POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery REVIEWS
I Am 3 yrs Post-OP and Still Happy! My Journey!! :)
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I'm looking forward to having Gastric Sleeves...
WORTH IT$5,678
I'm looking forward to having Gastric Sleeves surgery this Spring if God permits. I'm tired of this weight and all the yo-yo diets. It's time to change my life, this time for good. I've been on "Real Self" for about a year now, man I love it. It helps me with my decision on choosing my surgeon and the do's and don't's when it comes to surgery of all kind. I'm thinking of Dr Wiszman in Margate, Fl or Dr Shillingford in Boca to
do the procedure. Both are charging the same price for self paying clients. I've heard great reviews on both doctors. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions, either way, I'm making the best choices of my life.
do the procedure. Both are charging the same price for self paying clients. I've heard great reviews on both doctors. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions, either way, I'm making the best choices of my life.
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UPDATED FROM ZaraAmi
2 months pre
mexico? i need honest opinions please.
I found a doctor here in Florida...Boca Raton, Fl that do the VGS at $10,500 which is high, however his credentials are really good. I've been doing a 4yrs research on the procedure and different doctors. Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Baja California, Mexico are just as good. I'm just worried because what ppl are saying about traveling to have procedures done outside the US. My thoughts are, no matter where you go, there's always some type of danger/problem/etc. I believe there are many other doctors in other countries who are great. Some ppl have the misconception on many things.
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March 13, 2015
I will be following you am thinking about it
March 13, 2015
I did it. It went great. Beside the gas pain all is well. Best decision I've made.
March 20, 2015
I did my sleev surgery in Tijuana wit Dr. Jaime Ponce De Leon. At the beginning I had similar doubts, however you will realize something, doctor in the states do this type o surgery 4 or 5 in a week. In Mexico due to the price they performed 4or5 a day. No doubt that any surgery has risks, but when the experience of this teams have thousands of experiences on their hands, you should be certain that those risk are minimized. Don't wait other 4 years, it's going to save your life, as it safe mine..
April 9, 2015
Hi and congrats! whom did you go with ? I'm going through BariatricPal. I'm doing the surgery with Dr Ponce in INT hospital as well. Apr 15 is my date! :-)
April 10, 2015
Hi there, I thank you. No, I went with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in TJ, Mexico. Congrats on your surgery date. Let us know how it goes. I'm in BariatricPal too, but did extensive research and the Dr center was US recognize and center of excellence. That's why I went there.
April 10, 2015
its all good, thanks for the reply :-)
How was it with bariatricPal? I'm communicating with David.
When did you give them your cashier's check?
I feel a little uneasy with giving the check ahead of time...
April 10, 2015
Were you in INT hospital? Whome did you go with? I'm with BariatricPal myself. I'm so anxious for the 15th its unreal...
April 22, 2015
I went to TJ Mexico at OCC with Dr Ariel Ortiz. I did my own research to find a bariatric doctor there.
April 22, 2015
Hi, my name is Flor, I live in Tijuana, Mexico. I will have my sleeve done May 6th by Dr. Jaime Ponce de León, regardless of the myths Tijuana has top notch hospitals, surgeons and they especifically cater to US citizens, check out their websites, I can recommend Tijuana Bariatrics, Dr. Jaime Ponce, also Ariel Ortiz and the clinic called "Obesity not for me" with Dr. Michel Macareno.
April 22, 2015
Thanks, but you must not have read my whole blog, I did my surgery over a month ago with Dr Ariel Ortiz in Mexico
May 23, 2015
VGS at $10,500...one of my friends had it done in Tennessee and he was self pay at $18,000.
August 12, 2015
You look absolutely beautiful you have a positive disposition and sassy to you was working it on the pic all dressed up to go out. Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself you deserve it!
UPDATED FROM ZaraAmi
19 days pre
Finally Getting Sleeved and I Choose MEXICO
I decided to have my procedure in Mexico. The surgeon is board certified in his country (MEXICO) and he's been in Opera and the Doctors show. His hospital is considered a "Excellent" center. Quality is no different then the US. Its 10 min away from San Diego. The coordinators are beyond excellent. It's the Obesity Control Center. Best decision I've made and I'm ready to start this journey. I'm starting at 278, standing at 5'5. I'm paid in full and flight tickets are brought.
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February 20, 2015
Congratulations my sleeve sister. When its time, then its time. I too has gotten so fed up with yoyo dieting and all this uncomfortable weight. Good luck on your journey and I will be sure to follow you.
February 20, 2015
Thanks sleeve sis. I started my pre-op diet today...it isn't that bad. Who will be your doctor? Btw, I'm Zara in Florida, 34. My doctor is Ariel Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana.
March 5, 2015
How mucg are you paying in Mx. I'll be following your journey. Like you im tired of the battle. Best of luck w/your surgery n weight loss
March 6, 2015
Hey there, it was $6,500. Thanks, I'm gonna try to post as much as I can. Yes, after yrs, I've finally decided to do this. I have 3 days left until I depart for Mexico and 6 until surgery. Can't wait for this journey to begin. Best of luck with yours as well.
March 6, 2015
ZaraAmi, wishing you well for 6 days time! Safe travels and a happy, slim and healthy future will be your success. Remember sip sip and walk walk, repeatedly ax soon as you can post op!
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