Anyone had surgery w/ Dr Joya in PV, Mexico? I sent a request in and got a email back saying they require a $1250 non-refundable deposit and that I should transfer it into such and such account or else wire it. I found that a little stange and am concerned about losing my $. I have sent the same email to several Docs and so far I have only gotten a response from him and Dr De La Garza. From what I gather from Dr Joya's site everything, even airfare is covered for $9750. This is the beat deal, but I don't want to be cheap with such serious surgery. Am I being paranoid or rightfully concerned? Has anyone else had a similar experience with out of country docs? This may be normal procedure. $1250 is a lot of $ that i can't afford to lose.

Go to the top of this page and click on the search button. Type in joya and it will find a few people who have used Dr. Joya. Also you can go to yahoo groups and you will find even more people. My wife is considering lap band surgery and we are also looking at Dr. Joya. Good luck

Hi!!! I went and got the surgery in Mexico, you should check out my surgeon .. I really recommend him .. and I think he´s cheaper... you should check out his website...

www.obesitygoodbye.com

He did my surgery about 7 weeks ago and I feel great!!!

Have a beautiful and healthy day :cool: !!1

Try going to Obesityhelp.com to South of the Border they have some information about Dr. Joya. I am now reconsidering going to him since he has a price that is the cheapest and will even pay for a rt air tx and 1 nite stay in hotel...can't beat that price. I have read some of his patients testimonies and they all are impressed although theres only 7 of them.

I used DR Jose rodriguez in Acuna mexico. I was banded aug 1--$7300. With this doctor

you can use pay pal that give you a little protection. I was very happy with my

surgery the whole experience. The patient advocate Barbara is with you the entire

time. 866-583-5629

Hi Kat,

So did you get the whole package deal where you fly there and stay for one nite? It sounds like he is about $1,000 cheaper than Dr. Aceves which is who I was seriously looking to go to. How did you like his mannerisms, staff and the general clinic? Please feel free to email me at: psichikel@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!:banana

The doctor was great very caring and kind. My surgery was was about 30 mins.

The doctor is God fearing and give all credits to god for his great skills. The clinic is a clinic hospital combination. everyone was very kind. The nurses very

helpful you stay in the hospital overnight and they give you antibiotics you get up and walk every hour.. the patient advoctae Barbara is with you the whole

time. The last night is spent in the La Quinta suites we went to the movies

and I did 45 minutes slow exercise. Everything and everyone was just

terrific for me. Now the work begins diet and exercise I'm down 4lbs.

Banded aug 1

Dr Jose Rodriguez

4lbs down 119 to go one day at a time

It was so many decisions so many doctors the surgery is not that invasive

the doctor has done over a thousand. You will not be disappointed with

this doctor. I live in maryland and thought less air time would be better.

Dr. Joya has been doing Bariatric surgery for the last 10 years, he has done my surgery, and is the true leader in Laparoscopic Bypass surgeries as well as the Inamed Lapband System. With over 500 RnY surgeries performed he is ranked by the Mexican Bariatric Association as having performed more laparoscopic RNY Bypass surgeries than any other Mexican Doctor. And with more than 1500 lapband surgeries performed, he is one of the top 3 lapband surgeons in Mexico. Dr. Joya is a Gastroenterologist, in other words a stomach specialist and Bariatric surgeon. Not just any doctor qualifies for this and with training in the United States he guarantees the patient an INAMED lapband. This is important because once you get back to the states most doctors will not work on any other band. One final note, Dr. Joya has a network of more than 50 doctors to assist you post op for your lapband surgery. Don't go to Tijuan a and use a substandard hospital, come to Puerto Vallarta and enjoy not only the beach, but two of Mexico's finest and state of the art hospitals.

He has new prices! here they are listed below!

Lapband Surgery - ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUDING AIRPLANE TICKETS, SURGERY, TESTS, TRANSPORTATION, A REAL HOSPITAL AND HOTEL costs only $8000 us. NO HIDDEN FEES.

Laparoscopic RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery - ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUDING AIRPLANE TICKETS, SURGERY, TESTS, TRANSPORTATION, A REAL HOSPITAL AND HOTEL costs only $12,000 us. NO HIDDEN FEES.

Don't get tricked into going to Tijuana for substandard care, come to Mexico's Riviera, come to my favorite Mexican doctor, and have your surgery in a real hospital by one of Mexico's best doctors.

For more information visit his website: http://www.drjoya.com

Very truly yours,

/Jaxson Lee

Jaxson, this has been addressed on several other posts. The issue of advertising prices, etc for doctors appears as a solicitation for patients. Please refrain from this sort of posting.

Thanks

I actually called one of Dr. Joya's patients tonight to talk to her about her surgery. She had it done about 13 days ago, and she was very happy with it and plans to go back there for her fills, and enjoy a short vacation each time.

Dr. Joya is a caring doctor and you will most likely get the best care in Mexico... especially since you get a real hospital and not a TJ clinic, and the flight may be easier than travelling and getting stuck in the 3-4 hour TJ border.

Fordi,

How do you know all these personal things about someone, and even if they are true, why would want to say all of this. You seem like you are a very angry person. Just reading your post makes me feel bad. And it's not even about me!

Allena

Fordi,

I just went to the Belighter.com site, and nowhere does it say anything about Dr. Joya. Could you please explain what you mean about feeling sorry for Dr. Joya? Will wait to hear from you.

Allena

I am an actual patient of Dr. Joya's who is very happy and proud of my doctor and do not have a clue about Belighter or whatever you are talking about....

I am an actual patient of Dr. Joya's who is very happy and proud of my doctor and do not have a clue about Belighter or whatever you are talking about....

Can we just ban this person or something every single post they have made is an infomercial on dr joya they make no contribution to the site. imho

I think you are a complete jerk, and unAmerican. Why would you try to ban someone for having a right for free speach? Someone says lies about me and now I cant even defend myself? Get over yourself... stop being selfish and an unAmerican. I dont know anyone from Belighter. and I stopped posting about Dr. Joya's special price and great service as soon as someone asked me to, so you in all honesty can go ban yourself to the little girls or boys room and grow up a little!