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Rio Bravo Reversal review: Tubal reversal done wrong 91

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I just discoverd 4 years later that a tubal reversal that was done on me in jan06 was not performed correctly. I have pictures of the sutures that were used and so you can only guess how the rest of my tubes looks. You see the white piece sticking out. Thats the sutures used

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madeline0603
Toronto, CA
Jun 24, 2010 1:01 pm EDT

I am interested in this procedure--were you able to get pregnant--why is the procedure wrong? showing stitches means little to the person looking for a reversal--why is it wrong? what would be right? Can you provide more info- this is a serious question-I am looking to do this reversal outside of US
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hermely
Manchester, US
Aug 19, 2010 11:03 pm EDT

I went to Rio bravo with Dr Perez on march 2007 and by may 2007 i was pregnant..my friend went there same on november 2007 and by january 2008 was pregnant..today my son is almost 3 years and my friends son is 2 years and she is pregnant again if i were you i would check if something else is wrong since this procedure is not 100 percent accurate and some patients have other medical issues...anyway i recommend Dr Perez 100 percent he is awsome...

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babycakes1971
Saint Louis, US
Sep 20, 2010 10:51 am EDT
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I know this woman and yes she did go to Dr. Perez, and yes she was not able to concieve~ but reversal surgery is not guaranteed!

I went a month after this woman and I now have 2 beautiful babies to show for my reversal with Dr. Perez. Dr. Perez has SO MANY success stories. I feel your pain Becky, at not having a successful reversal, but please don't bash the Dr... So many women benefit from him.

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lorenda
parma, US
Dec 14, 2010 8:27 pm EST

i really think its just a gamble to tell the truth cause nobody can tell you weather its going to work or not but im getting ready now to the the tubal reversal cause my new husband wants a baby well we want a child together and im so willing to try it. but id love to have yalls comments on this and any dr thats good. it really seems that dr prez that had lots of sucess with the tubal reversal that he has done/

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lenaboo
Indianapolis, US
Jan 03, 2011 11:38 pm EST
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i had a reversal done by Dr. Perez in November of 2009. I went to my Dr. the other day and had an HSG done and the Dr said that whomever did your surgery did a very good job on your tubes. they were wide open and he said i healed nicely with no scar tissue. I thank God for Rio Bravo reversals and would reccommend him to others. It has a lot to do with the individual following the instuctions of the Dr. that can help in their healing. The Dr. is good and has made lots of dreams come true for several women. I've just finished school which is why i havent tried to conceive yet, but my Dr. gave me the go and said all is well to have another child. Thank you Dr. Perez...

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Steph424
Fort Worth, US
Jan 14, 2011 1:55 pm EST

Dr. Perez did my reversal in March of 2010 and got pregnant in October of 2010! He's a wonderful doctor and I would go back to see him in a heartbeat! :-) Reversals are not 100% guaranteed, no matter who your doctor is.

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notsure2011
US
Feb 03, 2011 2:39 am EST

Did you feel safe going over there? I have seen so much violence on the news about Mexico so I want to know about the safety of the drive there and back.

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lorenda
parma, US
May 19, 2011 3:21 am EDT

Well I have to say that Dr. Perez is a very good dr. and for the people saying he aint need to stop lying saying he is a bad dr cause he will tell u when he does the tr that there isnt no 100% that u can have a baby and he will do what he has to do to try to give u the gift of another child. He is the best! Thanks Dr. Perez for all u have done !

