Hello,

I'm looking for a PCP in Minnesota who will help when it comes to plastic surgery in Mexico. I don't know if anyone has had surgery in Mexico or will be having it done in Mexico. I am 100% confident in the plastic surgeon I found in Mexico (Dr. Sauceda he is raved about on the plastics forum.) I know its kind of early to start looking for someone to help but I figured someone might know of a PCP that won't give me the OMG YOU"RE GOING TO MEXICO talk. So if anyone could help that would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you again,
Tiffany

 Thanks for your posting Paul.  I just happen to not have any kids tomorrow morning so you can count me in.  I really appreciate your invitation.   I'll be the short girl with long  brown hair and glasses looking lost.  See you in the morning.  

~Jen 

 Well, the subject line says it all.  I have decided to finally persue bariatric surgery.  (sleeve for me please!)..  The only problem is that pesky insurance company.  WLS is listed as an exclusion on my policy and my dealings through e-mail have led to their reply of  absolute denial of coverage regardless of necessity.  So I'm left with self pay.  Checked with a few hospitals and the starting fee is 20,000 just for surgery and hospital stay. That doesn't even cover any pre-op tests or requirements.  The letter I got from Abbott listed about 35,000 worth of fees as a minimum.  YIKES is right.  I just can't do it.  So I've been looking into Dr. Alvarez in Predras Negras, Mexico.  It's 8,900 excluding airfare and I have googled him to death.  Low complication rate, US comparable hospital 
(although older),  and a million positive reviews from previous patients with 3,300 surgeries under his belt.  Am I nuts to seriously consider him? Anyone gone to him or have any other self-pay options in MN?? 

It's Monday afternoon, not Monday morning.  I'm a bit late, but I had a crazy morning today.  If it could go wrong, it did.  Oh well, this too shall pass.

Starting weight:  298.4
Last week: 139.0
This week: 141.8
Gain of 2.8 lbs this week

Yes, my bachanalian weekend caught up with me this Monday morning.  I partied a bit too much on Saturday night, then spent Sunday being lazy (meaning, no exercise) and baking bread.  So I paid for my conduct on the scale this morning. 

I did run a lot last week:  specifically I ran 28.1 total miles, plus another two miles on my bike.  (My DD wiped out on her bike and cut that ride a bit short.)  Gotta jus****ch the alcohol and eating bad stuff and I will get back where I belong.  Have a great week!

Dr. Joel Sagedahl at Northwest Family Physicians in Plymouth is my family practice MD. 763-504-6600 He has been supportive of me and he listens to you without rushing you through. I have been seeing him for about 4 or 5 yrs. He recommended my surgeon and is a really great doctor.