Gilberto Ungson Bariatric Surgeon MD

Today, we set my husband’s date for surgery with Dr. Gilberto Ungson at Mexicali Bariatric Center. I remember that at this time last year, I was very afraid that I would not see my youngest turn ten (10) at her next birthday; let alone see the year 2015. I was very ill due to my Super Morbidly Obese (SMO) body. I could barely stay conscious after just a couple of hours of being awake. If I had to get up and try to function, I was dead tired a couple of hours later. I would go to take a nap and if my youngest daughter or others in my family could not get me up, then I would sleep 18 hours at least. Not just 18 hours that one day and be good to go for a while; but every time I was up for a couple of hours, I would be back in bed sleeping for way too long. If my family could manage to rouse me, I was back in bed a couple of hours later. Not a few hours or several hours later, but a couple hours later. My youngest would beg me and cry for me not to go to sleep before she got home from school because she would not get to see me yet again for another day. I slept that long. She was even afraid that one day I would never wake up. Everybody said I was suffering from depression, but I knew I was not depressed; just very, very tired. I felt tired and miserable all the time. My Primary Care Physician (PCP) could never find out specifically what was wrong with me. Of course, we all knew it had to do with my weight. In fact, when I told him I was going to Mexico to have Weight Loss Surgery (WLS), he told me he was for it as he was also afraid I would not make it much longer and I had nothing to lose.

I went on a self-imposed diet again and again. My body eventually got the point where losing and then bouncing back was no longer an option. My body had finally had enough and no matter what I did, not matter how little I ate, or how much I exercised; the weight just kept packing on. I finally got the point where just living was taking everything out of me. I started seeing an acupuncturist. Still nothing. Even though I knew I was not depressed, I knew I was stressed. My father had been murdered and now I was afraid that I was going to leave my girls motherless. So, I even saw a massage therapist. Nothing. I knew that WLS was my last hope, but my insurance would not cover it. I begged and finally came to the realization that my insurance would rather see me die than to pay for me to live. I put myself on a two (2) protein shake (low carb) and one (1) salad with protein a day. I did that for almost a year and could lose nothing from that diet. Finally, a friend of mine (upon talking about why I did not have WLS surgery) suggested that I look into having the surgery outside the United States. That thought had never crossed mine or my family’s minds.

I immediately went to work looking into the various types of WLS. Once I had researched and researched and researched some more and decided that the Duodenal Switch (DS) was my best course of action, I started working on researching doctors that did the Duodenal Switch (DS). My same friend suggested Dr. Aceves with Mexicali Bariatric Center in Mexicali, Mexico. She had a sleeve done in the United States, but had heard wonderful things about this doctor and clinic through the grapevine. My train of thought was if I was going to be a self-pay, I would really rather have the surgery in the United States. I checked with all the doctors that I could find on the Internet that was known to have done the DS surgery, but either no one would reply to my e-mail request for self-pay cost and information; or the ones that did reply, I would find out later in my research was not the doctor for me and really should not be for anybody else for that matter. Once, the United States was out of the picture due to a lack of response, finding out I would never be able to afford it states side, or the doctors and/or clinics had less than stellar reviews; I turned my sights to Tijuana, Mexico.

I had heard fairly good reviews of a clinic in Tijuana who stated that they did DS surgeries, but I later found out through relentless questioning and (I will say) an honest clinic contact that the doctor had only done a couple of the DS surgeries and would not guarantee that particular surgery until he was performing the surgery on me. I was dead set on the type of WLS surgery I wanted and there was no way I was going to awake from surgery not knowing what surgery had actually been completed. The second reason for not pursuing Tijuana and this particular clinic was lack of experience. Granted, I know everyone must start somewhere, but it would not be with me.

I decided I had to go back and do even more research. I started reading such good reviews about Dr. Aniceto Baltasar in Spain, but knew there was no way I could afford to have the surgery and go that far away. So, more researched yielded information that Dr. Gilberto Ungson had studied bariatrics under Dr. Baltasar. Reviews of Dr. Ungson was stellar as well. Nothing but glowing reviews. Upon researching where Dr. Ungson was located in Mexico, I was saddened to find that his practice was further into Mexico than I felt comfortable traveling to. So, yet again, I went back to researching and found that Dr. Alberto Aceves was doing DS surgeries and had been mentored by Dr. Ungson. My friend, Carly, had been right along as Dr. Aceves was with Mexicali Bariatric Center, the doctor and clinic she had originally suggested I look into. Hence, I did exhaustive research on Dr. Aceves and found that much like his mentor Dr. Ungson, people had nothing but good to say about him and the clinic.