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tUlip223
Abbeville, US
Jun 05, 2011 9:29 pm EDT

Just because someone has a bad experience is no reason to bash. If they are so good of doctors why do they bann people for telling the truth. Why do they refuse to return phone calls to the patients doctors and emails to the patients and doctors.? Why did they cut off my right tube without my permission. YES I HAVE IT ON VIDEO IF ANYONE WANTS ANY INFORMATION LET ME KNOW! I HAVE EVERYTHING ON VIDEO. I HAVE HOW IT WAS SO HOT THEY WERE WIPING SWEAT AWAY AND HOW MY HUSBAND WAS WEAK FROM THE HEAT! DONT FORGET I PAID AN EXTRA 640 FOR LATEX FREE SUPPLIES AND I ENDED UP WITH A 21 THOUSAND DOLLAR HOSPITAL BILL AND RUSHED THE EMERGENCY ROOM FROM LATEX ALLERGY AND SEVERE SPINAL HEADACHE. I ALSO HAVE VIDEO OF THEM STICKING ME 17 TIMES IN MY BACK EVEN GOING AS HIGH AS ABOVE MY BRA STRAP TO DO AN EPIDURAL WHICH HAS NOW GIVEN ME A PINCH NERVE IN MY BACK. SO DONT MAKE UGLY AND BASH PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD AWFUL EXPERIENCES! IT WAS DISGUSTING IN THE SHOWERS THERE WAS MOLD. AND THERE WERE FILTHY LAUNDRY LEFT IN THE HALLS. NO WAY TO CALL THE DOCTOR OR NURSES NO CALL BUTTON. NOT TO MENTION THE EPIDURAL WAS NOT EVEN IN MY BACK PROPERLY SO WHEN THEY PUSHED IT GUESS WHAT IT SHOT OUT OF MY BACK AND I WAS LEFT WITH PROFINA AND NO EPIDURAL. PROFINA HAS BEEN BANNED IN THE USA AND 13 OTHER COUNTRIES BECAUSE OF SUDDEN DEATH. I THINK ITS WONDERFUL THAT YOU ALL HAVE HAD SUCCESS STORIES..BUT DONT YOU DARE BASH A LADY FOR TELLING THE TRUTH. THEIR SUCCESS RATES POSTED ARE LIES...THEY ARE DOCTORED AND ALTERED AND THEY DO NOT ALLOW YOU TO POST YOUR TESTIMONY IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD JUST A PERFECT EXPERIENCE. THEY EDIT YOUR POST AND TESTIMONIES AND YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DISAGREE. ANYONE ON THEIR MEMBER BOARD BASHES WOMEN FOR TELLING THE TRUTH. WELL GUESS WHAT...I HAD A TERRIFYING ORDEAL AND EXPERIENCE. I HAD TO CHARGE BACK TO GET ONLY PART OF MY MONEY BACK FOR THE EXTRA SEDATION WHICH WAS DENIED TO ME DURING SURGERY! I BEGGED AND CRIED BECAUSE I PAID FOR IT BUT WAS LEFT TO CRY AND FEEL EVERY EXCRUTIATING THING THAT WAS DONE TO ME. AND TOLD THAT I DIDNT NEED IT..THEN THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK FOR SOMETHING THEY DIDNT USE..BUT THANK GOD FOR PAYPAL BECAUSE I GOT THE SEDATION BACK. NOW IM WORKING ON THE LATEX FREE SUPPLIES FEE SINCE I HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION. AND YES THEY ARE IN MEXICO BUT THEY USE PAYPAL FOR PAYMENTS AND ITS THROUGH A TEXAS COMPANY...GUESS WHAT LADIES YOU CAN TAKE ACTION. WHY IF THEY HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE DO THEY BANN THE PEOPLE WHO HAD EXTREMELY MESSED UP EXPERIENCES...DO WE NOT DESERVE THE SAME SUPPORT EVERYONE ELSE DOES JUST BECAUSE WE DIDNT HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE? LAST TIME I CHECKED WE DID HAVE A RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND WHATS MESSED UP IS THAT WE WERE LIED TO. I NEVER GAVE PERMISSION FOR THEM TO TAKE MY RIGHT TUBE. I NEVER KNEW THEY WOULD DOCTOR AND ALTER TESTIMONIES AND POST. IF YOU POST SOMETHING AND THEY DONT AGREE THEY RUN TO THE MODERATOR AND THEY HAVE YOU BANNED OR YOUR POST REMOVED. ITS SICKENING. I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ALL OF THIS BEFORE I WENT. NOW I HAVE TO HAVE A SECOND REVERSAL AND SEE IF THEY CAN REATTACH THE RIGHT TUBE THAT THE DOCTORS TOOK OFF WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. AND HOPEFULLY THEY CAN FIX THE LEFT SIDE THAT SUPPOSEDLY HAD SO MUCH ENDOMETRIOSIS THAT THEY HAD TO MAKE THE TUBE 4CM BUT YET WHEN I HAD A LAP THERE IS NO SIGN OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AND NEVER WAS! I PRAY TO GOD THAT THE NEXT DOCTOR CAN FIX WHAT DR LEVI DIAZ AND ROBERTO PEREZ DID. THEY DID A BOTCH JOB. ITS NOT ABOUT ME NOT GETTING PREGNANT ITS NOT ABOUT THE LENGTH. ITS ABOUT THEM TAKING SOMETHING OFF WHEN THEY HAD NO PERMISSION AND IGNORING MY CALLS AND EMAILS AND MY DOCTORS CALLS AND EMAILS AS WELL. THEY WOULD ANSWER IF THEY HAD NOTHING TO HIDE. THE PAPER I WAS GIVEN CONFLICTS WITH WHAT WAS TOLD TO US AFTER SURGERY. WE WERE LIED TO AND TREATED LIKE CRAP AND GUESS WHAT I CANT TELL MY STORY TO ANYONE BECAUSE ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SUCCESS LIKE TO BASH PEOPLE INSTEAD OF HAVING SYMPATHY FOR OUR LIVES BEING PUT IN DANGER AND OUR FERTILITY COMPRIMISED. INSTEAD OF BASHING HAVE SOME COMPASSION. YOU ALL CLAIM TO BE CHRISTIAN LIKE BUT YOU SURE DONT ACT LIKE IT. THALL SHALL NOT JUDGE..DOES THAT SOUND FAMILIAR? IF WE ARE HERE JUST TELLING THE TRUTH WE ARE NOT JUDGING WE ARE SHARING OUR EXPERIENCES. AND THE REASON WHY I AM POSTING NOW IS BECAUSE IT MAKES ME VERY ANGRY TO SEE SOMEONE BASH A LADY FOR HER JUST TELLING HER SIDE OF HER EXPERIENCE. NOT EVERYONE IS GOING TO HAVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE..ITS NOT A GUARANTEE AS YOU HAVE SAID BUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HER AND THE PICTURES SHE HAS IS NOT JUST AN ACCIDENT. ITS CARELESSNESS. ITS PUT HER THROUGH HELL AND I PROMISE I CRY DAILY BECAUSE IM LIVING IN HELL KNOWING WHAT THESE DOCTORS DID TO ME AND IT MAKES ME SICK. I WILL SCREAM AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS TO ANYONE MY STORY AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME TO SHUT UP AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME I CANT TELL MY STORY. IF THE DOCTORS WOULD BE IGNORING US AND NEGLECTING US AND REFUSING TO ADMIT HEY WE MADE A MISTAKE LET US APOLOGIZE OR LET US GIVE YOU THE PARTIAL REFUND THAT YOU PAID AND WE DIDNT USE THEN MAYBE JUST MAYBE I WOULD NOT BE SO ANGRY. THATS MY OPINION AND I COULD CARE LESS WHO AGREES WITH ME OR NOT...

