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thanks all who answered, you guys are the best, I laughed so hard about the weights in the bra thing, and actually thought about doing that. I am still keeping my appointment with kaiser and am hoping for the best, but if not well mexico it is. again, I can see why everyone loves this site, the enormous feedback and support is really awesome

Hi all, my name is Lisa, my journey actually began a year ago when i was deliberating to have the sleeve or not, after years of yo yo dieting, gaining and losing. I have finally decided to have it done. I have Kaiser Insurance so went to my primary MD for the sought after referral for bariatric surgery. after many doctors visits he finally consented but added, you probably wont get approved for the surgery d/t your bmi is not high enough and you dont have any comorbs. okay, I am 5'9, 260 lbs, and yes I have no comorbs, but I dont want to have any either. I do have shortness of breath even when sleeping, IBS(irritable bowel syndrome)plantar faschitis, osteoarthritis in my right knee, stress incontinence, gerd, do I need to go on.lol. well that being said, I decided okay since my surgery isnt going to pay for my surgery then I will pay for it my self, hence the surgery in mexico. well last week imagine my surprise when i got an appointment card in the mail with the RNP on Oct 6th, I guess this is the first step for kaiser, checking your availability, bmi etc. but from what I understand its not a done deal, that still doesnt make you approved. I guess I am still going to keep my appointment in November and see what my appointment on Oct 6 has to offer. I am scared and anxious at the same time, but finally glad to be able to get this weight off and keep it off for good. thanks all for letting me vent.

Thank you so much and welcome also. I cant wait. congrats on your surgery, how r you feeling? you have already lost 10lbs way to go! I get soooo excited hearing about everyones weight loss, I am counting down the days!

Hi Monty, welcome also. I was going through Dr Mario Almanza, cost without airfare is 4500.00( you pay 500.00 down through paypal fully refundable to hold the surgery date then you owe 4000.00, can pay through pay pal, cc, money order, or pay it all with a travelers check on day of surgery. you can schedule all the way up to a year later. it is great. she can go through his Liaison, Louise Johnson, 8668064286 or email her louise_jerusalemhospital@yahoo.com or go on gastricsleeve.com Hope this helps, best of luck on your surgery monday. hope all goes well, and hope your friend is able to get it done also