Hi! I'm new to all of this... I have decided I want to get the gastric sleeve surgery and I will travel to Cancun to have it done, most likely in May.

I'm having a tough time trying to figure out how this all works. I see there are a couple of companies that allow me to book surgery with Dr. Perez & dr. verboonen.

Is there any way to just book directly with Dr or hospital?

Also any feedback from anyone who has/had the sleeve in Cancun, what company & Dr you've used?

Thanks in advance!

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wow cancun sounds nice

Hi! I may be a little late in commenting... I'm scheduled for surgery in July with Drs. Verboonen/Ceron in Cancun. I wasn't able to find any direct booking info, either. I booked through mexicobariatric.com... So far they've been pretty okay to work with, but it can take time to answers back on questions. Though to be fair, I threw a few kinks into the works because I won't be staying at their usual resort or hotel.

Good luck with the surgery, and I would love to know how it goes for you. It would be wonderful to hear from someone with the same docs in the same place I'll be going.

Edited March 24, 201610 yr by storykpr

Thanks for your reply. When is your surgery?

My mother & I going to have surgery May 7th with Dr V as well.

Though we booked through international patient facilitators. I'll say the same for them, though Sheri is pretty quick with her responses.

I'm only disappointed on how vague some things are communication wise.

Good luck as well.

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I'm scheduled for July 9th. For me the parts the were vague were a lot of the pre/post op diet info. I was given general guidelines, but told that I need to follow the plan exactly... Not entirely helpful. Luckily, in my research and checking with lots of other sources, I was given enough specific information that falls within Dr. V's guidelines, that I actually feel pretty confident with what I'll be doing, even if it isn't the most fun plan ever. Let me know if you want me to message the stuff I have to you.

Also, I think it's awesome that you and your mom are doing this together!

I agree, it is vague. I've been trying to research as much as possible.

And sure, any additional info is appreciated.

I'm pretty sure I'm already getting my nerves worked up over the surgery. I over analyze everything!

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