Newbie from US just starting research on gastric sleeve surgery. Mexico seems to be a very popular and affordable destination. Can those of you who had the procedure done there recommend a particular hospital, clinic, doctor, pre surgery, post surgery, etc? All recommendations are greatly appreciated both positive and negative.

I'm 5 days post-op from a band to sleeve revision in Mexico. We flew to San Diego, they picked us up at the airport and went straight to the hospital for blood work and EKG. Then they took us to a really nice hotel and had broth and jello for me. The next morning we went back for surgery. I stayed 2 nights. My husband had to stay at the hotel though. After discharge they took me back to his hotel for 1 night...with broth and jello. The next morning they took us back over the border to the airport and we flew home. We got to San Diego on Wednesday June 7. Surgery on June 8 and we flew home on Sunday June 11. I have no complaints. I was exhausted traveling home but not in pain. I had asked fir wheelchair assistance between gates. The hospital had everything down perfectly and I had no issues at all. No pain, vomiting, nausea, etc. I used Dr Gutierrez with Mexico Bariatric Center.

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Thank you, I am scheduled with him 9/9/17

I had my sleeve done with Dr Ramos-Kelly 3 weeks ago. It was a great experience. I had very little post op discomfort and no gas related pain. I was back to work on day seven. 3 weeks out I can't believe I even had surgery as I feel absolutely fantastic. I mostly attribute this to his appreciable skill from well over 10,000 bariatric surgeries. I elected to have it done at Clinica San Juan mostly because I considered myself a low risk surgical patient. The Clinica is small and relatively speaking low frills. He also works out of Angeles Hospital which is state of the art and quite posh but it is about 3 grand more, Excellent choice if you have health related comorbidities or very high BMI.

I am also going to Mexico. I read a lot of great stuff about Mexico Bariatric Center and Dr. Valenzuela had great reviews. I'm nervous but since I can't afford the surgery in the U.S. this is a good alternative.

I am day 2 after a gastric sleeve in Tijuana with Dr. Illan. Cant recommend highly enough
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Can you stay longer at the hotel if you want?

On October 15, 2017 at 7:09 PM, MJP820 said:

Can you stay longer at the hotel if you want?

Yes you can u would just need to tell them that you want too, they Will make the arrangements for you and ensure that you get their medical rate, and of course we you would pay the extra ..

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Sleeved a week ago with Dr. Pasten. Awesome experience.... ask me anything on how to choose the right surgeon to flying home.

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I am four days post-op. I chose Dr. Fernando Garcia with Tijuana Bariatrics as well. The experience was excellent. Bedside manner, the facility itself, the staff, coordination of travel, communication from the very beginning, and the surgery itself were EXCELLENT. They even arrange a day trip for you after surgery and take you around Tijuana so you can get some walking in and popsicles. The hotel is on point as far as knowing who you are and your dietary restrictions. The entire experience made me feel like a VIP. If I had to do it again, I would. Like everyone says, do your research and find who works best for you. [emoji5]

I am going to have surgery in Mexico on Dec 19th.

I was planning to watch Netflix and Hulu while I recover, but I just found out my US versions won't work in Mexico. So I'm pretty bummed and worried what is going to occupy my time for 5 days in a foreign country by myself.

I am going to have surgery in Mexico on Dec 19th.

I was planning to watch Netflix and Hulu while I recover, but I just found out my US versions won't work in Mexico. So I'm pretty bummed and worried what is going to occupy my time for 5 days in a foreign country by myself.

You can always download Netflix shows ahead of time so you can watch when you’re there! Also, you can get an app like BetterNet which allows you to use a U.S. IP address. That’s what I did! [emoji5]