I'm looking in to getting the gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico. I've been doing some research, and have narrowed it down to Dr. Jalil Illan (Oasis of Hope Hospital), and Dr. Sergio Quinones (Pompeii Surgical). Has anyone ever had experiences with either of these? I'm also looking for other suggestions, experience stories, and recommendations. I'm looking to self pay or do in house financing with a down payment.

I went with Dr. Illan. Had a wonderful experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

I had surgery with Dr. Ramos Kelly in TJ. He is an American-trained surgeon and did an awesome job. I was interested in the VSG but due to my GERD history, which a sleeve can exacerbate, he recommended the Mini Gastric Bypass, but the other folks I traveled with had VSG and are also very happy with their results. I am doing great; am almost at goal weight, had minimal pain Post-op, and returned to my desk job 10 days after surgery.

Good luck!

I had a single incision with Dr Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics. Great experience. It's been just over 6 months and I am nearly at goal. I started at a BMI of only 30, so had less to lose. The care was terrific, and follow up via email has been great too.

On 8/1/2017 at 8:29 AM, Berry78 said:

I went with Dr. Illan. Had a wonderful experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

OK.. I see you went to the same Dr. and place I just booked.. I am so sorry if I am driving you crazy.. haha.. I do that sometimes.. So please tell me all about it.. I am freaking out,,

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Your friend in Butte - Bear

Edited September 27, 20178 yr by buttebear76

I went with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela at Mexico Bariatric Centers and I can tell you I had a great experience. My patient care was outstanding much better than I have ever received in the States. From start to finish it was very easy.

Dr Valenzuela had the same surgery three years ago and the Doctor assigned to our floor had it done 3 months ago. Dr V has:

• Performed over 4,000 Bariatric Surgeries
• Limits Bariatric Surgeries to 3 Per Day
• Performs Every Surgery She Schedules
• Successful Results & Close to Zero Complication Rate

The price varies based on your BMI and other health conditions but I found them to be very reasonable. The key though is don't fudge on your weight or height because they base fee's off of your BMI at time of registration. So if you put down a lower weight on the application you might be assessed a fee at registration. Also, plan on a few hundred extra dollars for additional medications and such from the hospital. I needed a blood thinner for long airplane travel that was not covered.

Whatever the cost find the money somehow and get the surgery done. It will change your life! I no longer have to take medicine for diabetes or high blood pressure.

Edited September 27, 20178 yr by JeffN

I went with Dr Rodriguez in Juarez. It was better than any hospital stay I’ve ever had!!!! I recommend him highly.

15 hours ago, buttebear76 said:

OK.. I see you went to the same Dr. and place I just booked.. I am so sorry if I am driving you crazy.. haha.. I do that sometimes.. So please tell me all about it.. I am freaking out,,

PS. my name is Bary,, so " Berry78"..

Your friend in Butte - Bear

I pm'd you.