduled July 11th

Sosola,

Contact dr illan or join team illan on Facebook. His coordinator Omar is the best. I'm scheduled July 11th

Tha'ts what i did, and i'm discussing with Omar, i've already booked 22nd of july as my re-birth day !

This thread is getting me so excited!!.... I can't wait to be on the looser's bench!!!