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Surgery in Mexico

Hello,

My name is Rob and I live in FL. I am looking into surgeons in Mexico to have the gastric sleeve procedure done. Does anyone have experience with this? And if so can you please share any advice you may have? Of course I would love to have surgery here in the states but my insurance doesn't cover me even if my doctor deems it medically necessary, which she has. Mexico is the most affordable option for me right now. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

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      I also had surgery with Dr Ortiz on July 11th and have no regrets!! Awesome surgeon and staff!! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

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      I had mine with Ariel Ortiz in September 2014. Almost two years out now and maintaining below goal. So worth it!

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      I had surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz @ The Obesity Control Center in Tijuana on 7/19. The whole process was smooth and I felt I had great care from the entire staff. I would highly recommend him.

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    Have to chime in for Dr. Ortiz too! Sleeved 7/22/16 and I'm from West Palm Beach!

    Dr. Ortiz is incredible, the facility is great, transportation easy, hotel is nice and surgery is a breeze! My surgery was 15 minutes!!

    My mom qualifies for surgery in the states through medicare and other insurance, and she's STILL going to Mexico to pay to have Dr. Ortiz!

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    The only thing that I would caution about this is insurance may not cover any follow up or complications. Hopefully there aren't any complications but you definitely need to keep that in mind.
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    Thanks @KristenLe. I will make sure my mom looks into that. Really good point.

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    I chose dr verboonen bc my mother in law had surgery with him in April and she's doing great. She also went with 3 of her patients this past weekend who asked her to go with them. (She's a nurse) And their surgeries were all successful as well! So, I scheduled my surgery for October 21st. Has anyone heard of dr. verboonen or can provide any feedback regarding him?

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