MMB

Hello all, So, here is my dilema. I do not have insurance but I completely meet the requirements for lap-band surgery. I mentioned in an earlier post that I was having trouble finding a fill doctor in the Louisville, KY area, but I have pretty much solved that problem. I am going to have to drive a bit, but not anything terribly unreasonable. My question is if any of you have had experience with a procedure done abroad, particularly in Mexico. I have a friend who has a Medical Tourism business who wants me to come to Guadalajara to have the procedure. The doctor is very very qualified, the head of the bariatric department at hospital Mexico-Americano, and JCI accredited international hospital. The entire trip, including surgery and recovery time is only going to cost me about 6,500 dollars. This is a huge savings for me compared to the prices I have been given in the United States. The hospital looks magnificent and I trust my friend when he tells me this doctor is one of the best around. Any Thoughts?

Greetings, I am looking at procedures in Mexico because I have a friend who is connected to a lot of doctors in that area and brings patients there for medical procedures. I was offered a VERY good price to have my procedure done in Guadalajara, but I cannot find any docs that will do a fill for me in the Louisville, KY area. I mean I literally called 12 different offices and none of them would touch a fill when the surgery was performed in Mexico. It is frustrating to know that doctors in the US will ignore their ethical obligation to help people just because a person is smart enough to have the procedure performed elsewhere to save 12,000 dollars. I mean honestly, is that what our healthcare system has come to in the United States? It is no wonder people want to travel abroad to have these sorts of procedures done when they have to pay out of their pocket. I could really use some help on finding someone close. Thank you all!

Yeah, I checked around and the closest fill center I could find is in Ashland, KY which is several hours driving. I was hoping that being so close to a big city I could find somewhere closer. I am so frustrated with the healthcare system here I am not surprised that a lot of people look for options outside of the country. How can a doctor in the US deny treatment to a patient who received a surgery abroad at an internationally certified hospital? It just doesn't seem to make any sense to me. Isn't there some kind of ethical obligation to treat anyone who needs treatment if you are capable and they are willing to pay and the procedure is necessary? Anyone else that knows of a doctor in the area I would really appreciate the info. thank you all!