Hey Guys:

I am soon to be a new bandster. Going to Tijuana for surgery with Dr. Ortiz Feb. 11th. I am so excited. Thanks for all the great posts. The information you can read in this forum is very helpful for us newbies. Wish me luck! My journey is just beginning.

Congratulations on your surgery. I wish you lots of luck!

Good Luck

Dr. Ortiz was my surgeon..you will enjoy your trip. They make is so comfortable for you. Ortiz & his entire staff are awesome!

Good Luck, have a safe trip, and let us know when you are back!

Hey there! Holanta, huh? I am from the Charlotte area and plan to fly to TJ to see Dr. Kuri. I'll be watching your posts to see how everything goes! Good Luck and safe travel!

Welcome to the board and good luck with your surgery!

Good luck to you! Dr. Ortiz and team are wonderful!

Can you pm with the price you paid and overall experience?

let us know how it goes. i am thinking of going to mexico too.

Good Luck to those going to Mexico for surgery. I can't stress this enough to have aftercare set up BEFORE getting the lapband. Find a US doc that will take care of you if you are going outside the US for surgery. Very important.

Do you have a local aftercare LapBand surgeon lined up? Please read my post, "BEFORE GOING TO MEXICO" for further information.

I kind of agree with you about going to Mexico. I found Dr. Horgan in Chicago who is 15k that includes 1 yr of follow up care. A 375.00 fee to the shrink doc is not included. I think for the extra money and not having to take time away from the family I will go stay in Chicago.

But to each his own.

Cheers!

ChicagoBoy... by the time I add up all my surgeries, $15,000 might be a good deal. Be good to yourself, it's worth it.