I am in her process of picking a doctor in Mexico to do my gastric sleeve. I had then band done in 2008 and had problems on a regular bases with in march 2013 I had it removed. I have now decided to do the sleeve. My insurance won't cover it so I am looking for the perfect surgeon for me. I am leaning toward having Dr.Guillermo Alvarez. What information can you share with me to help comfort my nerves. I am not to concerned about the surgery. I am more concerned about going to Mexico to have it done? I also would like to know any information I get here in reference to the hospital and well as the staff? Please the more information the better!!

Thank you!!

I didn't have any problems at all when I went to Mexico. I have to tell you that I was happy that my husband came along with me. I was considering going alone. I think the roughest part for me would have been crossing the boarder post surgery if he were not with me.

We you nervous crossing the border?

No. The line was long so my husband had to push me in a wheel chair so I didn't have to stand in the long line.

Im not sure where you are from, but here in Texas Dr. David Kim is doing surgeries for the summer for 4900 without insurance. Im not sure but I believe it's the sleeve. He is a great surgeon , has done I believe over 6000 sleeve surgeries. Good luck hope you find the best surgeon for you!

My husband and I had our surgeries with Dr Guillermo Alvarez on 07/30/14 n I have no complaints. I was nervous about going to mex for surgery but everything was great.

Edited August 9, 201411 yr by Flowergirl7

Actually to get the 4900 you have to have insurance but you have to have in/out of network benefits and no bariactric benefits at all with the insurance.

Im not sure where you are from, but here in Texas Dr. David Kim is doing surgeries for the summer for 4900 without insurance. Im not sure but I believe it's the sleeve. He is a great surgeon , has done I believe over 6000 sleeve surgeries. Good luck hope you find the best surgeon for you!