Where do I start? (Questions, help!)
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:
- 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.
- I also did an endoscopy because of an expected, large hiatel hernia. I sent those films to the surgeon in advance.
- 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".