I would like to get gastric bypass surgery. My insurance DOES NOT cover it so I am contemplating Tijuana, Mexico. I have found several doctors and websites. Has anyone else gone down there for this surgery? How did the process work? What can I expect? What dr did you use?

Thank you for your input.

Hi there! Yes I went to Mexico to have my lapband removed and a sleeve done. Due to swelling he did a plication instead. I lived a little north of LA so I drove to TJ. It was weird. You meet with a clinic worker who picks you up near the border. They take you through gate and you are transported to clinic- which was newer but this tiny office. All nurses (2) were basically the ones checking on me. They had a bed in the nurse area and slept overnight with me! Released to a nice hotel for a night and then they came and got me and took me back through gate to San Diego. So there us have it. Not a good memory but paid 3800.

I've heard of some amazing surgeons in Mexico!! A few work out of hospitals which is a more American-type experience.

PLEASE NOTE: if you check into this, your coordinator makes BOOOO COOOO $$$$$$$ of of you. NEGOTIATE the cost of surgery. Literally. Check around and get prices and then use that to negotiate!

Hi there! Yes I went to Mexico to have my lapband removed and a sleeve done. Due to swelling he did a plication instead. I lived a little north of LA so I drove to TJ. It was weird. You meet with a clinic worker who picks you up near the border. They take you through gate and you are transported to clinic- which was newer but this tiny office. All nurses (2) were basically the ones checking on me. They had a bed in the nurse area and slept overnight with me! Released to a nice hotel for a night and then they came and got me and took me back through gate to San Diego. So there us have it. Not a good memory but paid 3800.

I've heard of some amazing surgeons in Mexico!! A few work out of hospitals which is a more American-type experience.

PLEASE NOTE: if you check into this, your coordinator makes BOOOO COOOO $$$$$$$ of of you. NEGOTIATE the cost of surgery. Literally. Check around and get prices and then use that to negotiate!

Thank you for your input. It helps me alot.