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Hello! I am a newbie and just recently decided on surgery in Mexico. Can anyone give me suggestions on how/where they did most of their research at to find mortality / complication rates?

Who did you guys go with and why? I had a couple of doctors picked out but now I am not sure again. This is such a huge decision... How did you know when you found the right doctor?

Any suggestions or information will be so helpful! Thank you all! I can see already these boards are going to be my new best friend!

I was looking into Dr. louisiana Valenzuela (mexico bariatric) and Dr Ortiz (from a lighter me) also might consider Dr. Osuna

SO WORRIED ABOUT MAKING A WRONG DECISION.... :unsure: :blink:

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Loved, loved, loved Dr. Osuna and the whole experience. Great care, great staff, no pain or complications with any of Dr. Osuna's patients the week I was there. We all loved her and would recommend her to everyone

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I wrnt to A Lighter Me, Dr. Ortiz Sept 4th. It was a great experience. They picked me up from the airport and after that took care of every detail from hotel to surgery. All I had to do was show up. Zero complications, 3 weeks out, 20 lbs down and feel fantastic.

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I, too, went with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me. The whole experience went very well and I am 2 weeks post surgery. I have had no problems such as pain, nausea, trouble swallowing. I recommend these guys. A Lighter Me also has a post surgery consultant for questions and advice.

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Hands down Dr Ariel Ortiz Center of Excelence

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if there was no one to stop me i would be getting my wls in Mexico. i researched for hours on end and decided upon Ramos-Kelly or Fernando Garcia. My husband wont allow it so i will have my surgery in the US but to answer your question: Besides all the success stories you will read i made it a point to google phrases like "death after bariatric surgery in tijuana" and "death of patient dr. XYZ" my research was to find all the GOOD and BAD for each doctor i was considering. and there are doctors who have repeat situations. also keep in mind that people can die in the US from the same surgery. It is just one of the risks. good luck

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