LADIES PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DONT GO TO RIO BRAVO. THATS MY OPINION. AND I AM ENTITILED TO MY OWN OPINION. I HAVE A VERY VERY VERY DEAR FRIEND OF MINE WHO WENT AND GOT PREGNANT A MONTH LATER..BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN EVERYONE WILL HAVE A PEACHY EXPERIENCE. ALSO YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT THEY TELL YOU THAT SPERM DAMAGES YOUR TUBES SO YOU CANT HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX FOR 2 MONTHS...THAT IS THE MOST STUPID THING AND ABSURD THING I HAVE EVER HEARD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! IF SPERM CAUSED SCAR TISSUE TO YOUR TUBES THEN WE ALL WOULDNT BE HERE BECAUSE OUR PARENTS SURE HAD UNPROTECTED SEX! THEY TELL YOU THAT SO THEY CAN BLAME YOU FOR HAVING SEX TOO EARLY IF YOUR TUBES ARE BLOCKED. ITS FUNNY I CHECKED AROUND THE COUNRTY AND WHEN I SEE THE ACTUAL TRUE SUCCESS STORIES THAT ARE NOT ALTERED AND ACTUALLY SPEAK WITH THOSE WOMEN...THEY ARE ALL SATISFIED. THERE HAS NEVER EVER BEEN A COMPLAINT OR COMPLAINTS AS THESE THAT I HAVE HEARD AND I AM MAKING AGAINST RIOBRAVOREVERSALS.COM BY DOCTOR LEVI DIAZ AND ROBERTO PEREZ. IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION I HAVE PICTURES AND VIDEO AND I AM TRYING TO GET A GROUP OF WOMEN TO OFFER SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BANNED AND SCREWED OVER AND IGNORED AND NEGLECTED. WE DESERVE SUPPORT TOO! PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR MORE INFORMATION...SEXYMEDIC4U@YAHOO.COM lOOK AT THE PICTURE..IF I PAID FOR LATEX FREE SUPPLIES WHY ARE THEY USING A SHEET TO PREVENT THE LATEX TOURNEQUET FROM TOUCHING ME? WHY ARE THEY NOT WEARING GLOVES? PRETTY UNSANITARY NOT TO USE GLOVES! AND THAT 640 DOLLARS FOR LATEX FREE SUPPLIES I GUESS PAID FOR THEM TO USE THE SHEET. THEY NEVER PURCHASED ANYTHING LATEX FREE. THE LAST PICTURE IS JUST TO SHOW YOU THE TYPE OF SUTURE THEY USED. IT WAS LIKE FISHING TWINE. AND WAS SO THICK THAT THIS IS HOW I WAS LEFT TO HEAL. THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY INCISION WHICH IS OPPOSITE IN THE PICTURE *LEFT IN THE PICTURE* CAME OPEN AND I HAD TO TAKE 3 ANTIBIOTICS FOR 2 WEEKS. THIS IS NOTHING. I HAVE PLENTY MORE PICTURE. BECAUSE ITS BEEN SAID BEFORE..IM GOING TO MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR RIGHT NOW..YES I AM OVERWEIGHT BUT IF THAT WAS SUCH A PROBLEM LIKE EVERYONE IS BASHING ME SAYING I WAS TOO OVERWEIGHT..THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER TAKEN MY MONEY IF I WAS TOO OVERWEIGHT..AND SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE BUT I WAS NOT THE BIGGEST PATIENT THEY HAVE HAD. I AM NOT THAT BIG! WEIGHT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH SOMEONE GOING ABOVE MY BRA STRAP FOR AN EPIDURAL. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD A PROBLEM WITH A SPINAL OR EPIDURAL AND NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS..SO THIS WAS A LOAD OF BULLCRAP. BASH ME ALL YOU WANT JUST WATCH WHAT YOU SAY BECAUSE I SPEAK FACTS I HAVE PICTURES AND VIDEOS TO BACK MY STORY UP. YOU CAN PRAISE YOUR DOCTOR AND GLORIFY HIM ALL YOU WANT BUT DONT CALL ME A LIAR UNTIL YOU SEE THE TRUTH.

