Well I have put a lot of consideration into this and because I cannot find any post with complications or negative results with Dr. Illan. I see that his past patients are very happy with their choice in picking him for their sleeve. After many conversations with Bill Yanez, Dr. Illan's coordinator I decided Dr. Illan is right for me. Every time I have a question Bill has got back to me right away with answers and I love the fact the even Dr. Illan is available to answer questions on the forum and on the phone. I cant get my PCP to call me even if my life depended on it and the nurse always says they will call back but it is usually several hours later or the next day if at all. I am saving money and almost there, I am looking into having it in May hopefully I will have my tax return in by then. I cant wait to get the process started.

Good luck we are going in may too!

I'll know next week if I'm going or not in April waiting for approval from my insurance if not approved heading to dr.illan mid april

where are you flying from....Your all set up already ? did you get your plane ticket was it expensive are you doing nonstop or so you have stops i need nonstop i hate stopping and starting again i feel like i 'm never gonna get there. did you mail your deposit do you have to make it at Wells Fargo. just want to make sure its the same BILL. lolol he emailed me yesterday and said that doctor Illan approved me for surgery and to let him know after the peer to peer on monday so we can scheduled. thats what i like about me its like he knows me he remembered my situation or he must be good at keeping notes. lolol did he mention to you that dr illan did his too..

are you getting a revision or first time sleeve

the prices are remarkable are you going by yourself ... i am ...

I love Dr. Illan and his staff. The hospital was great and so was everyone with Bariatric Pal. Bill and Stacy went way out of their way to make us feel special. Bill will always be quick to answer any questions. I love that I have a nutritionist available to answer questions anytime. Dr. Illan will call or email to answer your questions before and after surgery. I am so glad I went with Bariatric Pal.

Hi MoeJoe27 congratulations.. How are you doing now.? did you go by yourself. how long did you stay>

Hi MoeJoe27 congratulations.. How are you doing now.? did you go by yourself. how long did you stay>

I am doing great. No complications. No pain. My husband went with me. We were there 5 nights and 6 days. We went the day before my surgery instead of the day of. That was the best thing we could have done!

I guess you could say I was the perfect patient. I had some gas pain and that was it. I never got nauseous and sick. So fortunate.

thank you so much for replying i am sitting on pins and needles right now waiting for my peer to peer TODAY. will know my fate later today or tomorrow.

Thanks Alex and Bill...

Liposuction68 have you got a date yet?

I had my surgery sleeve in Tijuana Mexico by Dr Corvala and it was great. Hospital was so clean you could eat off the floor, nurses wore white uniforms with royal blue piping, Dr Corvala and his team would come in twice a day to check on me. The total cost for surgery was 6500, so with flight, meds and surgery it cost 7500. I was thrilled. Drs come from all over the world to learn from this doctor and just not for weight lose he's great. But the only problem is you need counceling before hand because you lose the weight but your brain still has the same thinking and habits.

One question I do have besides surgery how do you get rid of excess skin and cellulite?

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Liposuction68 have you got a date yet?

MoeJoe 27,

Its such a long story, Im just besides myself the last 3 days Tues Wed Thurs has been like a rollercoaster ride from hell. I will report on the 5th Monday. I promise.

I had my surgery sleeve in Tijuana Mexico by Dr Corvala and it was great. Hospital was so clean you could eat off the floor, nurses wore white uniforms with royal blue piping, Dr Corvala and his team would come in twice a day to check on me. The total cost for surgery was 6500, so with flight, meds and surgery it cost 7500. I was thrilled. Drs come from all over the world to learn from this doctor and just not for weight lose he's great. But the only problem is you need counceling before hand because you lose the weight but your brain still has the same thinking and habits.

One question I do have besides surgery how do you get rid of excess skin and cellulite?

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Wow that was an expensive surgery! I didn't even pay $5000 for mine. We received counseling up front from the doctor and the Bariatric team.

If your looking at plastics I would suggest calling Stacy or Bill with Bariatric Team MX. Stacy knows all about it. She has done it herself.

as promised i said i will report the verdict of my EXTERNAL APPEAL

APPROVED !! Surgery Tomorrow.

Thank you so much everyone for all the support and riding the emotional rollercoaster ride with me. Bill Yanez i want to thank you for your professionalism and your understanding. Although i am not having surgery in Mexico i will be your number one fan and of course i will send anyone to you that may have to come to Mexico for surgery...I was finally approved with the External Appeal after being denied 2x.(within 72 hours)..

Again Thanks Everyone and Good Luck on your new Sexy!