Hi ,

Just wanting to see how many people are going to Mexico to get sleeved. I've been reading a lot of great reviews about Mexico. As a self pay patient I am considering getting mine done in Mexico.

How awesome! Good luck!!! I just finished with the medical survey. I'll be right behind you guys hopefully!

That's what is my husbands biggest concern...

29 minutes ago, fromky2002 said:

That's what is my husbands biggest concern...

Yes so it's very risky . But I'm still going to get it done .

I'm considering getting surgery done in Mexico. I have insurance that would pay for it if I had a year of proof that I have been on a diet and on an workout program under a doctors care. I don't have that.
It sounds like getting surgery in Mexico is great! I just am afraid of getting scammed. But I'm ready to take the plung!

That's the reason I considered Mexico ! I know it's very risky but I did a lot of research comparing belite, ALM and of course BariatricPal of Mexico and I made my final pick which was Dr Illan @ BariatricPal Mexico. I guess my only complaint is communication with my surgery coordinator Bill seems like it's hard to get a hold of him. I guess the easiest way to contact him is to message him online on their website and tell him your going to call him so he will answer your call but if your just call him with out messaging him he won't answer. Emailing Bill is also an issue so before you call the (619) number send him a chat message and he will answer for sure. Good luck ! Do a lot of research on who you pick.

I am also going to Mexico on 8/7 with surgery on 8/8. I was told nothing about a pre-op diet. I am with Dr. Covarrubias with ALM. I saw someone mention a 2 week liquid diet????

1 hour ago, momx4 said:

I am also going to Mexico on 8/7 with surgery on 8/8. I was told nothing about a pre-op diet. I am with Dr. Covarrubias with ALM. I saw someone mention a 2 week liquid diet????

Yes different doctors do prefer having their patient go on a liquid diet before surgery.

I would not go out of america to get no surgery to risky

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9 minutes ago, nicolekalau1976 said:

I would not go out of america to get no surgery to risky

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Thanks !

I am also going to Mexico on 8/7 with surgery on 8/8. I was told nothing about a pre-op diet. I am with Dr. Covarrubias with ALM. I saw someone mention a 2 week liquid diet????

It was with your paperwork..salads/protein shakes the first 11 days..next 3 is liquid..if you didn't receive that info write them..

I've found my results with post op check ins and general contact from my Tijuana surgery, than I had when I went to Miami for surgery. I would not go back to the US for surgery.

I contacted Mexico Bariatric Center and have started the ball rolling. I asked about the pre op diet.Chloe (the woman who game me initial info) said that the pre op diet depends on BMI and other health factors. It's not the same for everybody.

Is anybody else going with MBC?

2 hours ago, Animal Lover said:

I contacted Mexico Bariatric Center and have started the ball rolling. I asked about the pre op diet.Chloe (the woman who game me initial info) said that the pre op diet depends on BMI and other health factors. It's not the same for everybody.

Is anybody else going with MBC?

Awesome ! Congrats . We will all be surgery buddies.

2 hours ago, DedicatedLady said:

I've found my results with post op check ins and general contact from my Tijuana surgery, than I had when I went to Miami for surgery. I would not go back to the US for surgery.

That's great !!! So happy for you.

I am having mine done on Aug 11 with Dr Corvala!!

I just got scheduled for August 2 with Dr. Valenzuela at MBC . They told me I needed to have paid for the whole op before the surgery. I was conserned that I would have paid the 5000, get to the San Diego airport and be stood up - skammed. Do I sound silly being nervous about paying upfront before I get to the hospital?

What payment method will/did you use to pay for your op?

Edited July 21, 20179 yr by Animal Lover