I had surgery in October with Dr. Fernando Garcia of Tijuana Bariatrics.  My mom was not thrilled that I was going to Mexico to have this done, but it was either Mexico or nothing as I could not afford to self-pay in the US.  I would recommend Dr. Garcia.  I have also heard many people say that they had a hernia repair with Dr. Lopez and my coordinator had told me that if I have a hernia, I would know about it ahead of time, so I wonder about that too with Dr. Lopez and that is one of the main reasons why I did not choose him. 

I heard so many good things about Lopez too. But then a family friend told me about how she went down to Mexico and got a bypass done by Lopez and she almost died. I also talked to one of the ladies that contacts patients down in Mexico and she said that she has noticed Lopez has been getting ****y in his abilities, therefore he isn't as careful as he used to be. 

But it that's just what I heard. He could be a great doctor, who knows. I'm very glad I switched, however. I had a bad feeling when I was scheduled with him before and now I am very confident my decision to get the sleeve with Valenzuela is right for me. 

I am finally having my surgery!! I am scheduled for June 11 in Tijuana with Dr Fernando Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics. I have been talking with one of his patients who was sleeved 6 months ago and she had a really good experience. I'd love to hear your experiences, the good, bad, ugly and wonderful!!! 

I have some fears of course. Pain, risk of blood transfusions (due to religious reasons I will not accept them), post op complications, or the procedure just not working at all. I guess these are all normal, and Karen (the coordinator for my surgery) has been stellar in answering my 100 questions. I would just like to hear from you guys, the ones that went through it. I appreciate all your input!

My family is really afraid of me going outside of the country to have surgery. I'm just needing some guidance as to who to use and where to go.

What are you revising to/from ?