Hello Everyone, I am really considering Lap Band Surgery in Mexico. I have narrowed down to a few Surgeons in Tijuana. TJ because it's so close to the US Border and just seemed easier to fly to San Diego and be transported direct across the border. My only reservation is after care here in Chicago. I have seen quite a few people mention places here that will see me, just afraid of price gouging. Outside of confirming that a Doctor here in Chicago (and the immediate surrounding area) will accept me as a patient....any additional advice?

Thanks!!

Hello Everyone, I am really considering Lap Band Surgery in Mexico. I have narrowed down to a few Surgeons in Tijuana. TJ because it's so close to the US Border and just seemed easier to fly to San Diego and be transported direct across the border. My only reservation is after care here in Chicago. I have seen quite a few people mention places here that will see me, just afraid of price gouging. Outside of confirming that a Doctor here in Chicago (and the immediate surrounding area) will accept me as a patient....any additional advice?

Thanks!!

My advice to you is to get your aftercare lined up before you have surgery.

I had surgery in Mexicali Mexico and was very pleased with the care I received. I return to Mexico for my fills since it is only a 2-3 hour drive but I do have aftercare here as well but my coverage here doesn't provide for fills under fluoroscopy.

You do realize there is civil unrest in the Tijuana area? I'm sure the surgeons there are great but I would be concerned about the violence. Consider going to Mexicali instead. Mexicali does not have the violence that has been reported in the Tijuana area and you can get transportation to and from the San Diego airport.

Either way, I'm sure you will be very happy with the Mexico surgeons.

Donna