Hi, I am now planning to have surgery in Mexico as a self-pay after being denied twice by insurance. I am wondering what type of medical follow ups are usually needed after gastric bypass? I have a nutritionist at home that specializes in bariatrics so feel that I'm ok there, but what about hands-on medically? Are there any stitches that have to come out etc after returning home? For anyone who chose to go to Mexico, can you please share your post-surgery experiences for follow up care? I will be able to contact my surgeon as needed with any concerns etc, indefinitely and will stay in Mexico for 6 days after the surgery, but I am wondering about any medical things I would need to have done when I return home where I have to be physically present. My US surgeon (before insurance denied me) is not supportive of my decision to go to Mexico, but I feel comfortable with the surgeon and hospital I've chosen - but I think it would be awkward to have to go back to the US surgeon after surgery in Mexico. Thanks so much!

Stitches dissolve, I had no hands on follow up, just check ups where they ask questions,osy about your progress and diet.

Thanks for your response aelovelady! And congrats on being so close to your goal. I am just waiting for surgery date - will be early Sept and I will be so glad to get started on this journey (although everything really started back in early March with my first informational session!). In some ways, it seemed like everything took such a long time to get to this point. I am sooo ready.

You will do great! I promise it is worth it!

Be careful where you have surgery.Please go to a reputable surgeon in Mexico...just heard a horror story about a place that butchers and botches surgeries....

FYI

Be careful...

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Steve Kaiser is another victim of Dr. Mario Almanza and Jarred & Alexis Cohen (owners of WeightLossAgents.com and Gastricsleeve.com) that has barely survived the slaughter. A similar story like so many others! The good news is that Steve has dedicated the rest of his life to help prevent others from making the same mistake that he so innocently got snared by the web of lies and deceit perpetrated by WeightLossAgents. No one should ever have to suffer or die from an elective surgery of this type, but surgery with Almanza is like people being led to a slaughter house.

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I am also curious about post-op care getting sleeved in Mexico. I have a nutritionist, but that's about all. I've heard doctors are hesitant about helping patients who had their surgery in another country. Is there bloodwork that needs to be done? I'm not sure where to find this info..

Thanks!

I was banded by Dr. KURI in 2004 in Mexico . My band is still in place and well. I would recommend him till the cows come home. He has banded 4 other friends / family.

What is the average price for WLS in Mexico with say a Dr Kuri level dr.?

When I got banded it was $7500

Not bad!!!