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Oh these guys went above and beyond! I`ve never received such personal care and attention before, not in the hospital at least. Regarding transportation I had to wait a little bit on my way to Mexico, but wasn`t more than 20 minutes. The driver called me and said he was crossing the border, so I was fine with that. On the way back everything was flawless.
I decided to stay at the hospital, Irene recommended, she was my coordinator. And it was a good decision, I was very nauseous the first night, a lot of vomiting... the first night was the worst, but it got better the day after, and Dr.Luna was with me every day and until late at night. This is why staying at the hospital I think was better, everybody kept checking on me several times a day.
By now I`ve lost almost 80 lb, and couldn`t be happier. I don`t take any blood pressure meds anymore. I referred a friend of mine to Go Light Bariattrics and Dr.Zavalza, and she was just amazed with their service. Best decision of my life so far :)
If you have any questions let me know. I don`t come here often, but I will share everything I know. Good luck to you in June! You will not regret this!
I am thinking of ( well, need,) a butt lift.... anybody have that done in in Mexico and is willing to share their experience incl. cost and results?
I'm having VSG surgery with Dr. Ortiz at ALM on June 20th. Could some of you share your experiences and let me know what to expect and what to bring? How was your overall experience? Thanks!
Hello! I used Dr. Oracio Ruiz! This is hes webpage! Excelent service and low prices!
www.lifecaresurgery.com
Hi, Hunter.
I understand that people looking for surgery are a bit more sensitive, after all, health is what matters most. I myself live in Tijuana. I can honestly say Tijuana, when it comes to being dangerous to visit, is as safe as any city its size in the US. Sure there are some parts of the city I would strongly encourage you to avoid... but the same could be said about LA, Baltimore or Washington DC.
A close family member just had surgery with Dr. Maytorena from Long Term VSG. Their clinic is located in one of the most affluent parts in town and I can assure you that it is as safe as it gets (besides, he's a goddamn surgeon!). If you have any question regarding accommodation or safe places to visit, I'll be glad to help.
Mexico is a huge country, and as in the US you'll find the very best care down to the very worst. That said, there are a lot of great both Mexico and US trained surgeons. Now, when it comes to certifications: at least in Mexico, I know from friends and family who happen to be doctors that this matters next to nothing, it is more about internal politics among doctors. Of course credentials matter... but it's better to check about their experience, college degree (that it comes from a real university), where have they worked and, of course, patient reviews and testimonials.
Some of the country's best bariatric surgeons I know of like Dr. Ariel Ortiz, Dr. Wilhelmy (former Dr. Alberto Aceves associate), Dr. Jorge Maytorena and Dr. Guillermo Alvarez ARE NOT certified by Mexico's Board of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases. But they are great physicians with impeccable track records. Now, it only depends in which city you want to have your surgery and how much do you want to pay for it since prices may vary a lot (even though all of them are cheaper than in the US).
For us living in Tijuana made things easier when choosing Dr. Maytorena. He operates in both Mexicali and Tijuana, but here he leads a super ambitious weight loss program called Long Term VSG where gastric sleeve surgery is like $3000 (we were charged even a bit less since we didn't need to pay for hotel stay, we took our dad back home). It may very well be the most affordable high quality option in like... the world? But take your time, read what people are saying and choose freely. Good luck!
Gaby I was just checking to see how your surgery went.
The information shared here is very helpful, and you all seem very informed about it, so I'll go ahead and ask,
Does Mexico have the same medical standards as in the US?
How can I make sure that the surgeon shares accurate information and they're not just saying it taking advantage of new comers?
What is the difference between board elegible and board certified?
Is there a website where I can read about the certifications and degrees for Mexican surgeons?
Thank you for your answers, they will be very helpful.
I'm kind of in the same situation, reading about going to Tijuana and finding everything I can about different bariatric surgeons. First of all, I think Tijuana is dangerous, I know that the border is very conflictive, mostly because, like in Juarez the drug cartels "run" the place, at least that's what the media on the Internet says, I know that the rates they offer are considerably less expensive than in Phoenix, so that is why I'm thinking of Tijuana as an option, but I'm not sure that it's worth the risk, I wouldn't like to be in a situation that I couldn't handle. If you have any more information please share it.
I don't know... but it's fixed now. ;)
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