I made contact via e-mail as I had every other doctor I had reached out to in United States as I like a written copy of what we discuss and agree upon. I have to say, I was not the politest in my e-mail. I was sick of getting no response or a response that did not address exactly the type of surgery I was requesting information about. Nina was absolutely terrific putting up with my matter-of-factness, my incessant questions, and repeating questions to make sure I was getting the same answer each time I asked. In fact, the first time the financing I was hoping to obtain fell through, she did not ditch me when I told her. She did not see me just as a dollar sign. Instead, Nina just gave me encouragement that the right time would come around and that she was still there for me to answer any additional questions I may until such a time that my finances changed.

Between talking to others over the Internet about the great care and work that they had experienced by Dr. Baltasar, Dr. Ungson, and Dr. Aceves, I began to feel as if I knew these doctors personally. The day my financing finally came through, I wrote Nina and as usual I got a quick response even though she had to share devastating news about the death of Dr. Aceves. I felt such a loss for a man that I had never met. So many people had been affected by him for the good and now this Angel of Life to so many was gone. I still get teary-eyed when I think about him. I know this sounds crazy, but so many people spoke so highly of him and his mentor, Dr. Ungson, that I cried. Nina got back with me within a couple of days to let me know that Dr. Ungson, mentor and best-friend of Dr. Aceves, was going to help with the surgeries already scheduled and then take a look into helping the clinic more in the future. Ralph Waldo Emerson stated that “A man is known by the books he reads [and] by the company he keeps”. These two (2) doctors were and are differently good men. Dr. Ungson honored his friend by not only taking care of his own patients; but sacrificing more of his personal time to help his friend’s patients; past, present and future. Dr. Ungson was even willing to help at both practices so that obese patients could have a second chance at life. I was schedule for the next month.

I went alone to Mexico to have the surgery for many reasons. My youngest daughter was just devastated and afraid that I would not come home. My mother helped her face her fear by stating that if I didn’t have the surgery that I would for sure die, but maybe a more painful death if it were not in sleep. That was how bad off I was. I was so afraid that they would take one look at me and send me back home. I answered everything pre-operative, before even getting on a plane for San Diego, very truthfully as I did not want to be sent home once I got there. I was afraid that I would not pass my pre-operative tests that they give you the day before surgery either. To my surprise, they didn’t not send me back home empty handed by just looking at me. Also to my surprise, I passed all my pre-operative tests and was cleared for surgery the next day.

All the doctors and staff were just terrific throughout my stay at Almater Hospital. I can never say enough about Nina, Ernesto, Dr. Edgar Campos, Carla, Dr. Gilberto Ungson, Dr. David Beltran, Yolanda, all the nameless nurses (male and female), maintenance men and cleaning women.

Nina was my first point of contact and I remain in contact with her to this day. She was honest with me every step of the way and was not intimidated by my hardened attitude when we first began communicating.

Ernesto was waiting for me at San Diego Airport and was very helpful, friendly, and put me at ease right away. He is a very safe driver and was a great tour guide by showing and telling us interesting facts along our route to Mexicali and back to San Diego.

The hospital was very clean and was always being cleaned. The women were never mad if you walked across their clean floors and always stopped what they were doing to make sure you made it safely across the area they had just cleaned.
Dr. Edgar Campos was very helpful in talking to us about nutrition (the do’s and the don’ts) and what to expect from our bodies and how to listen to them after surgery. He was always there to check on us along with all the other doctors as the hours and days passed by.

Carla and Yolanda was always very friendly and always available to help answer any additional questions you may have about anything and everything that may cross your mind between the myriad of visits from the doctors you receive.
Dr. Gilberto Ungson, my Guardian Angel, who saved my life. Obviously a great mentor, friend, doctor. He spoke with me prior to the surgery and told me exactly what type of surgery he planned. He spoke of performing the SADI-DS. I explained to him that I had heard of that particular version of the DS, but that I had done no extensive research on that particular version and would feel better if he did the two (2) anastomosis DS I had researched. He was very polite and agreed to the surgery I had researched. He was so busy helping his patients and Dr. Aceves’ patients during this time, but he checked on me the whole time he was in Mexicali. I wish I had not been so groggy for so long after surgery as I wanted to thank him before he left, but my body just would not let me. I remember always seeing his face and his big smile when he checked on me. I know I responded to his questions, but that was about all I could do for the first couple of days. He left for his practice before I could tell me how much I appreciated what he did for me. Even though Dr. Ungson left, I never felt abandoned or alone.

