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!!!!

I am going with my best friend who is Mexican so that I can have a interpreter! I won't even write the thoughts that are going on in my mind but man it's scary! ????

I'm taking my stepson who speaks Spanish and is in med school! It makes me feel better to know he'll be there but still so so scary!

Good luck & please let us know how it goes!

Good luck & please let us know how it goes!

I will let you know how things go with dr.almanza! I have had family go to him and have nothing but wonderful things to say about him and the facility!

Good! That makes me feel good because sometimes reading this stuff will make your mind think all sorts of things! I was going to do the whole insurance thing but that would just take 2 long and I was already approved w Dr A so I'm ready!

I totally understand, I have read all kinda of things that have made me question my decision , but know that my family has been there and seen it first hand makes me feel so much better!

There's also a group on Facebook, weight loss surgery-Mexico, that is very helpful too. It's a closed group so you have to ask to join. It's been another great resource.

Thank you.

I'm 5'1 and 192 lbs I'm having surgery August 5 dr Lopez has anyone had dr lopez

Headed to the border everyone!!! Surgery 1st up in the morning!!!

Prayers going up! Let us know your status!

Headed to the border everyone!!! Surgery 1st up in the morning!!!

Use this site for your research. Go to the options and enter Lopez as the search word. Any posts with his name will be highlighted. That info should help you with your decision to use Lopez.

Use this site for your research. Go to the options and enter Lopez as the search word. Any posts with his name will be highlighted. That info should help you with your decision to use Lopez.

Sorry I meant this for Jennyweber

July 26th with Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras. Self pay he is 8k includes hotel before and hotel after and medications when you leave. He is a leading surgeon; however it's almost half price in TJ and other places. For me, this docs experience and facilities and planning makes it worth the expense. Looking for July 26thers to dr Alvarez.

I am 8 days post op and doing good! Down 19 lbs and loving it! I was originally going to do the Plication and then after reading too much I decided on the sleeve, once with Dr Ariel Ortiz he was so amazing in his care and knowledge of what was best for me. Also, the difference between the way he does Plication and the way some other Drs do it made me realize it was the best choice for me. I am very happy with my decision of surgeon and surgery! Dr A Ortiz will be going soon to a world conference to speak about the Gastric Plication.