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@fastfoodaddictnomoreIf you're going to Mexico there is only one practice I know that DSers recommend. That's Dr. Esquerra. He's at the Mexacali Bariatric Center and was trained by Dr. Ungerson. I know many DSers who have had their surgery at that facility.

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[mention=319625]fastfoodaddictnomore[/mention]If you're going to Mexico there is only one practice I know that DSers recommend. That's Dr. Esquerra. He's at the Mexacali Bariatric Center and was trained by Dr. Ungerson. I know many DSers who have had their surgery at that facility.

I've been researching there as well. In fact that's the only Dr that has come up for DS. I was hoping for other options. I see lots of great things about DR Illian and VSG and his website offers DS but I've yet to come across one of his DS patients.


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You may want to join BariatricPal MX Weight Loss Surgery Group on Facebook. I believe you will run into DS patients there and you can get all of your information there.


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Dr. Illian did my gastric sleeve and was amazing. However, he would not do a DS when my sleeve failed. He wanted to do a mini-bypass. I don't think he does them, or has much experience. Look into Dr. Alejandro Lopez. That is who I'm going to go with. I have spoken with a few people who had the SADI/SIPS with him. Let me know if you want the contact info. Good luck!

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I read somewhere else that Dr Illian talked someone out of the DS to do the sleeve so I had in my mind that he doesn't do them till it was offered on the website. I did request more info from Bill but have yet to hear back from him. My gut tells me to look elsewhere for the DS. I was planning on the sleeve and if it failed to convert to DS. With the way my body holds onto weight I will need to go full force into this journey. I need the long term results the DS offers and would prefer to only have the one surgery. If my insurance paid I would be more willing to take that chance.


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Dr. Illian did my gastric sleeve and was amazing. However, he would not do a DS when my sleeve failed. He wanted to do a mini-bypass. I don't think he does them, or has much experience. Look into Dr. Alejandro Lopez. That is who I'm going to go with. I have spoken with a few people who had the SADI/SIPS with him. Let me know if you want the contact info. Good luck!

When will you be having your surgery? I would love that information. Thank you.


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Not until mid-June of next year, unfortunately. I had to cancel this summer due to knee surgery. Keep me updated!

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To be fair, Dr. Illian didn't want to do my DS because I was not very overweight. He said it would be too drastic for me. Which the traditional DS probably would be, but I think the SADI/SIPS would be less drastic. Even so, I don't think he was really doing them Then, but I'm sure he could. He is a very talented surgeon. And also works weekly as a trauma Surgeon, which I oils imagine keeps his skills very sharp!

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He's an amazing doctor. I had a hard time gettingrespinses from his coordinator Bill, though. Dr. Illian actually called me personally when I could get through to him.

When's your surgery? Please keep us aupdated! I'm most concerned with lose BMs and odor!

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He's an amazing doctor. I had a hard time gettingrespinses from his coordinator Bill, though. Dr. Illian actually called me personally when I could get through to him.
When's your surgery? Please keep us aupdated! I'm most concerned with lose BMs and odor!

Yes bill did not respond. I was approved by a 2nd Dr for the DS and have been reviewing the Facebook page and have been super impressed with the dr following up with patients that post questions or concerns about their journey. Also lots of satisfied ds patients.


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He's an amazing doctor. I had a hard time gettingrespinses from his coordinator Bill, though. Dr. Illian actually called me personally when I could get through to him.
When's your surgery? Please keep us aupdated! I'm most concerned with lose BMs and odor!

Yes bill did not respond. I was approved by a 2nd Dr for the DS and have been reviewing the Facebook page and have been super impressed with the dr following up with patients that post questions or concerns about their journey. Also lots of satisfied ds patients.


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He's an amazing doctor. I had a hard time gettingrespinses from his coordinator Bill, though. Dr. Illian actually called me personally when I could get through to him.
When's your surgery? Please keep us aupdated! I'm most concerned with lose BMs and odor!

Yes bill did not respond. I was approved by a 2nd Dr for the DS and have been reviewing the Facebook page and have been super impressed with the dr following up with patients that post questions or concerns about their journey. Also lots of satisfied ds patients.


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