Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

1,404 Members
40,144 Posts
0 Online
Gastrointestinal System
/ Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Has anyone had gastric bypass done in Mexico?

deleted_user
deleted_user
Did you have difficulties with the followup? Were you able to find a local bariatric practitioner who was willing to help you with followup even though you had foreign-based surgery?
krystlmom
krystlmom
If you don't get an answer here in the advice part, take this question to the discussion posts.

I'm not the one to answer this question but have heard you may have a struggle on your hands, if you didn't have local Dr.'s lined up ahead of time.

A good resource to check out is:-

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-InfoCentral/

There is ALOT of info at this site! and ALOT of very friendly knowledgeable people! There are some at this website that have gone out of the country to have their surgery done! Good Luck!

God Bless!

Janelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
sleeplessRN had surgery abroad. you may want to try to contact her.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is another site, obesityhelp.com. There are different forums for different proceedures. I have seen others that have had VSG surgery in Mexico with alot of success. Maybe give them a try?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had surgery in Colombia and yes I have trouble finding a follow up doctor. I have access to my doctors in Colombia and the nutritionist via email and phone. So everytime I need them, they are just a phone call away. Somehow, I find that doctors here don't like it when people go to another country for gastric bypass. Its really sad but this country really has a problem with healthcare, and this is why I went to South America for my surgery. I don't regret it a bit, because I had a doctor that has performed over 3000 surgeries to people from all over the world, including celebrities. Now I am back, and cannot find a suitable doctor for my follow up. What a sad world!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,

You know I had my surgery done locally, but I had a long talk with my Internist and I am so much more comfortable with him.

I asked if he had GBS patients that he has followed and he told me he had. He said he felt comfortable taking care of all of the follow up and long term care so as soon as my 6 weeks is up and postop is cleared, I plan to only see him.

It is strange having 2 docs give different medication lists so I electing to go with whom I am most comfortable with. I guess my surgeon should have developed a better bedside manner...LOL! But to answer your question, just go and visit a few Internist/Family Practice Docs and find one you like and who can follow you with confidence.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • GrassIsGreen

    acknowlodging

    Posted by: GrassIsGreen
    Last Reply: GrassIsGreen
    15
    I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: irishwriter
    7905
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??