Looking in to Mexico for the sleeve. I want an accredited hospital and noticed Oasis Hospital is international joint accredited, but the site show Dr Cano and Dr Gonzalez. I thought Dr. Illan and Ponce were with Oasis? I am confused. I see very good things about Dr. Illan, but I want to make sure that I am in a top notch facility in case anything goes wrong( I have had 3 c-sections and one laparoscopic tubal). I also like the Obesity Control Center and Dr. Ortiz.....It's so hard with so many great reviews on several surgeons. I have to quit smoking and gather money before making my final decision.

Also, How long is the expected time off work? I have 6 days left for 2017 and would love to do it this year, but if I need more than a week off I will have to do it 2018.

Thank you

4 minutes ago, kmmschaefer said:

Looking in to Mexico for the sleeve. I want an accredited hospital and noticed Oasis Hospital is international joint accredited, but the site show Dr Cano and Dr Gonzalez. I thought Dr. Illan and Ponce were with Oasis? I am confused. I see very good things about Dr. Illan, but I want to make sure that I am in a top notch facility in case anything goes wrong( I have had 3 c-sections and one laparoscopic tubal). I also like the Obesity Control Center and Dr. Ortiz.....It's so hard with so many great reviews on several surgeons. I have to quit smoking and gather money before making my final decision.

Also, How long is the expected time off work? I have 6 days left for 2017 and would love to do it this year, but if I need more than a week off I will have to do it 2018.

Thank you

I've researched surgeons as well. I narrowed down to 3 and then personally I loved everything I was reading and was talking about with Dr. illan's patients. I finally just went with my gut reaction and scheduled my appt. I have a desk job, time off isn't an issue but I'm scheduled for 7/3. That's a quiet week at work historically. I intend to go back the following Monday, even if part-time. From everything I've read, as long as I drink water/protein, I may get tired but should be okay. Maybe if you want to do your surgery this year, schedule on a Friday. Fly in that morning and plan around holiday weeks where there would be one less day off plus then you've got 4 extra days with weekends. You could schedule end of June, for July 4th, just before Labor Day or one of the other upcoming holidays - if your company gives you those federal holidays. Just a thought. ? I would be there now if my end of months weren't a nightmare.

Looking in to Mexico for the sleeve. I want an accredited hospital and noticed Oasis Hospital is international joint accredited, but the site show Dr Cano and Dr Gonzalez. I thought Dr. Illan and Ponce were with Oasis? I am confused. I see very good things about Dr. Illan, but I want to make sure that I am in a top notch facility in case anything goes wrong( I have had 3 c-sections and one laparoscopic tubal). I also like the Obesity Control Center and Dr. Ortiz.....It's so hard with so many great reviews on several surgeons. I have to quit smoking and gather money before making my final decision.
Also, How long is the expected time off work? I have 6 days left for 2017 and would love to do it this year, but if I need more than a week off I will have to do it 2018.
Thank you

I'm going to Dr Gerardo Garcia Alvarez at Bariatric Mexico. I have 8 people in my life that have gone there in the last year. They are phenomenal!! Even 2 months before my surgery I am seeing the quality of their work and quality of care. Their coordinator makes you feel like family. He answers my text messages or phone calls anytime of the day or night. Very prompt to get back to me, very helpful with me finding financing.. because I needed a loan to get it.. I mean I just can't say enough about how great this place is. It's a little bit more expensive but well worth it when it comes to your health as far as I'm concerned

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I wish I could schedule for the first of July, I have vacation scheduled in TX but we are visiting family I was thinking I could schedule around holiday too. My job isn't very strenuous either.

22 minutes ago, kmmschaefer said:

I wish I could schedule for the first of July, I have vacation scheduled in TX but we are visiting family

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I understand, I wish I was there now lol. I have family in Texas as well. I haven't visited in a few years due to work and daughter was doing competition cheer for 5 years, travel was constant, far and expensive. Hoping to get back soon! I would shoot for a holiday, like I mentioned use the weekends as extra days for recovery. Really didn't tell many people at work what I was doing. There are three girls in the office there that know and one of them is my supervisor. She already told me if I need the week off after it wouldn't be a problem, just doesn't sound like it would be necessary. I guess we will see ?

Looking in to Mexico for the sleeve. I want an accredited hospital and noticed Oasis Hospital is international joint accredited, but the site show Dr Cano and Dr Gonzalez. I thought Dr. Illan and Ponce were with Oasis? I am confused. I see very good things about Dr. Illan, but I want to make sure that I am in a top notch facility in case anything goes wrong( I have had 3 c-sections and one laparoscopic tubal). I also like the Obesity Control Center and Dr. Ortiz.....It's so hard with so many great reviews on several surgeons. I have to quit smoking and gather money before making my final decision.
Also, How long is the expected time off work? I have 6 days left for 2017 and would love to do it this year, but if I need more than a week off I will have to do it 2018.
Thank you

Hi,
Yes, I have my practice at Oasis hospital. We can schedule a phone call, Skype or facetime consultation, I will be delighted to answer your questions regarding the surgical procedures. Thank you for considering being part of our family!!

Thank you Dr. Illan for the response. I would love to set something up to discuss this with you. You do the single incision sleeve, correct? Can that be done on someone who had a tubal ligation through the belly button or would you suggest the conventional? Are there any risks to someone with scar tissues from previous c-sections?

Thank you so much

Thank you Dr. Illan for the response. I would love to set something up to discuss this with you. You do the single incision sleeve, correct? Can that be done on someone who had a tubal ligation through the belly button or would you suggest the conventional? Are there any risks to someone with scar tissues from previous c-sections?
Thank you so much

Please contact Bill Yanez, he will schedule our meeting for us. Looking forward to it!!

I'm going to Dr Gerardo Garcia Alvarez at Bariatric Mexico. I have 8 people in my life that have gone there in the last year. They are phenomenal!! Even 2 months before my surgery I am seeing the quality of their work and quality of care. Their coordinator makes you feel like family. He answers my text messages or phone calls anytime of the day or night. Very prompt to get back to me, very helpful with me finding financing.. because I needed a loan to get it.. I mean I just can't say enough about how great this place is. It's a little bit more expensive but well worth it when it comes to your health as far as I'm concerned

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I've been looking for financing and was quoted a $1995 processing fee for a $3000 loan with 18% interest through United medical credit so it would be $4995 plus interest to pay back. I felt like giving up on other places if they all charge so much up front.

I've been looking for financing and was quoted a $1995 processing fee for a $3000 loan with 18% interest through United medical credit so it would be $4995 plus interest to pay back. I felt like giving up on other places if they all charge so much up front.

Oh wow that's crazy!!! I have terrible credit and I got financed. Don't give up!!

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Oh wow that's crazy!!! I have terrible credit and I got financed. Don't give up!!

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Where did you get financed? I was considering talking to my bank but thought it would be better to go through WLS websites but not if they charge so much to process.