U.S. vs Mexico

Hi everyone, I'm new here and looking for some info. I have been researching Lap Band surgeons in the US and Mexico. My insurance carrier (Blue Cross of Idaho) has a policy exclusion. . .of course!!! I am quite leary about going to Mexico for surgery, but cannot afford U.S. prices. Can you guys give me some feedback from your experiences (both positive and negative) in Mexico please? Also, what do you do about fills? I cannot locate a MD here that will do fills if you are not a patient of theirs. Anyone know of a good low cost lap band surgeon in Idaho??? Thanks much! BB

YOu might try posting this to the lapband forum and the south of the border forum for more answers. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/south-of-the-border/posts.html http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/posts.html Hugs and good luck, Toots

I'm trying to

Hi everyone. This is all new to me and I am also exploring the different options between the U.S. and Mexico. Regence Blue Shield of Idaho as far as I know will not cover any form of bariatric surgery. I am looking for feedback on experiences in Mexico. I am particularly looking at Dr. Rumbaut in Monterray Mexico. Also wondering if the docs in Utah would do the fills if Idaho docs won't. Any info on that would be wonderful. Thanks, Kirsten

Kirsten, Hi, I am from Boise! I have BCBS of Idaho also and my policy has a direct exclusion for the surgery. I have researched for months and will have surgery with Dr. Rumbaut on November 23rd. Utah and Washington are both options for fills. I am short on time this morning, but if you want to e-mail me your phone number I will be happy to call you with the information that I have on both Dr Rumbaut and the info regarding fills. Or, I can email it to you, whatever you want. I'll be happy to help you! I may not be home until later this evening, so if you want me to call you, just give me a time frame for tonight or tomorrow. Have a great day! Brigitte

Brigitte, I sure appreciate any info you may have regarding Dr. Rumbaut and the fills. I am also anxious to hear how it goes for you next month. This is such a scary time for me and honestly I keep talking myself out of it thinking that I can just exercise more, etc... Like that has worked before! I would love to stay in touch with you regarding all aspects of this. My email address is [email protected]. My home phone # is 423-5903. Weekends are usually the easiest time to catch me as with kids, a husband and 2 jobs we are running nonstop. I check my email regularly so maybe that would be an easier way to go for now. I hope all goes well for you. Thanks, Kirsten