Hello Everyone!
New to the forum and could really use some help from VGL patients. I've wanted WLS for decades and now at 40, I've decided to go to Mexico for VGS surgery. I'm overweight, but not enough for my insurance to cover in the US. I've never had any surgeries and besides pain in my knees, no complications from being overweight.
I could use some help with the following questions:
Do I need to contact a US Dr. before scheduling my surgery?
Will Mexico surgeons do all the preop labs/xrays? Will I need to do preops?
What happens when I return to the US? Will I need to find a WLS specialist ?
After weeks of extensive research, I've narrowed my search to Dr. Ariel Ortiz or Dr. Corvala. Dr. Ortiz seems wonderful, has a great bedside manner and performs a 'double seal' technique to prevent leakage. Dr. Corvala is a world renowned surgeon and operates in a hospital.
I've heard some reviews that the price can almost be doubled because of 'extras.' Does anyone have any first hand knowledge?
Also, does Dr. Ortiz have emergency services or an ER nearby?
Any help would greatly be appreciated. This surgery is quite expensive, but our health in priceless.
Love & Light!
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