I am comtemplating being banded by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in his clinic in Monterrey versus the hospital. There is a $2000 difference. Has anyone have any experience with him.

You might try doing a serch on here for Mexican Doctors.

I had my surgery at Santa Engracia. Can't give you much info about the clinic except for what it looks like on the outside. I'll be happy to tell you anything I can about Santa Engracia if you have any questions.

I know several here have seen Dr Rod, do a search on Dr. Rodriguez also, you'll find good info and people to e-mail or PM. Better yet, they may pop up here!

I, too, can only tell of my experience in the hospital. I think he is a great doc, and I can totally recommend him. I know of one person who went to the clinic and she was fine with it.

Katherine

2/19/05

220/212.5/160

Dr. Arturo Rodriguez

Monterrey, Mexico

Swedish Band

Hi I should be able to give you a lot more info on this subject after 3-6-05, I am flying down 3-4-05 to be banded in the clinic with Dr. Rodriguez - - I have spoke personnally with several gals that have had it done there and they say everything is good - - we will see

wannabtiny

I didn't know Dr. Rod had he's own clinic? But I was at the out-patient clinic at Hospital San Jose in Monterrey just last week. Very nice and clean.

I've never seen so much granite and marble in my life like that City.

Vera,

I don't think it's Dr. Rodriguez' clinic. He performs surgery at Santa Engracia and at the San Pedro Clinic.

You're right about the marble in Monterrey, it's everywhere! It must be cheap and found in mass quantities. How 'bout that airport? Yikes, better hope the floor doesn't have a wet spot

Dr. Rodriguez is a wonderful doctor. The clinic is actuallly a small hospital and it is very nice and clean. The rooms are sort of old fashion, but you will get good care and from what I understand it is worth saving the money versus the big hospital.

I will be there on the 4th for my first fill. I was banded November 19th by Dr. Rodriguez. You will love him.......

Does he have a web site?

Here's Dr. Rodriguez' website:

TheBariatrics.Com

Hi I was just banded 3-4-05 at the San Pedro clinic - - everything went good!! Being a registered nurse I was very in tune to making sure that everything was up to snuff with my care - - everything was good-- Some things were a bit dated compared to how we do things, but that was expected. It definately was worth saving $2000 for, they put my husband and I in a very nice room with 2 beds a couch, rocker, coffee table etc. It was very nice and Dr. Rodriguez is a peach as well as his assistant Adriana!! I was very impressed even though I was scared to death when I 1st got there having noone speak english and leaving my babies back at home I thought maybe I had just lost my mind!! Dr. Rod was very reassuring!!

Wannabtiny,

Congratulations on joining the community of "Bandville"!

I'm glad that everything went well. Keep us posted on your progress. Maybe you'll be able to go to Dallas in May for the bash?

Dr. Rod and Adriana ARE wonderful. I'm glad they helped ease your mind while in Monterrey.

Tricia

Wannabtiny,

I was just wondering how you are doing? Hope you are doing well and enjoying your new band. I am really considering Dr. Rod. From what I read on these boards, I think he would be a good choice.

I live in Oregon and already have a Dr. to do my fills if I decide to go to Mexico. I am just really scarred, and of coarse the money issue. I have got to try and get a loan somewhere. I finally told my DH that my Dr. and I had talked about me getting banded. My Dr. thinks it would be a great thing for me to do. My DH well he didn't say no and didn't say yes. His question was, "what do you do with all the hanging skin?" LOL I thought of all the things to say he is worried about my skin.

Anyway let us all know how you are doing,

Shelley