Where do I start? (Questions, help!)

Thanks for providing me with some new questions to ask.  So helpful.

Really, really excellent post. All very important things to consider.

Thank you

This post was sooo helpful.  I am scheduled for a sleeve in Mexico on December 17.  I asked and received answers to almost all of these questions.

Here are a few things I would add:

1. My Mexico surgeon of choice only does an EKG and bloodwork before surgery.  I personally have a history of asthma, so with the help of my PCP, I scheduled a pulmonary work up (covered by my insurance).  I asked point blank if based on those results I would be cleared for surgery and if there would be any special concerns or instructions.  
2. I also did an endoscopy because of an expected, large hiatel hernia.  I sent those films to the surgeon in advance.
3. I also worry about the possibility of serious complications (requiring surgery) once I get home.  Because of this, I coughed up some extra cash (about $1000) for medical tourism insurance.  It covers 80% of any problems resulting from the surgery for 6 months - up to $50,000.  It seems a bit ridiculous, but I have had my fair share of experiences with "whatever can go wrong - will go wrong".

Hello,

Since you seem to have the same questions as I do, I'm hoping you have an update to post. I have been on the fence for a couple of months on who to pick, I need the bypass. Which procedure are you considering? Have you found a way to check the surgeons credentials?

Checking the surgeons credentials really depends on what all you are trying to verify. Some things are easy to verify while others take a bit more leg work, but there are ways.

Hi!! did you go for it? how was it???

Not yet! I am scheduled for February 8th of 2016 with Dr Cabrera!!