help me narrow down mexico surgeon choice

djpfeils · 01-12-2008, 04:34 PM

I have recently begun my research to determine where I want to have my LAP-BAND® surgery in Mexico. It is the only way that I can afford it. I have read good reviews on Dr Aceves and Rumbault. would like your opinion and other surgeons that have a good record. I need to also be able to fill in MINNESOTA.

FLMan · 01-12-2008, 05:11 PM

I just got back from Mexico with Dr. Pedro Kuri in TJ he does his surgery at Hospital Angeles which is right over the border from San Diego.... He was great! Hospital was great!! staff was great!!
And only 7500 that was WONDERFUL!!
check him out on his website.

FLMan · 01-12-2008, 05:13 PM

I just got back from Mexico with Dr. Pedro Kuri in TJ he does his surgery at Hospital Angeles which is right over the border from San Diego.... He was great! Hospital was great!! staff was great!!
And only 7500 that was WONDERFUL!!
check him out on his website. Lap Band Surgery - Dr. Kuri & Associates

BlooEyez · 01-12-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FLMan

I just got back from Mexico with Dr. Pedro Kuri in TJ he does his surgery at Hospital Angeles which is right over the border from San Diego.... He was great! Hospital was great!! staff was great!!
And only 7500 that was WONDERFUL!!
check him out on his website. Lap Band Surgery - Dr. Kuri & Associates

Nice to see you back and glad all went well for you!

WASaBubbleButt · 01-13-2008, 01:32 AM

Whatever your decision is, please read my sig link.

Congrats on getting this far in your journey! WLS is pretty cool!

drpeperlvr · 01-13-2008, 11:08 PM

I had my surgery done by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali on November 17. So far I have lost 33 lbs and lots of inches! My pants keep falling off and my shirts finally fit nice and loose! Oh back to your question... I am partial to Dr. A of course, but I would recommend him to anyone. The hospital is very clean and Dr. A and his staff are awesome people. I just got back from my first fill from Dr. A, well his assistant Dr. Campos and it was sooo easy. So if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

moosemama · 01-22-2008, 07:15 PM

I just had surgery with Dr. Valencia. I also had surgery with one of those clinics that had an unbelievable price and so regret it. Dr. Valencia was straight forth and said he may or may not be able to do my surgery not, sure send me your money and we will do it then try to do it and can't. I was impressed with his whole team and how professional and caring they are. It has been several months since my surgery and he still calls and emails to check up on me. Also when I had complications he communicated to the doctor here in America. With having had surgery and bad experiences with another Mexican doctor I was taken aback at how well my experience was with Dr. Valencia.

mistyone · 01-23-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by moosemama

I just had surgery with Dr. Valencia. I also had surgery with one of those clinics that had an unbelievable price and so regret it. Dr. Valencia was straight forth and said he may or may not be able to do my surgery not, sure send me your money and we will do it then try to do it and can't. I was impressed with his whole team and how professional and caring they are. It has been several months since my surgery and he still calls and emails to check up on me. Also when I had complications he communicated to the doctor here in America. With having had surgery and bad experiences with another Mexican doctor I was taken aback at how well my experience was with Dr. Valencia.

I agree with you. Dr. Valencia and his team are awesome!

floydsgurl · 01-23-2008, 01:50 AM

Dr. Aceves did my surgery in June of 06.I have lost 162 lbs. in 19 months.I have went from a very tight 26W. down to a 14W.The entire staff are wonderful.

mindyemt08 · 01-23-2008, 01:10 PM

I had surgery 1/10/08 with Dr. Rumbaut. I could recommend highly enough. Awesome experience. He is THE MOST EXPERIENCED lap-band® dr in the entire western hemisphere. I recommend him 100%. Just my opinion and experience though.

Dedria · 01-25-2008, 09:40 PM

I am very happy with the doctors at Obesity Goodbye... they have done thousands of bands... one of them mine. I've lost 120 lbs never to gain it back.

rickysgirl · 01-25-2008, 11:57 PM

Please don't go to Mexico to have this done....My friend came home with a really bad infection.

Christal · 01-26-2008, 12:09 PM

I had mine done with Dr. Lopez Corvala at the Angeles Hospital in Tijuana. The website I used was Welcome to Beliteweight. They can give you a list of places to get fills or I even found a website. Fill Centers USA - Weight Loss Surgery - Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Surgery - Lap Band Surgery Information and Support. They do mine.

greeneyedlady19 · 01-27-2008, 04:14 AM

who was your doctor in mexico? my daugter is set for surgery 2-8-08 with dr.alberto aceves. please reply!!! thanks

greeneyedlady19 · 01-27-2008, 04:16 AM

this makes me feel good. my daughter is set for her LAP-BAND® the 8th of february 2008.of course i'm worried