Dr. Rumbaut saved my life on April 25, 2003. My BMI was 56, I was 55 years of age with sleep apnea, and I was having trouble walking, stooping, bending, etc., etc. I had researched bariatric surgery for a year and a half. My insurance would not cover weight loss surgery. After talking with several surgeons in the Houston area, one recommended Dr. Rumbaut in Mexico. After communicating with Dr. Rumbaut by email for a period of time, he turned me over to Doralisa for scheduling. Doralisa scheduled the surgery, hotel accommodations, transportation in Monterrey, and all lab tests preceding surgery. She is excellent with detail.

My aunt flew down with me on Wednesday, and on Thursday I met with doctors for testing. I then met with Dr. Rumbaut, and he agreed to operate the next morning. Hospital facilities and accommodations are state-of-the-art. My aunt stayed in the hospital's beautiful new wing with me, on a fold-out couch in my room. There was always an English speaking doctor available. The hospital made available an English-Spanish chart for communicating with the nurses. Dr. Rumbaut gave me his cell phone number, and I knew I was well-cared for by everyone involved. Dr. Rumbaut and his assistant visited me at least once a day, even after I was discharged back to the hotel.

My adjustment to the surgery has been very easy. I was back to work full time, two weeks following surgery. My BMI is now at 37, and I am still steadily losing weight. Would I do it again? Absolutely. Would I cross the border again for surgery with Dr. Rumbaut? In a heartbeat. I have never regretted my decision. And I now have a life to appreciate and look forward to. Thank you again, Dr. Rumbaut.

Clare

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