I have been doing my research and I am seriously considering going to Mexico (Dr. Ortiz) for the surgery. I would love to hear from others that have gone there (good and bad please) as well as anyone in Saskatchewan that has had the lap band surgery - regardless of where you were banded. I am in Saskatoon and wonder mostly right now about post-op care, fills, etc.

I am looking forward to hearing from anyone!

If you scroll through this site, you will find a Saskatchewan support group in Saskatoon. Also, Dr. Ortiz can be found recommended by many Canadians. For instance, try the Vancouver headings. What you have to is is research not only the doctor and clinic, but what aftercare you get. Aftercare is vital, because you are dealing with fills/defills, band erosion, band slippage, etc.

Some clinics give free fills and defills indefinately, some for one year, some for three years, some clinics will replace the band free of charge and other charge. Can you now or in the future afford to fly to your chosen clinic to have any problems sorted out? These are a few aftercare questions. Everyone supports their clinic/doctor as the best, but you have to decide what is the best for you. But I think you can be assured Dr. Ortiz is reputable.

I have been doing my research and I am seriously considering going to Mexico (Dr. Ortiz) for the surgery. I would love to hear from others that have gone there (good and bad please) as well as anyone in Saskatchewan that has had the lap band surgery - regardless of where you were banded. I am in Saskatoon and wonder mostly right now about post-op care, fills, etc.

I am looking forward to hearing from anyone!