Hi Everyone,

Im new to all this. I have never posted before, but I have been reading and loging on since March. I have been researching the lapband and the only way I will be able to do afford it will be in Mexico. I am planing on seeing Dr.Sergio Verboonen in TJ. I have not heard one negitive thing about him or his staff. Please let me know what the facts are. I need some reasurance. Thanks JoJo

I am also being banded by Dr.Verboonen and Dr. Jaime Ponce De Leon. My surgery date is Oct 3rd. There are some negative things that I've heard about him. Appearently he was involved and charged for insurance fraud.

At first,this made me a bit hesitant about going to him. But I don't think that fraud in this sense affects his ability to place the band correctly.

Im still going to continue with Dr. Verboonen.

This is the only negative thing I've ever heard about him. If u hear about anymore...please let me know.

Good Luck With Your Choice.

Thanks for the info. I heard the same thing about the fraud but like you, I dont think thats relivent. Lets keep intouch, I would love to hear how your doing! Thanks again

I too am being banded in August in Cancun with Dr. Verboonen. I am scared to death! Anybody with some good news about him?

Hey folks. How did your banding procedures go? I had mine done yesterday with Dr. Verboonen and I have no complaints at all.

Hi there - I am thinking about Dr. Verboonen too - or Dr. Ceron - any information would be great.

i'm thinking of him too

I am 99% sure I am going with Dr. verboonen. His coordinator gave me a couple of recent patients to talk to, and I was satisfied. Plus, he will do the newest model of the Lap Band if you want (but costs a little more). Dr Ceron's office only seems to do the older model.

Also hear Galenia hospital is spotless.