Hi I'm trying to decide between which of these 2 doctors i should go with? Dr. Altamirano or Dr. Zavalza??

I know Dr, Z does about 3 surgeries a day- Does anyone know how many surgeries Dr.A does a day?

I am hoping to have the sleeve done in middle of September, I have been reading post on this web site

but any experience someone has had with these doctors to help me make up my mind would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Plus it would help ease my husbands mind he is about 85% sold on the idea of me going to mexico to have it done.

WHAT made your final decision to go with your doctor choice??

I like the idea that they do the surgeries in the hospital (Florence?) or is Hope Hospital the same place?

I would like to hear about your experience at the after surgery at the apartment so i know what to expect. My husband will be traveling with me

Thanks for any and ALL advice!!

Edited August 24, 201510 yr by Dawny28

Best choice. I had surgery 10 days ago and he found a massive hernia I did not know was there. He fixed it and here I am feeling great and losing weight well. But he is the nicest most honestly caring docs I have ever met. Good luck!!!

I've been researching and trying to decide on a surgeon.  I went to Dr. A's website and looked at the pictures.

 

Honestly, this is where I was kind of turned off by Dr. A.  There are several photos up that I think are in bad taste, and seeing these pictures of his website makes me question his maturity.

 

Specifically I'm referring to the photos of the stomach after its has been removed.  There are several photos of him holding it in his hand and dangling it next to him.  There is a picture of him cradling it in his arms like a baby.  There is a photos where they're holding the stomach next to a stuffed animal, and another picture where the stomach is on a table next to a (dirty looking) white iPhone.

 

Help me out folks.  Are these photos showing that Dr. A is immature, or am I just overreacting, OR a combination of both?

 

It is just wry humor. Most healthcare professionals joke behind the scenes. I wouldn't take it as anything personal or as note of one's character. Sometimes you just have to laugh