Hi all I am considering getting the surgery. I have done some research and have noticed the cost in Mexico is approx 7k less and they seem to have a three day trip. It appears that the American doctors in Orlando are not very open.

I am looking for real people to tell me details about there experience. If I am willing to travel to Mexico and I willing to travel anywhere.

If you had your surgery in Mexico would you do it again and if you had yours in America details please.

I am paying cash so that is a factor but no the only factor I am looking at.

Thank you all for your help in this tough decision.

I had mine in America - and hadnt considered Mexico beforehand - mostly because I didnt know it was an issue. But a little more then a year out, and having had some problems - I am thankful my DR was only an hour a way.

$7,000 is a lot of money to consider. But let me ask you this - would you buy a car where the only the service dealership is 2,000 miles away to save $7,000? I don' t think I would.

The thing about the band is that after care is really important - and stuff can happen - infections, slips, etc. So take that into account when you are doctor shopping.

Good Luck

My doc is in Zephyrhills and the cash price is 15,000. So yeah you would save 7k, but Zephyrhills is only what, 65 miles or so from you?

PS I think you were saying that you were having a hard time getting scheduled?? My office has 3 or 4 surgeons, and seems to have prompt scheduling.

I am getting banded in Mexico and I live in Orlando! There is a fill center in Deland. (Fill Center USA). I made the choice to go to Mexico bc of the price. Also, $7000. My surgery is scheduled for this thursday Oct. 29. I leave for Mexico on Oct 28th. Will post afterward and let you know how it goes!

I was banded a year ago in Monterrey, MX by Dr. Roberto Rumbaut. I had a great experience, and Dr. Rumbaut had a relationship with doctors at a few places in my city (NYC), so I was able to set up my post-op visits before I had the surgery. And, my insurance covers my fills -- even though I was self-pay on the surgery and never even told them about it. (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO).

You can see photos of the hospital and info about my experience at the beginning of my blog. I would do this all over again the same way -- I had a really good experience and was very impressed with my doctor, the hospital, and the whole process.

I hope that helps!

Catherine

Hi all I am considering getting the surgery. I have done some research and have noticed the cost in Mexico is approx 7k less and they seem to have a three day trip. It appears that the American doctors in Orlando are not very open.

I am looking for real people to tell me details about there experience. If I am willing to travel to Mexico and I willing to travel anywhere.

If you had your surgery in Mexico would you do it again and if you had yours in America details please.

I am paying cash so that is a factor but no the only factor I am looking at.

Thank you all for your help in this tough decision.

I had my surgery in MX on 9-17-09. I had a very nice experience. If you would like to know more, I would be happy to share my experience with you.

Kimberly

I went to Juraez, Mexico and was banded and have a wonderful experience I went through beliteusa.com.

I had my surgery done in Mexicali, MX. It was a very good experience that I would do again in a heartbeat.

In my opinion, the medical care was better in Mexicali then it is here in California. Top notch surgical team, state of the art hospital and equipment. All English speaking nurses, surgeon, anesthesiologist.

Price $7,000 includes hotel stay, transportation, lifetime fills.