Dr. David Beltran took his place and was just like everyone else at Mexicali Bariatric Center; friendly, helpful and informative. In fact, he made time to speak to me about my husband maybe coming down in the future and his current medical issues. Dr. Beltran was always listening and never made me feel as if he was in a rush to get out of my room.
The nurses were terrific. There was a little of a language barrier during the day, but they were always very friendly, polite, and patience while trying to figure out what I wanted from them. They even helped me get some of my US dollars changed into Pecos so I could take some home to my girls.

The nurses called the maintenance man early on to bring me a fan as even though they had great air conditioning, I am from Colorado and I needed cold. I froze everyone out of my room when they stopped by. LOL!! Anyways, I had every electrical port filled with my cell phone, heating pads, tablets, etc. They had to go and get me a heavy duty extension cord. There was never any rolled eyes from the maintenance man for making him cater to me and my electrical needs.

So, here I am almost a year later, scheduling an appointment for my husband. My husband was so impressed by how highly I spoke of my journey and re-birth that he is ready for his journey and re-birth. My youngest daughter expressed to me that even though my husband is going alone as I did, she does not have the fear of him not returning as she did with me as she now knows that her daddy is the best hands possible and that he will come back a healthier man than when he left.

From my family to the Mexicali Bariatric Center family, thank you so very much.

About 2 years ago I was looking into have surgery in Mexico, family members concerned about my safety offered to pay the difference for me to have surgery here in the states. Against my better judgement I changed my plan and had surgery locally. BIG MISTAKE! A year and change after here I was frustrated , feeling defeated and a total failure. I decide to contac the Mexico Center once again and see how they could help me. Fast forward today! I have a new sleeve done by Dr Ungson in Mexicali, Mexico, a new sleeve that actually works! I am back to losing weight and have recovered my confidence in the future. The day before surgery when I saw the sleeve I had on the x ray and the dr explained what I had and what he would do, I literally had tears rolling down my face. I felt both happy and angry. Why? why did they do this to me? How could they? so many months of blaming myself! I paid so much for my sleeve too, I did not choose the lowest priced place.
Dr Ungson and all the staff and doctors at Mexicali Bariatric Center gave me hope once again! I cannot thank them enough for bringing me back emotionally and physically. I recommend this fine group of professional they are experienced, caring , ethical and supportive. Anyone considering surgery in Mexico and the US look into Dr Ungson and his team in Mexicali, you will not be disappointed.

I had my DS surgery on June 17, 2004. It was the best decision I ever made.

Looking at the web site, I see many of the physicians that took care of me. In addition to Dr. Ungson, Dr. Soto and Dr. Monjardin have been working as a team for many years. That is an extremely important factor in considering surgery. Operating on obese patients is tough and difficult which is the reason that you want a team that has been working together for a long time.

I was 290 lbs before surgery. I had been a diabetic for nearly 30 years. I had trouble breathing, had kidney damage and several surgeries to retain eye site. Also, had high blood pressure. It took me eight months to lose the weight. I have been weighing in at 187 to 195 lbs for six years now. I am not exactly thin but I fit into nice clothes, I do water aerobics, and I have manageable issues with vitamin absorption. My diabetes is gone, my kidney function is better than it has been for years.

Since the surgery I finished college and got an MBA. Life is good, not perfect, but very good.

June 17, 2013 Update

It's been exactly nine years since I have the surgery. I don't have a single regret, I would do it again in a "New York minute". My full recovery took a while, but three months after the surgery I went to Turkey for a week. Couldn't have done it, at my biggest weight.

I am still at 187 lbs. which means that I maintain a loss of 100 lbs. I don't have Diabetes. My Hemoglobin A1C ranges between 4.8 and 5%. My eye site is terrific, my kidney function has improved, my ankles are not swollen always, my feet don't ache all the time, and I can reach my toes easily. Altogether I am in better health now than I was when I was 30 years old. I am 58. My malabsorption problems are manageable.

Since the surgery, I finished college, and got an MBA. I traveled to many parts of the world. As I said earlier, life has not been perfect, but it has been very good. Most of my difficulties are due to chronic depression, which is also well managed.

I was impressed with Dr. Ungson from the start. His coordinator Luz, who normally deals with his patients, just had a baby boy so when I started emailing with questions, he answered all of them promptly. He basically organized everything for me from his end. I got my date quickly, sent in my deposit and in less than two weeks I was off to Hermosillo MX.

