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I would recommend Dr. Jorge Maytorena. I know of a lady who just had it done and he did wonderful on her. I myself had the sleeve with great results.
His price is great and he has a lot of experience in bariatric surgery. This is the company that I used.....http://longtermvsg.com/
Yes, a lot of doctors offer the complications insurance there so it is definitely something to look into. I was 39 when I had the surgery, now 40, so we are almost the same age. I just wish I had done this sooner.
Okay, I had my surgery yesterday evening at at about 7 pm. Everything has been great so far. Driver picked me up at the airport and brought me to the hospital. Went out for xrays, came back for ekg, and lab work. Everyone is super nice. Met all the Docs, like five of them. Nurses are very nice to,and they started my IV and got me prepped for surgery. I got here at 10:30 am and was on the table by 7 pm I think. I remember the the anesthetist telling me to move up on the table and that was it.I have been up and walked five time so far This is to help with gas and reduce the chance of developing/throwing a blood clot. Only pain I have had is gas pain which is sharp and intermittent It is bearable though and walking helps. I will post more later.
Suzanne
Thanks. I'm feeling like it is worth the risk at this point as well. I'm 39, and my pcp is concerned that I have sleep apnea, which would be the first major weight related complication I've experienced, besides lots of joint pain. I saw one woman's video on Youtube who is looking into surgery in Mexico, and the clinic offers a separate insurance policy for exactly this. I think it's time for a leap of faith. Take care!
I had surgery in Mexico last October and this was my only huge concern. Every insurance is different. The only way you can find out is if you call and ask them, but I doubt they are going to be willing to pay if they don't cover the initial surgery. I went ahead and did it anyway as this was a chance I was willing to take to be healthier. Good luck to you.
I was given the SADI by Dr. Ponce de Leon although I had paid Pomce for a DS. I was having bile reflux from the SADI and revised from the SADI to a true DS.
I've asked this before but can't find old posts.
I had VS in MX Jan 2012. Gained all the weight back. Am interested in finding out what would be the best revision surgery for me and which MX surgeon most prefer. I think Dr. Ugnson (sp) was recommended.
Thanks in advance.
I would only use Dr. Ungson for a revision. He has been around a long time and has lots of experience.
I've asked this before but can't find old posts.
I had VS in MX Jan 2012. Gained all the weight back. Am interested in finding out what would be the best revision surgery for me and which MX surgeon most prefer. I think Dr. Ugnson (sp) was recommended.
Thanks in advance.
