VSG in Mexico?

lowbrass03
on 6/1/12 3:08 pm - houston, TX

VSG on 05/17/12

Hi guys! Did anyone have the VSG in Mexico?
I recently had the VSG done here in Houston.
My mother is very interested in getting the VSG done as well. Since she will more than likely be self pay, we are researching doctors in Mexico which is where she is from.
I was wondering if you could share with us your experience with your doctor .
Also did anyone have it done in Monterrey Mexico?
Thanks for your time
Javier

justmest
on 6/1/12 3:38 pm - Canada

VSG on 05/21/12

Not sure if you are only looking for Monterrey, but I had mine in Tijuana and had a fablulous experience.
I was treating amazingly, the hospital was clean and the staff were great!
I would recommend Mexico in a heartbeat!
I went with Dr Ponce de Leon and it was coordinated by Trish who was also amazing and helpful!

Referal weight 265, surgery date weight 243, ticker is all post op loss so add 22 to ticker loss

Alice71
on 6/1/12 9:22 pm - Canada

VSG on 01/09/12

I went to dr Ortiz he was great! Nice and clean and no issues . Never threw up , never sick. All was great

good luck

dec721
on 6/1/12 11:15 pm - Decatur, GA

VSG on 08/07/08 with

There are gazillions of us here who went to Mexico, especially us old-timers, before the sleeve was done so much in the US. In my opinion, the two most reputable sleeve surgeons in Mexico are Dr. Guillermo Alvarez, whom I used and loved!, and Dr. Alberto Aceves. Dr. Alvarez is just across the border from Eagle Pass, TX in Piedras Negras. I had a wonderful experience with him and his staff and have not had a single problem in the almost four years since. His website is endobariatric.com .
--Dorothy

Highest weight: 292 Pre-op weight: 265 Goal met: 150 Six years out: 185 and trying to lose again!

Teasha1
on 6/1/12 11:28 pm

VSG on 06/04/12

Mexico Dr Ponce de Leon

Dr. Sauceda future patient - body will be by Sauceda!

Surgery 4 Jun 12 Dr Ponce de Leon in Mexico I was down 57 lbs prior to surgery.

Mary E.
on 6/2/12 12:28 am - SD

VSG on 03/03/12 with

I used Dr. Alvarez also, and my experience was great. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. I never had any issues.

moonglo82
on 6/2/12 12:37 am

VSG on 03/29/12

I went to Dr. Aceves for mine, and he is fantastic! He's not in Monterrey, though.

Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130

Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)

Donna B.
on 6/2/12 12:42 am

i had positive experience with Dr. Ortiz and educated staff and have been successful in losing weight and feel that my weight loss is permanent. No infection, no throwing up, facilities were clean, plenty of attention everyday i was in Tijuana, they took their time, no rushing, responsive quickly to questions. Still have good restriction 7 months later.
Dr. Ortiz's fee is approximately $7,000 -- not the cheapest, not the most expensive.

55 y.o.    5'4"      HW: 180's      CW: 127      Doctor's GW: 130          My GW: 117

  ~ working on reaching goal again after regain

(deactivated member)
on 6/2/12 3:30 am - CA

VSG on 03/24/11

I went to Tijuana, also with Dr. Ortiz at Obesity Control Center. I had a great experience and my sister is having VSG with him on 6/15, too! I am very excited for her. :) Good Luck!

lowbrass03
on 6/2/12 4:34 am - houston, TX

VSG on 05/17/12

Thanks ! your comments have been of great help as we research docs. i am glad to hear that yall had good experiences with docs in mexico.

and it doesnt have to be in moneterrey, is just that i had not seen too many posts about docs there in monterey, which is where my mom is from and it would be kinda convenient since my parents have a house there.
but like i said any part in mexico is fine as long as its an experience doc with a good reputation.
thanks gain

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