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Mexico was even better than my insurance would have been even if it did cover bariatric surgery. I have a $7500 deductible on my insurance. My surgery in Mexico INCLUDING airfare for 2 people and all my meds to take home, food for my husband and tips for transportation, etc ended up being $5000. The care I received was top notch! I don't regret it for a minute!

I had a consult with Dr. Beltre several years ago when I started researching WLS, but before I found out my insurance wouldn't cover it. I thought he was very kind and knowledgeable. He and his staff answered a lot of questions for me. I wish my insurance would have covered it, but I am happy to have found another option. Doing well at 3 months post op as of today! 52 pounds down! I don't think you can go wrong with either Dr. Beltre or Celebration!

Hi Sherreis. I also live in Oviedo. I had my sleeve done in Mexico by Dr. Quinones on July 9th of this year. I was so pleased with my experience and would gladly share any knowledge with you. If you are traveling outside of the US for your surgery, I do not recommend Dr. Alvarez in Mexico as I have spoken with many dissatisfied patients of his. If you are staying in the US for surgery and are lucky enough to have insurance cover it, I have heard fantastic things about Celebration Health. Feel free to PM me if you'd like to chat!

I would definitely be interested in meeting with a local group. Also for anyone on Facebook I'm part of a group that has been very informative for me. It is a secret group so you can only be added by invite. Feel free to PM me if you'd like to have me add you.

Glad to hear you had a good experience! I'm going to Dr. Quiñones with Santa Fe Medical Group in Tijuana. Who did you use? How is your weightloss going?

Hi! I'm in Oviedo and am getting sleeved July 9th in Mexico. I would to have a local support grouoto connect with for my journey!

July 9th!

Hi! I'm new on here and saw your post. I'm in Orlando and am just starting the process. I had gone to Dr. Jawad's info seminar about 3 years ago. But at that time my insurance didn't cover bariatric surgery. So I stopped the process. I currently have different insurance and am hoping that things have changed. I've been looking at lots of different options. One Dr's office contacted me and told me that my insurance will pay for surgery after of course passing the requirements...but have since been unable to follow up with anyone at that office. Did you use insurance? Did you enjoy your experience with Dr. Jawad? Any pointers for a newbie that doesn't know which direction to go anymore?? I'm desperate to have this surgery done but am afraid I'm going to be turned down by insurance again.