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Jennie Smith -Abrams
US
Oct 29, 2017 1:04 pm EDT
Replying to comment of tUlip223

I need proof send it to me at jennie.smith23@yahoo.com then I will believe it

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Laura Fuentes
US
Mar 19, 2018 3:57 pm EDT
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Hi can you email me at laurarodriguez378@yahoo.com. i was actually considering going to dr roberto perez thanks

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MorganLC
US
Oct 23, 2018 12:50 pm EDT
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Did you ever get an email from this person? The email address makes me think it's a scan and I don't even want to click in the link

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Amanda Marie Cooper
US
Dec 29, 2018 2:51 am EST
Replying to comment of tUlip223

I had a similar experience with the so called support group, you are right. If you say something, they block you.

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4thisreason
Muncie, US
Jun 06, 2011 5:42 pm EDT
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I don't think these girls are liars. I think they need to be heard and validated. For those of you that have had a very bad experience with Dr. Perez, I am truly sorry for your pain and what you have been through. I truly believe that you would rather be doing other things than spending time on this website. My heart goes out to you girls. I hope you are able to find a resolution. Hugs and blessings.

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RENASOSA4
Roswell, US
Aug 11, 2011 8:13 pm EDT

I JUST HAD A TUBAL REV IN RIO BRAVO ON JULY 27 2011 YESTURDAY WAS 2 WEEKS IM PRAYING THAT I GET PREGO I WILL KEEP EVER1 UP DATERED I DNT WANNA RITE MUCH CUZ EVERY!S STOY IS THE SAME BUT THEY SAY IN 2 MON CAN TRY 2 GET PERGO SO LETS SEE IM 29 MY TUBES WERE TIED FOR 5YEARS I LIVE IN ROSWELL NM

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Neyra Jaimes
US
Jan 29, 2019 3:31 pm EST
Replying to comment of RENASOSA4

HELLO, DID YOU EVER GET PREGNANT OR HOW ARE YOU DOING...? PLEASE LET ME KNOW CAUSE IM SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2019.. OR PLEASE EMAIL ME JNINA002@GMAIL.COM

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mainmom5
Newton, US
Oct 04, 2011 8:07 pm EDT

Renasosa4 ~ Are you pregnant yet? My husband and I are wanting to go to Rio Bravo for a reversal before the end of the year. Would you recommend Dr Perez and that hospital? We are scared because we haven't been out of the country ;) Thanks!

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SSzabo89
US
Feb 18, 2017 11:30 am EST
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Did you end up using him?(dr perez) i am having a hard time finding and Dr and like you have never left the country.

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nfoster
Englewood, US
Nov 27, 2011 1:14 am EST

Can the ppl on here who have had experience with rio bravo reversals email me please. I am considering using them for a reversal but I am worried. Only have funds to do this once. My emAil is nikkifoster8016@gmail.com . Thanks y'all=)

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tholbrook79
Milwaukie, US
Dec 15, 2011 1:24 am EST
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I had my reversal in 2007 with DR Perez, no problems at all. Both tubes are open but I have secondary infertility. I am sorry to hear about the one or two out of the hundreds of reversals he does that go bad..

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esh j
US
Jan 16, 2012 3:05 am EST

I really wanna go and get a reversal in mexico, but I see some one put they spent 21, 000. An I was going there because I thought it was cheaper.

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levidiaz
MX
Jan 16, 2012 4:19 pm EST
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well this is dr levi we are sorry about your experience but we never neglect you for extra meds or the latex but you are right you can talk and write all you want and the pictures say a million things just like the ones send to us from other hospitales that you try to say it was from this hospital. so all together people are entitled to go anywere you want and do encourage you to go were your hearth tell you to go bye

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SCORPIO WOMAN
Dallas, US
Feb 02, 2012 7:11 pm EST

i just want to know was a passport involved to get back across from the border for a us born citizen what identification did you have to have to go to rio bravo mexico I really would like to know getting tubal reversal in a week or two thaNKS

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levidiaz
MX
Feb 07, 2012 4:38 pm EST
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yes the passport would be needed to cross to the USA still being a citizen but as long as you have the paper that says that you aply for the passport you could still pass and you need your birth certificate and ID BYE HOPE THIS answers your questions

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Sammie1mom
US
May 12, 2019 4:54 pm EDT
Replying to comment of levidiaz

I want to get my tubes untied but I can't find how to schedule or anything. Can you tell me the phone number or email address or both please? Thank you.

