Who has been to Mexico to have their surgery done?

I am headed there in September !

I was sleeved on June 8, 2015 by Dr Elias Ortiz with ALM (A Lighter Me). There is also another Dr. Ariel Ortiz with CC - another group. I drove to San Diego by myself from Scottsdale, AZ. Remy from ALM picked me up at the parking lot at the border (US side). He is so very charming and friendly and drove myself and another couple of gals he picked up at the SD Airport to our hotel. We stayed at the Grand which was absolutely stunning and has a "medical" floor staffed with a full time nurse and with special beds and baths. Free room service provided broth, popsicles and apple juice. 60" flat screen TV's - flat out gorgeous!

Next day we were picked up and dilivered to the hospital where the care was amazing. Rooms were extremely clean but not ultr-modern. All equipment was definately state-of -the-art. I would say there were probably 3 nurses for 8 patients. All the nurses and staff spoke great English! Care was super and felt individualized. On the morning of the 3rd day in the hospital we had our leak test and then we were released. Abraham (another cutie) took us back to the hotel where we received our meds and instructions and were reassigned rooms. He came back after a couple of hours and took us on a tour of TJ which included the best homemade ice dream you ever tasted! We then visited a trust worthy Mexican pharmacy where you could purchase Prilosec, vitamins, etc. We then went to a shopping area for souveneirs and had pictures taken with the Zebra Donkeys. We really bonded with the group of people we went through our surgery with and I am still in touch with several of them! We did the same thing (shopping etc) on the next day. On Friday, I was driven back to my car. After lots of hugs, I drove the 6 hours back home! All in all, it was more like a spa vacation than a medical trip. I could not have been more impressed. ALM is sponsoring a cruise next year for its alums and staff. I really want to be there! They are also expanding their plastic surgery options - again my hand is raised.

I'll be going in about two weeks. July 31st is my surgery. Dr. Jesus Lopez will be my surgeon and I was set up through BariatricPal and couldn't be more excited.

Thanks everyone.

I'll be going in about two weeks. July 31st is my surgery. Dr. Jesus Lopez will be my surgeon and I was set up through BariatricPal and couldn't be more excited.

Excellent choice!! I was sleeved with Dr Jesus Lopez on June 15th. He did an amazing job and the Sante Fe Clinique where they will perform the surgery is great also. You are in good hands

I am 9 days post op Mexico surgery and I could not be happier with my Surgeon or the staff. I went to Dr Sergio Quinones at Pompeii Surgical Center. He does not Pay for advertising on this site so you will not see his name here, but I assure you he is amazing! Go to Pompeiisurgical.com and you will be called back by a delightful man named Bill Yanez, he is the coordinator and will answer all your questions. Good Luck! They all were amazing and I could not have asked for better care! Tell Bill Tia sent you!