I am trying to decide on a doctor in Tijuanna to have my bypass done. I think I have narrowed it down to Dr. Garcia. Anyone want to share their experience with their doctor? It would be greatly appreciated!!

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Great move. Walk lots, it does help!

 

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I'm finally on his schedule for Nov 22nd! So excited for this journey!

 

 

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I'm in the process of booking my sleeve to bypass revision with Dr Garcia. He did my sleeve in April 2, 2013. I hit my lowest weight at 157 and then gained back and now at 190 again. My only regret is that I didn't go with the RNY bypass the first time around. I have horrible gerd (common with the sleeve for some) and little restriction. Starting weight was 240 before sleeve surgery. Booking around Jan of Feb 2017. Reach out if anyone going to be there then!!

 

 

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Hi,

 

I flew from Australia to Mexico and was sleeved 5 days ago by Dr Garcia. The process has been easy, I feel great!! I'm just not looking forward to a 13 hour flight home tomorrow

 

Please feel free to ask me any questions, I'm more than happy to answer any questions!!

I used Dr Garcia 3/2013. We were the first day of surgery at Florence Oasis Hospital (I think they changed to a different one.) great experience 100%. But I'm going back for a revision to Mini Bypass, and Dr Garcia is a lot more than other surgeons. Anyone have any recommendations?

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had mine aug. 24th w/ dr. garcia. i highly reccommend him. was 195 today 140

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Do you mind me asking... why are you having a revision to a bypass? Did the sleeve not work for you?

Yes, it worked initially, I'm 3 1/2 years out and got down to 142 and stayed there until about a year ago. It was amazing!! I've since gained back almost 35 pounds and having terrible GERD. I have a history of esophageal strictures with dilations, and the sleeve has made it much worse. I got approved for the mini bypass as few days ago. BMI of 29 with comorbidities.