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Topic: RE: Mexico
Not sure yet, Dr Alvarez seems to be a top contender. Still just thinking about self pay. more worried about after care here in ns should there be a problem. I think some of the procedures are more expensive because it includes a weeks stay at a resort nearby maybe.
Topic: RE: Mexico
Who do you think you will go with? There are so many doctors in Mexico. Why are some so much more expensive than others?
Topic: RE: Mexico
As for the travel advisory about travelling to Mexico, I have just got back from a 2 week vacation in Playa Del Carmen and it was fabulous. I believe with the organized transport to and from hospital from Texas, any worries about travelling to Mexico are not really a problem. If you were travelling on your own and wandering around town on your own in Mexico it might not be wise. but for a medical trip it shouldn't be a problem. With the wait list in NS I am looking at Mexico for surgery as well, just need to find the cash. Funny I can find it to vacation there but not to have surgery there. I need to rethink my priorities.
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Topic: Hi I am new, have questions please
Hi everyone, I was reading that they do not do the Gastric Bypass here in NS, they only do the sleeve. Has anyone gone to NB to have that surgy done? Also (oops there is 2 questions) What is the wait times and is there a place to find that out?
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Kellie 
Topic: RE: Mexico
well a VSG is a permanent thing, so if you returned home and 5 months down the road you ran into complications they really can't turn you away at emergency if you have problems, no matter who does the surgery or any other type of surgery for that matter.
Topic: RE: Mexico
careful if you run into problems the doctors here will not help you i know i had an infected lap band they told me theres nothing they could do for me go back to your surgeon i live in nova scotia my surgeon is in moncton so buyer beware if you go outside of you province and you have problems your in trouble however i have heard there a doctor in amherst that will do repairs but again buyer beware this is the same doctor who use to work in halifax doing gastric bypasses he retired an they didn`t bother tell any patients that they were no longer doing surgeryies but he doing them in amherst again so think long and hard about going out of provience
Topic: RE: Mexico
I know the drs here say they won't look after anyone that has the surgery anywhere else, but hey, they really don't have a choice if you show up in emergency with complications they will have to deal with you.
I do read the other forums and find that lots went to mexico, so that is not my fear. I just have to come up with the cash. I am also trying to find a booklet on my medical insurance and wondering if they cover a percentage? Or can you claim this on income tax under the medical? I don't see why not, it really isn't cosmetic surgery.
I just know trying to come up with the 10 grand to go is going to be fun, it will probably take me 3 yrs unless I really aim at putting away a bit out of each pay cheque but I am sure something will come up that will require that money first.
I do read the other forums and find that lots went to mexico, so that is not my fear. I just have to come up with the cash. I am also trying to find a booklet on my medical insurance and wondering if they cover a percentage? Or can you claim this on income tax under the medical? I don't see why not, it really isn't cosmetic surgery.
I just know trying to come up with the 10 grand to go is going to be fun, it will probably take me 3 yrs unless I really aim at putting away a bit out of each pay cheque but I am sure something will come up that will require that money first.
Topic: RE: finally
OMG that's AWESOME news!!!! I'm so glad it's finally working out for you!! Thanks for keeping us updated - we have out of province company visiting right now so I haven't been on much but I'm glad I popped over & had a peek at what's going on - this is so exciting & I'm so happy for you!!! WOOHOO!!! :))))))))
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Topic: RE: Mexico
I'm in the same boat as you and am very discourged, Have you ever gone on the sleeve forum? There are lots that go to Mexico.My concern is that if you run into problems when you get home what do you do?
I also have severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure and depression.Both my parents died of heart disease.
I know a girl who lives in Ontario but went to NY for her RNY and it was paid for by Ontario.*
Anyway good luck with your research and keep us posted.
I also have severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure and depression.Both my parents died of heart disease.
I know a girl who lives in Ontario but went to NY for her RNY and it was paid for by Ontario.*
Anyway good luck with your research and keep us posted.
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