Juarez or Tijuana?

[Okiebon 61]

did you have you're surgery yet ? Im going through BeLightWeight also and cant decide between juarez or Tijuana with Dr Rodriguez. How did your surgery go ? DId you end up going to Mexico ? I will be going in April. I wish we could all travel in groups lol

Have you confirmed with BeLiteWeight that Dr. Rodriguez still does surgeries in Tijuana? My rep told me about a month ago that he was no longer operating at Hospital Angeles and my only choice (if I wanted Dr. Rodriguez as my surgeon) was to go to Juarez. I haven't spoken to her in a few weeks - I'm wondering if Tijuana is an option again?

[Aliyah14 41]

@ Okiebon Yes my coordinator said I can choose from between two Mexico locations which is Tijuana and Juarez and then a US location I forgot what state but its about double the price for that one. I email her regularly last time was today she is trying to help me schedule a date for this April on a Friday.

[Okiebon 61]

@@Aliyah14

Our surgeries won't be very far apart then. Mine is scheduled for Friday, March 20th with Dr. Rodriguez. I hope you get the day you want. Best wishes!

[Aliyah14 41]

wow how exciting we will both be going through the surgery around the same time ! Good luck though I will add you so we can share questions or results and concerns.

[Okiebon 61]

That will be great, thank you!

I realized today that I only have 23 more days to wait. Wow, I need to start making lists and doing some shopping.

[Okiebon 61]

Thanks Rocky!

[blbaltazar 6]

My sister in laws sister is going to Tijuana to get hers done in april2015 they fly her in they pay for her stay at the Marriott to give her a tour of the city and then she goes on her liquid diet and they give her four days at the Marriott while she recovers after her sleeve

Edited February 26, 2015 by blbaltazar

[Aliyah14 41]

@ blbatazar wow that is a great they pay for her stay and everything ! DId she go through the doctor or some type of scheduling agency ?

[Indi 5]

How much are you guys paying and what hospital? I have been researching and I have seen good reviews for doctor Elias Ortiz with alighterme and Doctor Reyes Kelly don't know what company he uses. I'm so confused on who to use.

[Guest robmezquita]

How much are you guys paying and what hospital? I have been researching and I have seen good reviews for doctor Elias Ortiz with alighterme and Doctor Reyes Kelly don't know what company he uses. I'm so confused on who to use.

Hi. We are not affiliated with either Dr. Ortiz or Dr. Ramos-Kelly.

But we do have a team of 7 board certified surgeons that work with Bariatric Pal and have your health and well-being as their #1 priority. What helps BP stand apart from the rest is the personalized service that is offered to each individual patient both by the doctors and the on-site BP staff.

i am available to talk or chat at any time. robert@bariatricpal.com or (619)726-4450

[dbp3k 5]

I am seven days post op with Dr. Ponce in Tijuana-the people were very kind and the care was wonderful-I couldn't have asked for better that way-they seemed liked they genuinely cared right down to the doctors inturn who made sure were very comfortable and had no questions or concerns once we were leaving the hospital. The whole group of people who made our trip possible and comfortable were amazing.

I will be traveling alone and my family is not thrilled about me going to Mexico to be sleeved. I'm was leaning towards Juarez with Dr. Rod. I will be flying from Pensacola to El Paso. Any help is appreciated.

[Guest robmezquita]

Glad to hear you had a great experience with our affiliated surgeon Dr. jaime Ponce de leon. Be well and enjoy the journey.

[Band07 374]

I was a little freaked out by the idea of going to Juarez. I literally did an insane amount of research before going and even contacted the American Embassy there!! Let me tell you, all my worry was for nothing!!! It was safe as could be, I wasn't even the slightest bit nervous and had I been aloud to actually eat I would have had no problem leaving the hospital to go across the street for a great Mexican dinner. You are picked up at the airport and literally taken to the front door of the hospital. I would have no problem doing it all over again and actually, i kind of think it's a little bad ass to be able to say, "yeah, I've been to Juarez " lol and Dr. Rod is definitely worth it!

[406sleever 15]

How much are you guys paying and what hospital? I have been researching and I have seen good reviews for doctor Elias Ortiz with alighterme and Doctor Reyes Kelly don't know what company he uses. I'm so confused on who to use.

I would also check out Dr Alvarez at Endobariatrics. I was really impressed with what was offered there, and after a lot of research I went with them.

Good luck!