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Please check out Dr. Rodriguez's personal website to find more information about him. There are many referral services out there. Better to deal with the Doctor directly, cheaper even. JoseBand Give Barbara a call she is awesome!!!

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I went to Mexico back in October, had a GREAT experience. The Dr. was excellent, the hospital was state of the art, and nicer than any I have been to in Oregon. MY experience was positive and most of the people I have talked to that have gone to Mexico have had a very good experience. My friends and family was also very concerned about me going, but I am so glad I did. After 8 months I'm down 75 pounds.

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How much was the surgery in Mexico with Dr. Valencia?

Dr. Valencia's price is $8100 at Hospital Angeles in Tijuana and $8000 in Ensenada. Check with his office and make sure it hasn't changed. 877-765-8446 alighterme.com

Best to you!

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<p>I went to TJ to get my Lap Band at Bajanor Hospital Dr. Carlos it was the best experience I have had. My Mother and I both went the staff there is very very nice, we have since been back and got a fill the cost is $7950.00 that includes airefare, hospital and hotel stay Dr. Carlos will pick you up from the San Diego Airport. I got my lap band done on </p> <p>April 2, 2007</p>

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I am being banded in Tijuana Mexico on Monday, June 4th by Dr Pedro Kuri, gosh I hope I don't experience that; I did research but you never know unless you know someone who has used them before. If anyone has used him please give me some info.

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So, is it everyones opinion that if you had a Dr. in the States that said they will do your fills and office visits with you even though you went to MX, would you be okay with going to MX for your surgery? I know of a Dr. in Denver that does the lapband for $9900.00 but has only done about 135 since last year. Knowing this would you go to this doctor or would you go to MX still??

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See if you can talk with some of his patients. That is the best way to find out if he is a good surgeon. That seems like a great price for the US!

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So, is it everyones opinion that if you had a Dr. in the States that said they will do your fills and office visits with you even though you went to MX, would you be okay with going to MX for your surgery? I know of a Dr. in Denver that does the lapband for $9900.00 but has only done about 135 since last year. Knowing this would you go to this doctor or would you go to MX still??

It is my thoughts, that even with the Doc doing 135 surgeries that there is no history developed yet for slippage, or other surgical complications. I would also ask what kind of pain medications do they send you home with. This would be a clue as to their possible skill. Mine sent home liquid tylenol. I did not even open it. I was off any pain meds the first day.

I looked for US docs to do the surgery, I was private pay, so the $$ was part of the reason I chose MX. However, for 2000 more, I could of stayed in my state. However, the US docs sent you home same day, some used STAPLES to close incisions, sent you home with major drugs (made me question their skill level) and the 4 that i found had only done on the average of 200 surgery each. My doc has done over 1300. With great statistics for success. Which would you choose?

As for going to Mx vs US, I would go back to MX for many things especially if I lived closer. The hospital was state of the art, You could have eaten off the floors, I couldn't say that for many of the hospitals I have been in the US. Everyone that i came in contact with, even passing by in the hospital had smiles on their faces. you could see they were happy to be there and enjoying what they were doing.

I cannot say enough good things about MX and the hospital/staff that i was at. I know this may not be for every MX doctor/hospital. That is why, just like the US you have to do your homework.

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Hi Haydee! I am scheduled to be banded in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Zapata also. I am nervous, but have heard great things about him and the facilities. I can't wait to hear of your progress! Hope all is well.

Marlynn Creel

how did the banding work out..........

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I was banded 3/20/07. Dr. Ortiz.Tijuana Mx. Was a great experience. VERY<VERY, clean. I couldn't be happier with all my care. They looked after me like a baby. I went back for my first fill. May 1. have lost26lbs since surgery day.

Cynthia

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Hi I am going in for my 2nd fill with Dr.Fitzpatrick 6-08-07. 1st. file was 6.4 ccs stll no restriction, maby this time,still have not lost any weight,mabe this time.

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