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Has anyone had any experience with Dr Montano with A Slimmer Me or Dr Jalil Illan with bariatricpal Mx, Just really up in the air with which one?

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I’m 11 days post op from a mini gastric bypass with Dr. Illan. I would choose him a million times over if I had to! The facility was wonderful, everyone was amazing, and Dr. Illan is seriously just incredible.

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I am 5 days post op with dr.illan and I would choose him and his staff all day every day all over again. I had an amazing experience as well as my mom that came with me. We were both taken care of 100% of the time. Surgery (sleeve) went smooth and I have been up walking and good to go since a couple hours after surgery. Good luck with your decision and have a wonderful surgery and a great recovery!!

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I am 10 months post op with Dr, Illan and would not change it in any way. I wish all our Canadian medical services would be great as BariatricPalMx.

Good Luck!

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I am just about 4 months postop from having surgery at BariatricPal with Dr Illan. It was a totally positive experience. I was so well looked after and had no complications. I am down 70lbs so far and would do this again in a heart beat. The hospital is new, well equipped and very clean. I would recommend Dr Illan 100%.

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Dr. Illan hands down. The service that my companion and I received was amazing! You will not regret going with this company. They handled everything and then some.

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Dr. Illan - I'm 13mo post OP. Super great care and love my tool. I have sent 4 other people after me since I believe in them so much!

Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

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I would highly recommend Dr. Illan. Incredible experience, zero complications, successful weight loss. Helped through every step of the way. The attentiveness of the staff was surreal. Do it!

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I am about 14 months post-op with Dr Illan, and my wife is about 2 months out with him as well. He is the greatest! BPMx is a first class organization - they cover every detail completely - all you have to do is get well. I highly recommend them and Dr Illan.

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21 minutes ago, simplysql said:

I am about 14 months post-op with dr illan, and my wife is about 2 months out with him as well. He is the greatest! BPMx is a first class organization - they cover every detail completely - all you have to do is get well. I highly recommend them and Dr Illan.

Glad to hear you and your wife had a good experience i think after hearing all the great reviews i will be scheduling with him Thanks

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1 hour ago, SDmomma said:

I would highly recommend Dr. Illan. Incredible experience, zero complications, successful weight loss. Helped through every step of the way. The attentiveness of the staff was surreal. Do it!

Thanks for the Advice i think he will be my Choice :-)

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4 hours ago, mbuczkowski said:

Dr. Illan - I'm 13mo post OP. Super great care and love my tool. I have sent 4 other people after me since I believe in them so much!

Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Glad to hear your Tool is working for you Thanks for the input I believe he will be my Choice :-)

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5 hours ago, rchapman said:

Dr. Illan hands down. The service that my companion and I received was amazing! You will not regret going with this company. They handled everything and then some.

Thanks, i think hes the One after hearing all the positive reviews

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7 hours ago, sheldrea said:

I am just about 4 months postop from having surgery at BariatricPal with dr illan. It was a totally positive experience. I was so well looked after and had no complications. I am down 70lbs so far and would do this again in a heart beat. The hospital is new, well equipped and very clean. I would recommend Dr Illan 100%.

Congrats on your Success thus far i hope im as successful

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7 hours ago, Just_starting said:

I am 10 months post op with Dr. Illan and would not change it in any way. I wish all our Canadian medical services would be great as BariatricPalMx.

Good Luck!

Glad to hear your experience was soo positive i hope mines is as positive as yours

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