Just joined this site - Gastric Sleeve done in Mexico (please help!)

[pers 7]

Hello fellow Canadians!

I really hope people will see this thread and be able to lend some help and advice. I am turning 39 this September and I need to change my life. I have been on Weight Watchers four times, did an all liquid diet (through the Ottawa Civic Hospital before I moved to Quebec), did Herbal Magic, etcetera ad nauseum - I need a permanent solution and am interested in getting the gastric sleeve in Mexico. I am 5'10 and am 325 pounds. I've gained and lost the same 100 pounds my entire life, and it's getting worse each time as I gain more back.

Has anyone else done this from Canada? Which clinic did you get it done? How did it go? Any tips? Costs? Any advice you could give would be so appreciated!

Thanks, Melanie/Pers

[JamieLogical 8,727]

There is an entire sub-forum on this site dedicated to self-pay in Mexico. You can get a lot of the information you are looking for there.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/486-self-pay-mexico-gastric-sleeve-surgery/

I am going to Mexico for surgery on Sept.1 through the Obesity Control Center with Dr. Ariel Ortiz.

[pers 7]

Thank you for replying! I appreciate you taking the time!

[onthefencejenny 204]

Hi there! I'm from alberta and just had surgery in Tijuana with dr.almanza on July 25th, if you want to pm I can share my expience and details with you!

[pers 7]

I'm going to PM you right now onthefencejenny!

[MeganC 62]

I am also from Alberta and I am being sleeved Sept 8 with MBC ( Mexico Bariatric Centre) With Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela. My co-ordinator is Cindy they are very kind and helpful. Its $4400 inclusive with out flight. flight cost around $500. Good luck! Ill let you know how things turn out in a month!!!

[bubblebubbies 2]

I am also from Alberta and I had my sleeve July 22 with Dr Ariel Ortiz at the OCC. My entire experience was great, I even went alone and felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.

[PittyGirl 0]

I was sleeved Sept 1, 2014 in Puerta Vallarta with Dr Joya. Doing great, feeling greater, I'm down 30 lbs already (including post op 2 week diet). You can PM me if you need more info!

[pyra28az 33]

I was sleeved Sept 1, 2014 in Puerta Vallarta with Dr Joya. Doing great, feeling greater, I'm down 30 lbs already (including post op 2 week diet). You can PM me if you need more info!

Hey! I'd like to know about your experience! I'm seeing dr joya in a month