His two beautiful daughters met me at the airport and quickly got me settled in at the Colonial Hotel. Dr. Ungson and Luz stayed in contact with me on the phone, giving me all the instructions I needed. I was supposed to have labs drawn the day I arrived but because I hadn't fasted, I had to wait until the next day which was the day of my surgery. Early the next morning, I checked into CIMA Hospital and I was set up for surgery. The hospital is beautiful, spotless and there are very few patients, atleast when I was there. It's a fully equipt private facility, (not a clinic!)

Anyhoo, Dr. Ungson and his team individually introduced themselves to me, telling me what their role would be in the surgery. I was excited and scared to death at the same time! He could tell that I was nervous and in turn, he was very fatherly and reassuring. He explained, once again, how my revision was going to be performed and insisted that they'd all take good care of me. I was impressed that a world class surgeon could be so warm and nurturing.

I think the worst experience was when the surgical nurses were trying to start my IV. My veins are naughty and roll normally but I was a bit dehydrated, so it took seven sticks to get it going! They took all my labs and shortly after that, I was fitted with surgical stockings, given a shot of pure relaxation then I was wheeled into the operating room. 3 hours later, I had my sleeve converted to a brand new lap duodenal switch!

That first day was rough. I felt like death warmed over, but Dr. Ungson's nurse, Lourdes, came and took care of me like a mama. She walked with me, massaged my legs, changed my dressing, brought in a recliner for me to sleep in (because it's much more comfortable and easier to get in and out of), she even wiped my behind! Once she was ready to leave, she got my pain meds in order and tucked me in. She came each day to take personal care of me, just wonderful!

Dr. Ungson and his surgical assistant Dr. Ramero also came to see me each day to explain aftercare and patiently answer all my questions. I was also visited daily by Dr. Monjardin, head of CIMA's surgical unit as well as the hospital administrator.

My leak tests were just fine and three days later, Lourdes took me back to the hotel to continue recooperating. She's continued to visit me daily to check on me. The day before leaving I visited the office to have Dr. Ramero remove my stitches and drain. I received all my nutritional information as well.

Dr. Ungson's daughter, Marianna, was even nice enough to take me shopping for souvenirs after the appt. I must say, Dr. Ungson combines amazing competency with a personal touch; I'd recommend him and his team in a heartbeat.

On the morning of April 30, 2015 Dr. Ungson did a revision to my gastric sleeve and also performed a DS. (This surgery was 2 1/2 years to the day after my first surgery, which was performed in Dallas.) What a difference!

I felt like Dr. Ungson, as well as the other doctors--Campos and Beltram--truly listened to me. During the initial fluoroscope they identified a problem with my first sleeve and they were upfront about the ramifications as well as how they would be able to correct it. They also addressed a concern I had regarding my prior surgery when I experienced excruciating pain in my left side about a week to 10 days after surgery.

On the morning of surgery everything proceeded like a well-oiled machine. Everyone was courteous, introduced themselves, explained what they were going to do and why. My inability to speak Spanish was never a problem.

When I awoke I was repeatedly assured that all was well. I was monitored constantly and the pain I had (quite moderate) was well-managed. Sweet Karla, the patient coordinator, called and spoke to my husband (I traveled to Mexicali by myself) to let him know that everything was fine.

I truly cannot say enough good things about the attentiveness and the professionalism of the doctors. They were patient, and kind, and never once acted rushed or distracted. Dr. Ungson told me that he had searched for adhesions which could have been the source of my prior pain, but had not found any. This leads me to the drain that he inserted during surgery. I believe that it was hugely beneficial to my recovery and likely the reason I haven't experienced pain even remotely close to my prior surgery. (And just as Dr. Beltram promised, it didn't hurt a bit when he took it out.)

And speaking of traveling alone...I'm really glad I did. Had my husband traveled with me, he would have helped me far too much. It was good that I had to get out of bed to retrieve something from my suitcase or plug in my laptop.

My care at Almater Hospital was exemplary. The hospital was spotless and well-staffed. I never once felt that my care was anything less than superb.

In retrospect, I feel a bit silly about having worried about going to Mexico for surgery and if the truth be know, I wish I would have had WLS surgery there the first time. I'm guessing that if I had, I would not have had to have a revision.

Thank you Dr. Ungson, Mexicali Bariatric, and the staff of Almater Hospital for a terrific experience!

