Sonographer1963
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Having gastric sleeve on May 8th in Tijuana Mexico. Starting to get a little nervous. Lots of people giving me a hard time about having it done in Mexico. Any advice?
Surgery in Tijuana Mexico
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Sonographer1963
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I have done research. I work in the medical field and have done many hours of research. I suppose I was wondering if anyone had the experience in Mexico and what their experience was like. A friend told me about online support groups and this is my first experience.
Texnoble
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Lots of people giving me a hard time about having it done in Mexico. Any advice?
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Hello Sonographer- I've heard of medical vacations and that is getting to be a trend. I've heard that foreign countries treat medical patients like royalty during the process. We've also heard about the horror stories like DianeSeattle describes. Did someone recommend the clinic you are going to? I think you owe it to yourself to get a first-hand account from one of their former patients. Bariatric surgery has become quite routine and my doctor has done so many he seemed bored talking about it! Even so, you would like to have some assurance on your doctor's length of experience, training, and patient satisfaction. So many of us are thrilled with our surgeries, however, there are accounts on here from those who had complications. Are you prepared for that possibility?
Good Luck to you.
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Hello Sonographer- I've heard of medical vacations and that is getting to be a trend. I've heard that foreign countries treat medical patients like royalty during the process. We've also heard about the horror stories like DianeSeattle describes. Did someone recommend the clinic you are going to? I think you owe it to yourself to get a first-hand account from one of their former patients. Bariatric surgery has become quite routine and my doctor has done so many he seemed bored talking about it! Even so, you would like to have some assurance on your doctor's length of experience, training, and patient satisfaction. So many of us are thrilled with our surgeries, however, there are accounts on here from those who had complications. Are you prepared for that possibility?
Good Luck to you.
Sonographer, I echo the concerns expressed by Diane and Tex. How many bariatric surgeries has this Mexican surgeon performed? You must consider the possibility of complications. Are u prepared to be hospitalized in the event of an adverse outcome?
Not sure if you're going there because of the out of pocket expense (cheaper there than the U.S.) & insurance won't cover. Or because the surgeon is identified as the best in the business, but in the future, if problems come up, will your health insurance cover services associated with procedure done out of the country?....and what about the intense follow ups that are recommended? These are things to think abt.
Nevertheless, please let us know you pulled thru and how you're doing. This is serious surgery, and maybe u can share something with us that we hadn't considered. Wishing you the best!
Not sure if you're going there because of the out of pocket expense (cheaper there than the U.S.) & insurance won't cover. Or because the surgeon is identified as the best in the business, but in the future, if problems come up, will your health insurance cover services associated with procedure done out of the country?....and what about the intense follow ups that are recommended? These are things to think abt.
Nevertheless, please let us know you pulled thru and how you're doing. This is serious surgery, and maybe u can share something with us that we hadn't considered. Wishing you the best!
honeysgirl
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Our local TV station did segment on people who went to Mexico and had to have corrections when they got back to the U.S.
Maybe you can find it. It is KATC.com in Lafayette,La.
Best of luck.
Maybe you can find it. It is KATC.com in Lafayette,La.
Best of luck.
Hi @Sonographer1963 , how are you....hope all is well with you and that your surgery was successful!