Researching doctors in Mexico

[MemphisWLS 58]

I have been doing a lot of research now both in the US and Mexico. I am very thankful that you took the time to answer my questions. I am truly appreciative.

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[Jeanellb 3]

I'm getting sleeved by Dr Hernandez in Tijuana on the 29th of this month and I'm so nervous

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[Kat Walsh 7]

My surgery in Tijuana is Mon the 7/11 with Dr. Ortiz. I live in San Diego so Mexico has always been apart of SoCal culture, so to me it doesn't seem scary. Many people I know go to Mexico for dental , plastic surgery along with other operations. Medical Tourism is nothing new.

[ElizabethV 0]

Im considering traveling to Tijuana Mexico, ive searching a good and certified Doctor since 3 months ago, im going for gastric sleeve surgery... But still trying to decide, one of my main options is "Dr. Maytorena", i think the surgery its on a really good price (3,499), which is great, and i saw all the video testimonials on YouTube Channel and everyone seems to be very satisfied with the results... Do you know about another option? Is he a good choice?

I have my sleeve surgery scheduled for Aug 19th. I chose Dr. Henry Mansur in Saltillo, coahuila. He is a wonderful surgeon and have heard nothing but success stories about him. Now, if you have someone that would want to get the surgery too..you all can get together and he gives prices for 2+ people getting surgery same day. You can google him by his name and get any additional info you may need. I highly recommend him. Its 6 of us that got together and scheduled the same day...we got a great deal!!

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[Man With No Answers 6]

I chose Dr. Corvalo Lopez at Angeles Hospital. It is a teaching hospital and he trained many of the doctors now people are talking about. That's why I selected him. Very good experience. Very nice hospital. Very nice driver. I had my low BMI sleeve on 4/26 and couldn't be happier with my decision or the medical team I chose.

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[kristinehaigh 9]

I had my surgery on July 8th in Juarez Mexico with Dr. Rodriguez and Dr Elmo. Great experience, the hospital was really nice. The Dr's came in and checked on me 5 times during my stay.

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[B&C 0]

I highly recommend Dr Rodriguez and Dr Elmo in Juarez, Mexico. My wife had hers done last Friday and doing great. I am going back to get mine done also at the end of the month.

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[LowBMISleever 381]

I'm going to OCC with Dr. Ortiz on July 22nd - all the way from South Florida. I am so nervous, but they have been really great at addressing all of my concerns.

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[JamieLogical 8,684]

I'm going to OCC with Dr. Ortiz on July 22nd - all the way from South Florida. I am so nervous, but they have been really great at addressing all of my concerns.

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You will be well taken care of. No reason to be nervous!

[LowBMISleever 381]

Thank you @@JamieLogical!

Anyone have any advice for how to make the flight home more comfortable?

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[B&C 0]

If you can bring a pillow with you that would certainly help a lot. Holding a pillow against your stomach with light pressure will keep things from moving around especially if the flight is bumpy.

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[LowBMISleever 381]

Thank you @@B&C good point!

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[JamieLogical 8,684]

@@LowBMISleever If it's not too late, get an aisle seat. You will want to get up and walk a bit every once in a while and being on the aisle makes that easier.

[LowBMISleever 381]

I didn't think of that @@JamieLogical because I always ask for a window seat. You might've just saved the day for me! Thank you!!

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I didn't think of that @@JamieLogical because I always ask for a window seat. You might've just saved the day for me! Thank you!!

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[hbrhonda 108]

I used Dr Ariel Ortiz for my LapBand in 2010. He is amazing. I have seen him on TV 3 times since my LapBand. On the Doctors, on Oprah and Dateline. I follow him on FB. He has been doing live surgeries for the last month. OCC is amazing with follow up, nutrition and their WLS forum. That being said. I couldn't afford to use him for my sleeve revision last month. He was almost $4000 more than DR Fernando Garcia. I had my sleeve done at CER surgery center. I was very happy with my care and hospital stay. BUT if I had deep pockets I would choose OCC Dr Ortiz. He is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!