I have had 3 WLS in Mexico. I rate the experiences good,better and best. The experience I had with Dr. Ungson and his team,I rate as the best. It is what I wish the other experiences had been. It was the closest experience to that which is received in the US.
Dr, Ungson,absolutely went out of his way to make it possible for us to use dates that had previously been booked and paid for as a vacation, so we didn't have to pay to change the flights. He was not supposed to work that week at all but made a huge exception for me. Tha meant a lot to us.

I was a revision from a procedure I. Had not requested,but received instead of what I did request. I was having complications and since Dr. Ungson also does the procedure I received,he knew how to revise it to the procedure I actuallyhad wanted. He is the only surgeon I knew in MX that I wanted to have do a revision for me.
Dr. Campos and Or Dr. Beltran or both! saw me three times a day while I was in the hospital and were very available the days I was at the hotel.
Nina,Carla and Yolanda and the driver were kind,professional friendly and everything else we needed.
I am 8 days post op as I write this review and am glad to pm with anyone on the site that is interested. I am Hollykim here.

Wonderful experience with a wonderful surgeon. Dr Ungson converted my sleeve to a gastric bypass 1 month ago and I couldn't be happier. Surprisingly my recovery was much easier than my first surgery, I swear this doctor has magic hands! I highly recommend him, I have had no issues and have already lost 37 lbs! I stayed one week in Mexicali and across the board I am extremely satisfied with the surgeon the immaculate hospital and each and everyone of the individuals that cared for me: Carla, dear Yolanda, sweet Sergio, Nina, Ernesto, my nurses Lydia and Mario, doctors Campos, Beltran and of course Dr Ungson! Effective, safe, friendly experience what more could I ask for???

Sometime in the 1970’s my aunt was one of the first to have weight loss surgery and she was never quite healthy again. I had ruled out WLS as a solution, even though my weight was ever climbing and my health was starting to falter. Then my husband met a guy who used to weigh over 400 pounds but was now just this skinny guy. He told us how far the medical science behind WLS has matured and changed. Many, many hours of research later and *I DECIDED TO DO IT*. Screw my fears and all the bull hurdles that my insurance company wanted to put in my way. Screw it all. So, within two weeks I found the best place in Mexico and signed myself up, just like that.

The people and place I found, was Dr. Ungson along with all the rest of the team at Mexicali Bariatric Center. I decided I wanted a DS performed on me because I knew I needed the malabsorbtion to be successful. They did a terrific job. They really knew what they were doing. It make sense, they have helped many, many people through weight loss surgeries, but I feel like they have done an especially wonderful job tuning the whole experience to be the best possible under the circumstances.

Although I did not need it, I really liked that my recovery was in a real hospital. And it was a real hospital, with all the staff and equipment needed to handle anything. It was also the cleanest hospital I have ever been in, you couldn’t take a walk without dodging 3 or 4 cleaning people. The few times I needed to press my call button, it took them less than a minute to respond. Generally, the staff were so on top of things that I had what I needed before I needed it.

One place where I didn’t follow their recommendations was that I refused to have my husband bunk on the sofa in my hospital room and so he returned to the hotel every night around 8 pm. I’m very happy we did this. With the staff so responsive, I did not need his help at night. This mean he was fresh and cheerful at the end of the week, unlike many of supporters that stayed in the room. He said the food at the hotel was very good.

Dr. Ungson was an absolute privilege to meet. He has the best bed side manner I’ve ever experienced. It is very clear that he cares deeply and understands. All the doctors and staff were terrific to deal with. Above all else, they were super competent. I fully recommend them. I would pick Mexicali Bariatric Center again without a seconds thought.

It was an odd leap of faith to grab ownership of my health this way. We are so used to waiting for permission from our insurance company and/or doctors. Three months ago I was beaten. I had no hope of ever really losing weight or keeping it off. Now it is just a matter of time. I am empowered and that has made all the difference.

(see Nov 10/10 update at end.)
(also see Oct 5/11 update at end)

Dr. Ungson and his team are outstanding in every way. I'm 5 days postop recovering from a VSG by Dr. Ungson and Dr. Romero and anesthetist Dr. Sota. I was going to have a DS, but part way through the surgery, my lungs went into spasm. Dr. Ungson and his team made the decision not to proceed with the full DS, and to stop at the VSG and gallbladder removal. I feel that their combined expertise and concern for my wellbeing in making that decision, very possibly saved my life. THANK YOU Doctors! I'm confident I will do well with the VSG.