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Lisadp2008
Beaverton, US
Feb 16, 2012 11:21 pm EST

I am sorry for your bad experience, but I went there in 2007 for a TR and mine went good. my only complaints are that the nurses did not speak english and no one came in to give me pain meds during the night so I ended up giving myself more of the epidural med, just a tiny bit when it would become unbearable. and the ride from the hospital to the airport was ruff due to road construction
. but other then that it went good. for me it was successful I was left with 6-7cm on both sides, I had a HSG which showed both tubes are open and the HSG doctor commented that it looks the the TR doctor did a excellent job, I have been pregnant twice now but both ended in early miscarriage. overall I am happy I went to rio bravo reversals. there is no way I could have ever afforded one here.
here is my album of photos from my TR trip the doctors were nice enough to take pictures for me seeing as I only had my teenager with me. http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i90/lisadh2004/Our%20Tubal%20Reversal%20Trip/

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mccb0112
Corsicana, US
May 28, 2012 12:15 pm EDT
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I went to Rio Bravo last week for my tubal reversal everything went very smooth. The nurses were very nice but the language barrier was not horrible because the doctor checked on me often. Overall I feel me and my husband made the right decision in going there. The doctor told us we had to wait 2 weeks to even have sex and 2 months to try and conceive other websites say you can try immediately... But we will try and follow doctors orders :)

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nro1
Tyler, US
Nov 10, 2012 10:54 am EST
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i am a patient of rio bravo reversals. I am on the main forum page as well, i've never had my post, stories or comments altered, whether good or bad. I went in june 2012, and im 7wks pregnant. i had a wonderful experiance and i also have pictures and video of my tr surgery. I never saw any wrong doing or any type of filth. The hospital was very clean and my room had its own a/c so i was super cool. I was and felt as if i was at home. would recommend rio bravo reversals to anyone.

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Jessica Holsinger
US
Oct 06, 2018 1:43 am EDT
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How much did u pay total?

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stanley03
Culpeper, US
Jan 19, 2013 4:50 pm EST
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Im going to dr perez next month and I want to know how it is there anyine with any information please email me stanleycatrina@yahoo.com

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shan82
US
May 01, 2013 10:38 am EDT

hi,
I was wonering if anyone had had this suregery recently ... alot of these posts are from years ago! anyways im wanting to have this surgery & im a lil scared of the horror stories you hear of Mx. I'm perfectly healthy and not iver weight etc. any advice? and any advice on Dr.Perez?

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ariclady
Indianapolis, US
Sep 14, 2013 3:04 am EDT

I was wondering if anyone is planning to go to Dr. Perez around March 2013? please contact me at natashaj1125@yahoo.com...don't want to be the only one there at that time.

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ariclady
Indianapolis, US
Sep 14, 2013 3:05 am EDT

Anyone going to Dr. Perez for a reversal around March 2013 please contact me at natashaj1125@yahoo.com. I don't want to be the only one there...thanks

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Daisy mc
Greenfield, US
Dec 11, 2013 4:57 pm EST

I'm planning on going by March but now i have to apply for a passport, cause i don't have one neither my husband n i didn't know we needed one . I know if is God's wishes we will have a few babies and my faith over this is big. My husband has no children and i would love to be the one his baby mommy.

