I have been trying to find anyone with stories about being banded in mexico. I am scheduled for August 15th in Monterrey, Mexico Dr. Zapata is doing the surgery. I would like any feed back anyone can give me.

Thanks so much!!

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I was banded by Dr. Zapata in April. It was a fabulous experience from the time they picked me up at the airport to the time they delivered me back to the airport 3 days later. Alma is fabulous, the doctors are terrific, the hospital is extremely clean and hotel is nice. Everyone treated me very well and I would go back there in a minute. Say hi to everyone for me...Lois from St. Augustine, FL

Beautiful City Monterrey and My friend and I went down in June and it was really good. I had no promblems I was banded by Dr. Rumbrant and he and his team were amazing. They are very clean hospitals and they are polite and really care. Hope you have a great experiene.

I was banded in juarez on the 25th of july and did great! I had dr. Jose rodreguez.

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I had Dr Rodriguez too!! What a great experience! Don't listen to people who put mexico down. It was the best hospital experience of my whole life. Even the language barrier was fine. Just talk slower and use simple words for what you want. I will go back if I need plastic surgery. Good luck

Wow, thanks so much everyone, I am starting to feel a little bit more relaxed...I mean I am doing it an scheduled anyway, but I just needed the reassurance going out of the country, ya know?

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I haven't been yet, but I will be going this fall to Dr. Ortiz. My family was a little worried at first, but after I showed them his website and all the information about his place they are behind me now. I can't wait!!

Hi Lois--I'm being banded by Dr. Zapata next week--on Thanksgiving Day...I'm excited but nervous...any advice you (or anyone else) can give me or suggest something I should take with me that you with you had? Congrats on your success!

Thanks!

Hola! I am brand new to this forum, so I don't know the ropes yet. I am scheduled with Dr. Zapata in Mexico on 12/2. I'm thrilled to be finally getting this done. However, I am going to Mexico alone and everyone keeps telling me I'm crazy. Anyone else go there by yourself?

Congrats on your decision to go to Dr. Zapata. He is fabulous as is everyone involved in the process. I went by myself and met my sister there...she had the surgery the same time I did. It was fine to be alone...Things to bring with you...suckers...I brought sugar free and don't know how I would have lived without them. Wear loose clothes and pack very light. When it was time for me to leave, my flight was cancelled and I had to go through atlanta with a layover there for a little while. I took the pain pills as directed...I never needed a wheelchair, I was fine. I even drove myself home from the airport. As long as you take the pain pills you should be ok.

If you would like more info, please feel free to email me privately. I would also be happy to talk with you. It was a wonderful experience for me...considering it was surgery. They took excellent care of me and everything went smoothly. I had my surgery in April and reached my goal weight (50 off) in 5 months. I have no regrets although it has changed my life and how I look at food. best thing I ever did...my sister feels the same way.

Good luck and if you need anything, feel free to contact me. Say hi to alma for me::Lois from Jacksonville.

I am having my procedure done in January here in the states. Why do people go to Mexico for this surgery when it is readily available here? Not judging, just asking. Thanks

Because my stupid health insurance company would rather pay for my diabetes and hbp drugs and complications down the road than pay for the surgery now. The cost is less than half in Mexico than what it is here in the states.

Dr. Zapata is wonderful!! I had my surgery on Aug 15th with him and his team. All went smooth...the only issue i had is I dont' speak spanish and I should have brushed up because the nurses do not speak much english....but Dr. Zapata and the Anesthisologist did...it went great!! I never have regretted this for one minute!!! good luck to you!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!!

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surgery date: Aug. 15, 2008-

starting weight: 242

Today...November 20th: WEIGHT: 211--- DOWN 31 POUNDS YA HOOOO

Edited November 20, 200817 yr by bunnburner

My health insurance company will not cover the surgery either. May I ask what the cost is in Mexico? Who does your follow-up and fills?

Hi, LoisInstA,

thanks for your response. the closer I get to the 2nd, the more nervous I become, but your post really eased my anxiety.

Where was your incision? What kind of clothes and how many should I take?

Glad to hear your BS are improving. I'm a nurse and take care of several elderly clients who are diabetics. I usually get them after they have failed at managing their diabetes, and have lose vision, legs, etc. Congratulations for taking charge of your life and making healthy choices that will keep your diabetes at bay.

Anne

Anne,

No need to be nervous...it will all be just fine. Incisions are on my stomach...I think I have 4 or 5..they have all healed very nicely. You don't need to bring too many clothes wtih you...just make sure they are comfortable and loose fitting and wear comfortable shoes. Good luck and let me know how it goes. If you have any questions, feel free to email me privately.