I'm getting my surgery done in Mexico, and wondering if anyone has used Dr. Rodriguez before? How was your experience? Did you have any complications getting fills at home, etc?

Any info would be great - from those who have had the surgery done by him!

Thanks!

There are good and bad experience since the outcome of the surgeries and the effect of the lab band vary from person to person. From reading the post, it sounds like skinnyplease is warning against the use of belite services. I can't respond to that, since they are a middle man service that I don't have experience with. This is why it is critical that you do your research take in the good and the bad- then make your own decision.

Both my husband and myself were very please with Dr. Rod's services. We both didn't have any complications either. But that is our story....

Oh yeah, one more thing you want to do is use a "rolling suitcase" as your luggage and clean out your purse. You will be at a lifting restriction of nothing over 5 pounds.

I got the airport guys to help me. I checked my luggage and one of the kind information people helped to get my bag off the luggage claim belt.

Hi -

I have heard lots of good things about Dr. Rod, so much that I am using hm next week for my surgery. Beware of others' comments about BeLiteWeight. They are a good organization designed to help people schedule surgery in Mexico. No, I don't work for them, either. My advice for you in general is, if you hear negative comments, find out if they are coming directly from the source, or through someone else. I found lots of first hand positive information about Dr. Rod and beliteweight, but I also found lots of not-first-hand negative comments about beliteweight. So if people get negative on ya, make sure they have the proof to back it up.

good luck to you!

Loyoyo - I read that you were getting the surgery the same time as me and my mom on another thread, too cool! What day is your surgery on? Maybe we'll run into each other :-)

Good Luck, all the best!

I am getting mine done 2/28 with Dr. Rod in Juarez at the Hospital Angeles. PM me if you wish, it would be awesome if I met someone who was there when I was.

I am down 10 lbs with the pre-op diet, too, isn't that great!!!

Wishing you both the most wonderful life changing experience possible. Dr Rod is such an awsome human being.

getting my surgery done in Mexico, and wondering if anyone

my sister and I are using Dr. Rod and have heard wonderful things about him. If anyone is going to be there then give us a shout..we are going to Juarez. We are very excited to ake this big change in our lives.

Thanks so much for your reply and we are heading there 3/28. I am working with Teri and she has been great. Is there anything special one needs that we may not be thinking of? I know I am having trouble finding a fill here in Florida as some of them want $400+. I may have to fly back as that would be cheaper and a quick get away.. Did you notice if htey had a safe storage area in the hospital room for your personal items? If you had to do this over again what advise would you give one for pre-op? Sorry for all the questions but I am trying to be prepared..Thanks again..

Thanks so much for your reply and we are heading there 3/28. I am working with Teri and she has been great. Is there anything special one needs that we may not be thinking of? I know I am having trouble finding a fill here in Florida as some of them want $400+. I may have to fly back as that would be cheaper and a quick get away.. Did you notice if htey had a safe storage area in the hospital room for your personal items? If you had to do this over again what advise would you give one for pre-op? Sorry for all the questions but I am trying to be prepared..Thanks again..

HI...BRENDA, HOW CAN I CONTACT DR ROD? I'M IN FLORIDA AND LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR CLOSE TO BORDER WHERE I CAN FLY INTO TEXAS AND NOT HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY TO SAN DIEGO.

THANKS LENA23

I would call Teri, she took care fo everything and so far so good..I am heading there to El Paso on the 27th for surgery on the 28th with my sister..Where in Florida are you?..I also have the doctors direct info if you need it too..I have been calling about the fills in Florida and that is the most irratating of all trying to locate a reasonable price.most will not do Mexico patients..I am a self pay and am very serious about what I am doing with this surgery...my direct email is brenda_t@sprynet.com if you want direct contact. Maybe we can keep in touch and help each other...Brenda

This is Teri's info below:

Teri Biga

Patient Facilitator

Hospital Angeles Tijuana/Juarez

Detroit Medical Center

teri@beliteweight.com

Phone 760-779-9178

Cell 760-275-3966

JoseBand (click the link to get to his webpage)

There is a contact page on Dr. Rod's website. Wishing you the best

I am going to Dr. Rod on May 26th. I have a long wait so you all keep me posted how it goes for you! thanks

Hi I was wondering if you could fill me in why they are unethical liars I have just booked with them. Did not send a deposit yet and nervous after reading this.

I used Belite and everything worked out fine..Teri and Jessica were very nice and dedicated to helping...I have some pictures of the hospital I took myself,not the best pictures but is was super clean..

Dr. Rod is wonderful and the staff is great and now I have lsot 45 lbs and 4 sizes and way more to go...Best of luck to you..Contract me direct if you wish..