After surgery, I was in ICU for 24 hours, and then in hospital for the next 2 days. Throughout my entire experience, I have been extremely impressed with the level of care. Felt that I had an army of experts looking after me every minute.

Dr. Monjardin (Internist on Dr. Ungson's), Dr. Ungson, and Dr. Romero were by to see me every day to see how I was feeling and answer any questions. They are all very kind and pleasant. The nursing staff was excellent. Never had to buz for them once, they stayed on top of all my needs. Honestly, I felt that I was their only patient. I work in a hospital in Canada, and I know that this level of care and attention just does not exist in Canada (not due to lack of skill or caring, but due to lack of funding, also would have had to wait 2 to 3 years for WLS).

And then there's Luz (Dr. Ungson's assistant) and Lordes (private nurse for the team). I just can't say enough about these caring, understanding, generous AND lovely ladies. They looked after EVERYTHING for us. Luz looked after all the paperwork, scheduling, driving us around, making sure everything was perfect at the hotel, etc., etc. We had none of the hassles that usually go along with travelling, let alone a hospital stay. Thanks Luz! Lordes is simply an angel. She is still coming to see me at the hotel every day to make sure everything's okay. She spent at least an hour with me each day at the hospital helping me to get moving, changing dressings, and generally keeping my spirits high. What a sweetheart!

The hotel has been great. They have a special extra-comfy room for post-op patients, and are extremely attentive to every need and request.

If you are considering Dr. Ungson and his team for your WLS, do not hesitate for a second. You will be in very good hands.

Sorry, I just can't think of any negatives. Feel free to message me if you want any more info.

UPDATE: Nov 10/10

Was back in to see the surgeons yesterday at their gorgeous office (hope to post pictures of it that I will take later today when I go back to have stitches removed). Now that I'm out of the anesthesia fog, I had lots of questions about my surgery, the lung complications, etc. Dr. Romero spent about 45 minutes with us answering all our questions in detail. Dr. Ungson stopped in to say hello and give me a big hug :)

Then I spent about 45 minutes with their nutrionist, Jacobo Ceniceros, going over the post op diet and longer term eating plan. He himself is a living example of eating properly, so its easy to take his advice.

Luz drove us back to our hotel after taking us on a little tour of the downtown area, even tho I know she had many other things to look after that day.

Further to our stay at the Colonial Hotel, here are a few examples of how they've been looking after us. Shortly after getting here from the hospital, I had to go to the lobby to drop of some paperwork (hubby was out with Luz grabbing some groceries, etc.). I think they could tell that I was a little wobbly. On my way back to my room, I noticed that one of the Bell Boys was following a few feet behind me just to make sure I got back to my room okay. Wow.

Yesterday, my husband was in the laundry room at the hotel doing a load of laundry. He had a bit of a coughing spell....a few seconds later, one of the maintenance/ground keeper employees stepped into the laundry room and offered my husband a cold bottle of water.

Right now I'm sitting by the pool updating OH on my PC. Unfortunately, I can't reach any of the plugs, so my time out here is limited (have to work online). Last night the manager of the Colonial, Jurandir, let us know that they would be installing an electrical outlet within the next day or two that would reach the pool (within a safe distance, that is).

We're here until Friday.....we'll probably be updating again before then.

UPDATE 11 MONTHS POST OP - Oct 5, 2011

One pound to go 'til goal! Down 95 pounds! Wearing size 6! It has been a great year. I've had no troubles at all with my VSG. I can eat anything.....just not too much of it ;). My blood pressure is now about 95/50 (used to be around 200/100). No more CPAP. No more laryngospasm. I'll be posting pics soon.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Dr. Ungson and your amazing team!!!!!

Barb Turner
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Hi there everyone
I had a gastric sleeve on June 25th, 2015. Dr. Ungson was my surgeon at Mexicali Bariatric Center.
This was the best decision that I have ever made in my entire life. Hands down. I do not have any regrets at all. Not only am I happy that I had the surgery, I am thankful and happy that I went with Dr. Ungson. I did a lot of research before I committed and I appreciated how professional, accommodating, and responsible this team was.
Everything went as planned. I was well taken care of, and the facility was beyond my expectations. I felt very safe, and I am so glad that I made this choice.
Their follow up care is awesome, it was not a "butcher shop", my room was so very clean, the nurses were so sweet. I could keep going and going. I believe that they changed my life. I have had multiple surgeries in the states and none of them compare to the treatment and care I received in Mexicali.