Mexico - I will take any advice!
HW: 275 SW: 265 CW: 200 GW: 135 Month 1: -25 Month 5: -65lbs total
On the fence about self-pay options and if Mexico is the right choice (or scared of that option)? Let my experience (first time ever in Mexico) be your guide. Don't let fear hold you back!
"You make me new, you are making me new" Gungor
I have no regrets about the care I received in Mexico.
The struggle was the judgement from people that found out I went to Mexico for surgery.
The biggest regret was the Lap Band...
I am currently working on revision to RNY or DS if the insurance will pay for it.
If not, I am going to consider Mexico again.
Best of luck to you.
I will probably tell very very few people that I am going to Mexico to get this done. Most wouldn't really agree with the idea of surgery in the first place, let alone going to Mexico to do it. I have decided that I will probably keep my surgery to myself. This will be VERY hard for me because I am an open book... heart on my sleeve... tell you my life story kind of person. However, it is no ones business about my surgery, my need for the surgery, and my decision to go to Mexico to do it. I am the one who has to live in my body. I am the one who is dealing with this stuff day after day - not them - me. And this surgery has been something I have researched for 4 years, I know it is the best option for me. I knew it 4 years ago and that opinion hasn't changed no matter the cir****tances. I also know that, without insurance approval, Mexico will be the best option for me. Of course I wish my insurance would cover it so I wouldn't have to worry about all of this other stuff... but since that is not an option, this is my best bet. Plus it is at a time where we know we will have the money. I don't know if we can say this about the future... so it doesn't make sense for me to wait any longer. It will be the best money I have ever spent.
HW: 275 SW: 265 CW: 200 GW: 135 Month 1: -25 Month 5: -65lbs total
On the fence about self-pay options and if Mexico is the right choice (or scared of that option)? Let my experience (first time ever in Mexico) be your guide. Don't let fear hold you back!
"You make me new, you are making me new" Gungor
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Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
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Also, if anyone wants to answer this one... is there a DS surgeon in the US that everyone would recommend that has a payment plan? I know there is care credit but not really an option for me. I do have some good DS surgeons here in my area BUT they don't have payment plans... just offer care credit. So just wondering if there is anyone else in the US that does or is more affordable (here in Dayton, Ohio they charge over $30,000).
Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer my questions and give me advice! It is a big step I am taking... very excited but can take as much guidance as possible!
HW: 275 SW: 265 CW: 200 GW: 135 Month 1: -25 Month 5: -65lbs total
On the fence about self-pay options and if Mexico is the right choice (or scared of that option)? Let my experience (first time ever in Mexico) be your guide. Don't let fear hold you back!
"You make me new, you are making me new" Gungor
The most competitve DS self-pay price in the US from someone well-respected and experienced in the DS is Dr. Stewart in Denton, TX, for something like 23k. However, I am not aware of any DS surgeons that extend credit themselves.