Please help me narrow these surgeons down. Here is what I am looking for. I wish I could afford Dr. Jorge Servino at Hospital Galenia in Cancun but $9,850...($4,000 over my budget). I have tried really hard to research and now need opinions and experiences, and pricing - please help...:

Looking for great Surgeon and Great Hospital in Mexico:

- Sleeve (33/34 BMI)

- Self Pay ($6,000 budget +/-)

- Accredited Hospital by JCI (Joint Commission International) (screen grab attached with list of hospitals)

- Low complications rate – hard to know in Mexico…

- Great results and reviews

- Preferably taught or practiced in the US

- Prefer no Hotel Stays

- Prefer Cancun (East Coast & Safer) at Hospital Galenia – highly accredited (ie. Dr Trevino but $9,850)

- Speak great English or followed by a translator nurse

Here are the Surgeons I’ve Narrowed down to:

- Dr Alberto Aceves (Mexicali Bariatric/GSS Gastric Sleeve Surgeon)

- Dr Ariel Ortiz Obesity Control Center (OCC )

- Dr Elias Ortiz A lighter Me (ALM)

- Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez (TrinityMedical.org)

- Dr Quinones (Weightlosswithsurgery.com)

- Dr Jorge M. Trevino – Too expensive for me. Finding out if they offer financing for balance

- Dr. Gilberto Ungson (Mexicali Bariatric)

- Fernando Garcia Govea – (Ready 4achange.com)

Thank you for any help and advice you can offer!!

Here are a bunch of pictures of my experience with Dr Corvala and Angeles Hospital in TJ. Amazing experience. I couldn't more pleased. World class, state of the art facility with top surgeons, staff and protocol and the icing is the spa like atmosphere

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/332074-anyone-at-angeles-tj-or-with-dr-corvala-onaround-feb-19th/?p=3761436

and more pictures:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/332074-anyone-at-angeles-tj-or-with-dr-corvala-onaround-feb-19th/?p=3762637

Rocky1 is the patient coordinator for Dr corvala FYI so please do your research

I am an ICU nurse, been doing this for 27 years. I feel I have done my due diligence and interviewed and assessed multiple processes and surgeons. I am very confident that I have made the right decision, I will be having my sleeve by Dr Elias Ortiz on Monday March 2, through A Lighter Me.

My process might be different from anyone else... and my criteria might be different than other. I am NOT a spokesperson for any doctor or organization. I believe in trust and honesty. Again, I feel I have made the right decision for me.

Now back to your regular program.... LOL

@@defibvt - I have a friend scheduled sx for Dr. Elias Oritz... Can you tell me about your experience? You can email me if needed- jasmine.wilson@aegistherapies.com

@@jasminew My experience was as an ICU nurse. I expected clean and safe care. I was picked up at the San Diego ariport and taken to the hotel, it was very nice and I felt safe walking in the area. I was taken to the hospital and had pre-op labs and an EKG done. Nothing different from what I had experienced myself in the States. My surgery went well. The doctors had all met me and talked to me, I was given versed and propofol during my surgery and my recovery time in the PACU was uneventful... I have to admit, the first night was awesome, as was the care I received while I was there... there were only 9 beds on the floor I was on and 2 nurses... that is 4.5 patients/per nurse and is extremely awesome ratios, you do not see that here in the States. I was given scheduled Antibiotics, anti nausea meds, pain medication and antacid medication. I never experienced any problems. On discharge date, I was given a lovenox (blood thinner) and we were taken back to the hotel for 2 more days to recover. The staff of A Lighter Me were very attentive and available. On arriving home, I spiked a temp and spent time 1 on 1 talking with Dr Ortiz, and agreed to take an additional antibiotic (I got strept throat, most like the airplane), my recovery went well after that. My success and experience, were enough for my sister to pay for her son to go there to have his sleeve, by the same MD, in June of this year, and my neighbor is working with A Lighter Me to have her sleeve done as well... I feel very comfortable giving my support for A Lighter Me and Dr Ortiz. I hope this helps... if you have any further questions... please don't hesitate to ask.