Dedee

Hello my name is Dedee and I found this forum while doing research for Gastric Banding. I figured I would hang out and see what I could learn. My history is, In 2005 I was going thru the process of having the RNY Gastric Bypass after about 6 months of support meeting and 2 of the 3 stages required for surgery approval my insurance denied me.:cry and:mad: I was devistated!!!! You see I am 5'9" and 425lbs and In desperate need of WLS. I was denied because I didnt have 3 consecutive yrs with weight DR. 8yrs of inconsecutive attempts and falures was not enough and oddly I had no medical need for the surgery. I am lucky to be in good health outher that obesity. Well I am currently looking into self pay and exploring the possibility of going to Mexico for GLB I have about decided the RNY is to dangerouse and the GLB is cheaper when self paying. Has anyone had there surgery in Mexico? This is what I am researching.

My BMI is 61 and I was wondering has anyone here had that high of a BMI and had great success. Looking into self pay and was wondering what to expect. I viewed the thread on losing over 100 pound but what about over 200lbs. is it possible.

Check out www.fillcentersusa.com I found it while doing research for myself.

Wow that is wonderful to here many members had there surgeries in Mexico. I appreciate the advise about setting up after care before surgery. I didnt think of that. I'm currently looking into Dr.Jose Rodriguez in Acuna Mexico for $7,400.00 he has performed over 4000 lap bands I would have to go to San Antonio TX. and then go from there. When I was going to have the RNY I educated myself greately on that surgery but I dont know to much about the Lap Band. I'm learning. All advise will be greatly appreciated! sounds like this will be a great place to learn.