When I started down this journey I went from a possible insurance patient to a definite cash patient (overall pleased to be in good health!)

However, cash for me is a $16k program fee. I know that Mexico is about half that price (give or take).

What have people's experiences been with Mexico? Pros/Cons, etc.

I am also self pay. I am considering Mexico. I would like to learn more.

I went to Monterrey Mexico to Dr. Zapata and Dr. Sachez who've done over 7000 of these and more than any other doctor. They were fabulous. I loved Monterrey Mexico. It was beautiful and the staff was wonderful. The hospital was a full scaled trauma unit hospital where our President goes if he needs medical while in Mexico. The price was 8000.00 for everything. PM me if I can be of help.

Hugs,

Sherri Jo

I had surgery with Dr Kuri in Tijuana, Mexico. It was a great experience. The hospital he uses is brand new, state-of-the-art. My cost was $7500. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit his site at www.lapbandsurgery.com

I was considering Mexico but I found Dr. Kirshenbaum instead! The care you get in Mexico has been great for all the people I know that went there. For me, it wasn't the right choice.

Dr. K is at least half of what I would pay if I stayed in my area with self-pay.

I went to Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. Cost was $8500.00. Great experience. As to US or Mexico, think this way. Doctors in Mexico have been doing the surgery since 1991. They have done thousands where US doctors have done hundreds. Who has the most experience??

I went to Dr. Zapata in Mexico. He was great, and so was the trip.8000 with my airfare. Very good doctor. Donna His web is Ready4achange.com

I was also planning on going to Monterrey, Mexico until I found Dr Kirshenbaum in Denver, Colorado. I am being banded by him on October 16th and his fee is $9950 for everything plus 3 months follow up care.... Dr K and his staff are top notch and are very highly recommended...

There is a link to his web site below in my signature... Check him out....

Good Luck to you in your journey...

Definitely Mexico! Even if my insurance had paid I would take into consideration that they have been doing the procedure for so much longer than here. They are actually the guys teaching the US Doctors! I just don't want to be a learning experience for anyone!

Wish you the best, I am getting banded with Dr. K , the day before you are.

I also think the staff if great.

Wish you the best, I am getting banded with Dr. K , the day before you are.

I also think the staff if great.

Hey sweetie..... Come on over to the the TENacious TENS group... This is for all of the October banders... You can find us under "Monthly Support Groups" and October 2007.... We would love to have you as a member of our group..... See you there!!!! :clap2:

There are several places in the US that are about $10,000 or so. There is a place in Cetral Missouri, Colorado. Keep in mind a lot of people are having problems with getting fills from the US Doctors. Make so you have one in place before you have this done in Mexcio.

Chris

Pre Op

St. Louis

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I had surgery with Dr Kuri in Tijuana, Mexico. It was a great experience. The hospital he uses is brand new, state-of-the-art. My cost was $7500. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit his site at

I had Dr. Kuri too. That was 2 years ago, My price was higher though $8950.00 Great that he is offering it even cheaper now. I thought it was a great price compared to what I was finding back a couple of years ago. He is a great doctor and I would recommend him to anyone. I have sent a co-worker and her friend to him as well and they were very happy with their experiences as well. The other doctors he works with are very nice as well.

We have investigated many different programs. We are going with Huacuz surgical center in mexico. Dr. Huacuz is certified in the US and Mexico, I have talked with many of his patients. He has also called us personally to discuss the procedure. I really liked how they have everything arranged from picking us up at home the day of the surgery to our meds, our return and our fills with a dr. close by. you can find out more about him at huacuz.com - the cost is less than half of the US price for the entire package I just described.

I am waiting to see if my insurance will approve me next year, and if not I have been talking with the same doctor through email

Did you go to Mexico partly because you couldn't qualify? I am concerned that I may not qualify because Cigna and other insurances are very difficult to get approval from. Mexico is my next stop if insurance doesn't work. I am determined to have this done ASAP