Congrats!  Please keep us posted how it goes.  I recently found out this week my lap-band of almost 10 years has malfunctioned and I will need to either have it removed or go with a revision.  However, my insurance has an exclusion clause on bariatric surgery.. I am seriously considering pursuing a revision in Mexico but am very nervous.  I look forward to hearing to following your story.

What do you mean by after care, I have BCBS and I'm able to go to my PCP for follow up appts. As it relates to complications they will check you several times before you leave Mexico so if their is a problem you'll know right away. But if you have to go to the ER at home they will cover you. But I'm sure you won't have any problems with your sleeve.

As far as your guest, I had my surgery at VIDA hospital my husband stayed in the room with me. There's two beds in the room he slept in his bed and all of his food while at VIDA was free for him and he ate liked a King, all he talked about was how good the food was and post-op meds are included. But it depends on what hospital, what Dr you are having your surgery with.. Ask your coordinator to be sure...

Good luck and there is nothing to be nervous about. 

I have actually booked my surgery with him for April.  I found quite a few people that have had his as their surgeon.  All have very positive feedback.  

I would live to find more info about Dr. Illan as well! 

I am looking very seriously about getting re sleeved, and I need recommendations on who to go to in Tijuana or somewhere else in Mexico. Thanks very much :)