:rolleyes2: I had lap band surgery and have lost 120 lbs. I can't say enough good things about my doctors in Mexico... they are so kind, so personable! I've only had three fills and have dodged the diabetes bullet.

i am preparing for my procedure in mexico too. i will admit i am nervous due to the stigma that mexico has. but i have seen the results on others.

May I ask the doctor's name who did the surgery? I too am going to Mexico to have it done. Thanks.

The one i'm going to is Dr. Aceves. I haven't even scheduled mine yet, trying to get it worked out w/ my job.

mmh, when is yours scheduled?

I am scheduled on March 25th, dr. jose rodriguez

I had mine done with Dr. Lopez Corvala on October 5, 2007 in Tijuana. So far so good!

with it in Mexico, are followups, fills, etc difficult? are you traveling from far? i'm within an hour of my dr. i have friends that can drive me across the border, but i'm really not familiar with the drs there. they offer to pick me up and drive me across the border though, that seems very considerate on thier part, considering the border can be very hectic for one who doesn't cross.

i understand there is no passport requirement in effect yet if you are traveling on land. only the DL is required, did you need any other forms of ID?

As of the end of this month, a passport will be required for entry back into the states

I Had my lap band done in Acuna, Mexico. Dr Jose Rodriguez was my doctor. Had it done a little over a year ago and I've lost 70lbs. My ticker still says 65 but I don't know how to reset it. Anyway Dr. Rodriguez and his staff are great!

I have my fills done by someone else. If I were that close I would definately use them for my fills though!

Most of the doctors do provide ground transportation services, mine does... all of that was included, plus pre-opt testing, resort hotel for two nights, hospital, interpreter, etc. for just $8,800... about half of what you pay here.

I just got back last weekend from a visit and they didn't say anything about needing a passport... I think they've extended it again for a couple of months. You can cross with just your driver's license.

I had mine in Mexioc also with Dr. Pedro Kuri in TJ Mexico. I was a great expereince.

Passport - I have mine but you don't need one yet. However it is easy to get one. Go to your local post office. Make an appointment and they will do everything for you.

My surgery was a wonderful experience! Good Luck to you and God Bless You!

I've just contacted Dr Corvala's office and they said I could get scheduled by next week. I will probably put it off another week or so due to airline tickets. I've read that you only need a passport if you are flying into Mexico. But, at their office they meet you at the San Diego airport. So, technically I don't think I need a passport yet. Please correct me if you know that I'm wrong.

i haven't scheduled mine yet, was concerned about the financing. but now that that is approved i am looking at around the beginning of march or so. i don't want to miss much work, don't want anyone at work to know. i'm truly excited, its been such a long time since i've felt so optimistic about anything

I don't think anything has changed yet, but when I went in October they picked me up at the San Diego airport and crossed over with no problems. On the way back into the states is where they checked my ID.

Hi! i had my surgery just 3 days ago in juarez Mexico and i must say it was one of the nicest hospitals i have ever been to! it really is state of the art! i had Dr. Rodriguez and he is one hell of a nice doctor! i was treated excellent while i was there and had no worries about the surgery afterwards even though going in i was scared!

it has only been three days since my surgery and i am feeling great my left side is still a little sore from the port placement but other then that i am back to doing almost everything i was before the surgery! i cant believe how little pain was actually involved in the whole procedure! if anyone happens to be going to juarez mexico for their surgery please tell the nurses up there misty tuck said hello! especially hector,jesus,and rosa those 3 were the greatest and i got to personally know them from just the 2 days i was there! i wish all of you the best of luck on your lapbands as i have already lost about 4 pounds in the last 3 days from the surgery and im very excited about whats to come!:cursing: