Revision in Mexico?

[EllieV 16]

Has anyone had any experience with having a revision done in Mexico? My insurance denied my revision AND denied my appeal against their decision. I don't have the time to continue fighting them (we want to have kids in the future and I know I will have to wait 18-24 months after the surgery to do so).

And, if anyone has any experience at Oasis of Hope in Tijuana, Mexico, please do let me know even if it wasn't for a revision!

Thank you so much!

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

I am pre-op, but I am having my VSG in Mexico at HospitalBC on 9/21. There is a private FB page for Dr. Illan's patients, and many of them have gone to him for revisions (Dr. Jalil Illan, MD, FACS, FASMBS Weight Loss Surgery support group). Definitely suggest joining the FB group so you can get some first hand opinions!

I did a good bit of research before deciding to go with Dr. Illan and have been extremely pleased with the process so far. Surgery in Mexico is absolutely a viable, safe option as long as you do your research and go with a reputable surgeon. Good luck on your revision, I hope you're able to find a surgeon your trust and can get it done!

[elp93 26]

I’m having my surgery with Dr. Corvala with hospital Angeles in TJ. It’s next Wednesday. I’ll let you know how it goes! He has a great reputation

[Tony B - NJ 641]

I would definitely not rely on Facebook to get an idea whether or not to have surgery anywhere! Facebook is among the worse places to get information in the world. Unfortunately our society thinks Facebook is a reputeable source which explains a lot of what is going on in the world. Research elsewhere...look for BAD reviews not just good reviews to make yourself feel better about your decision.

[Syn 0]

I’m researching too and decided on Dr Illan with HospitalBC or Dr Q with Pompeii. I’m waiting to hear back from them now

[toakes0852 1]

I had my sleeve done in TJ Mexico and didn’t have an issue. When I raised concerns to my doctor in Canada he told me “Would you rather a surgeon do the surgery who does 3 a week or 2-3 a day?, find a reputable hospital and go”. 6 years later and I just had a revision to bypass but only because of GERD. After the revision surgery the surgeon took a look and said they did a good job with the initial surgery.