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M Trueba
Corpus Christi, US
Feb 07, 2014 6:21 pm EST

Hello, my husband and I are in the process of scheduling. I have a few questions of anyone non bias.
-Violence? Was it out of the ordinary of what you see around the states? Yes I hear of drug wars border wars etc., I live in Texas and we have the same type of stuff going on here. So in a nutshell, did you fear for your life?
-Cleanliness? What was the atmosphere like?
-Staff? Did they tend to your needs/wants? Where you awake and oriented throughout procedure? Or was it similar to when you had the ligation done? Did you have to sleep in the hospital? Was it scary or out of the ordinary from a hospital here in the states.
-Epidural- I didn't even have this when I had my son, is this necessary? If it is not required, am I going to be in a lot of pain?
-Passport: I have birth certificate and ID, do I still need a passport?
-Dr's? Well just calling into Rio bravo, I was able to speak to a live doctor right then and there, I believe his name was Dr. Levi, he was very soothing and informative. He actually relieved a bunch of stress and questions. The only ackward moment was when I tried my hand at speaking Spanish and come to find out he spoke perfect English.
I am pretty sure I want to go this route, I understand that nothing is guaranteed, not even here in the states. Even if the do the reversal 100% right, you still face that chance of not conceiving. I just want to know from someone who in recent past has gone there.
Please feel free to email me at mmolina1017@gmail.com

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LA Maquina de Logica
Worcester, US
Feb 09, 2014 3:10 pm EST

My wife and I just went for a reversal a while ago, and I think I can answer most of the questions here.
We were picked up at the airport, and brought across the Mexican border. Passports were not required at this point. Was there Poverty? Yes. Crime? We saw absolutely none. After a 15 minute ride, we arrived at the hospital.
The hospital is not what a lot of Americans are used to seeing. By American standards, it might be classified as a clinic. From what I saw, it contained no more than a dozen rooms. The room we were in contained; a bed, futon, prep room, and bathroom/shower.
Consultation - Dr. Levi will come in with a nurse, draw a small amount of blood, and spend as much time as it takes to get all the questions and answers out of the way. He's very thorough and courteous. Later, an EKG is performed.
Cleanliness - The place is extremely clean. I think they mop the floors about 5+ times per shift! (and free Wifi.)
Food - Real Mexican food. Made by real Mexicans! (Their version of a Hamburger is damn good! - so is everything else!)
Staff - The staff was great. Although, very few of them speak English, if you have a basic understanding of Spanish, it will make things that much easier, but it's not required. A smile, "please" and "thank you" is understood by everyone.
The procedure - The techniques they use aren't used as much in American medicine, but it doesn't mean they're any less effective. Prior to the procedure, you're prepped, and wheeled to the operating room, an IV is started, Midazolam is administered, and you're back is cleansed around the site of the epidural. A catheter is also put in place. (Midazolam makes you comfortable, carefree, dulls the memory, and is the first step in the sedation process.)
Doctors Perez, Levi, Jose, the anesthesiologist, and a nurse are in the operating room.
At this point, the doctors welcome the boyfriend, husband, travel partner into the O.R. (You must wear scrubs, and you are allowed to take pictures.)
Just prior to the procedure, Diprivan* (Propofol) is administered, further sedating the patient. From here in, the anesthesiologist monitors heart-rate, blood pressure, and breathing. (Having a very basic understanding of medicine also made me feel at ease.) Diprivan*, Midazolam, and Atropine were within inches of the patient at all times.
*One poster mentioned that there was burning around the IV site when the Diprivan was administered. This is a common side-effect, and nothing to worry about. Diprivan is very fast acting, and wears off quickly. Some patients will regain partial consciousness as the Diprivan wears off during the procedure (my wife did), but the epidural takes care of the pain, and the Midazolam erases any memory of it, and the anesthesiologist steps in, and puts you right back to sleep.
A very small incision is made (approx 2 inches / 7cm - 8cm) in the belly, the tubes are located, and repaired. From the time of entering the O.R, to the time of leaving, was approximately 90 minutes. Actual surgery time, about 30-40 minutes. Quick and easy!
Following the procedure, the patient is brought back to their room (epidural still in place), and allowed to watch TV, and drink some liquids. The doctors tell you, "If you experience any pain, let us know." As the day went on, a little bit of soreness set in. I notified the nurse (Sergio), and medicine was given. (Sergio was a great guy and funny!)
The following day, it's time to go home!
The shuttle driver (Armin) drives you back to the U.S. This is where you need your passport, or passport card. The guards at the border are a hard working group. Be polite, and you'll be done in less than 5 minutes.
If you've flown in to McAllen, get a room at the Marriott, which is approximately 1/2 - 1 mile from the airport, and spend the night. My wife was feeling up to walking around, so we went for lunch at Tony Roma's, and then stopped at the shoe store between the hotel and restaurant.
Two points of interest - Bring a stool softener. (No straining on the toilet! - Or you'll find yourself back in the hospital for another procedure!) Secondly, the vending machine reads, "$10.00" for a can of Coke. Not realizing that they use the "$" for Mexican Pesos, I couldn't get away fast enough! (I later found out $10.00 Pesos equates to $.75 USD - Oops!)

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gm00bs
US
Aug 20, 2018 10:55 am EDT

Now that it has been 4 years, will you give us an update?

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fingers crossed
Houston, US
Feb 13, 2014 2:36 am EST

Your too funny but I am heading that way as scared as I am I looked for a while. He is the best hoping for success.

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mami6344
Bradenton, US
Feb 13, 2014 1:44 pm EST

hello i try to make my appt. for march but everyone tells me is to dangers over there.

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BullieGuy
US
Feb 22, 2014 11:03 pm EST

"Fingers Crossed", no need to be nervous! I know, it's easier said than done. .

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Hchurch
Redmond, US
Feb 28, 2014 2:14 am EST

I went 2/22/14 and I had a blast Levi and Sergio and Jose were my fave people thru the experience. My husband was with me the whole time. I have 6cm on each side and I was cut tied and burned also called parkland tubal ligation.. Healing great feeling like I never had surgery!

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eve/77
Los Angeles, US
Mar 04, 2014 10:07 pm EST

Hello ladies,

I am looking to go to Dr. Perez (Rio Bravo) but little scared after reading all the bad reviews. So the reason to this message is to get any ladies that have had the TR at his facility and with Dr. Perez if you could please email me or if maybe I could speak to anyone regarding there experience just to ease my mind before going forward with the whole thing PLEASE! My email: evemorales77@yahoo.com ...Thank You!

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darlyne2010
Mission, US
Mar 10, 2014 6:40 am EDT

I am 29, I got my tubal ligation 4 years ago after delivering my third daughter who just turned 4. Yesterday I went to Rio Bravo to check out the hospital. Every was very clean. Everything looked real good. I scheduled my appointment for this coming Wednesday. With God's will everything will go well.

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kat77
none, US
Mar 18, 2014 4:53 pm EDT

I too would like to hear from anyone that has gone to Rio Bravo for a reversal please. mysecret0577@yahoo.com

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MOMOF2GIRLS2BOYS
US
Mar 21, 2014 6:17 pm EDT

I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN TR WITH DR. PEREZ AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF HIS FOMER PATIENTS.
MHEMPHILL82@AOL.COM

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kat cortez
big spring, US
May 30, 2014 8:38 pm EDT
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I am truly interested in the tr with dr perez. i am wondering if any one can share some kind of information on the cost? How much more expensive is it than the actual cost of 2, 500 it displays on the website and about how much more it would cost? Thanks in advance!

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lonisantana
US
Jul 14, 2014 5:56 am EDT

I am going in august and This has helped alot I Guess u take the good with the bad.

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lonisantana
US
Jul 14, 2014 5:57 am EDT

Going to rio braVo Next month wish me luck

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melaniameyers
gaston, US
Jul 15, 2014 9:14 pm EDT

hi i am in the process of scheduling my apt i have alot of the same questions can any one e mail me melaniameyers@gmail.com
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