ProudMama

IT scares you because you don't feel well? Is it the pain?

The same here! He can't take time off from work so the weekend after I come back is all the help I get. I really hope some people can tell me what to expect... Good luck to you!

Hello Everyone, I was wondering if maybe some of you have done research on self-pay cash prices for the procedure in southern california? My insurance covers Lap-Band but not the sleeve. I origanlly went to a seminar for Lap-Band with Dr. Naim in Costa Mesa and he started talking about the sleeve. I have done an extensive research on the subject over the weekend and I think I want the sleeve over the band. But my insurance says no... So does any of you know of a reliable good surgeon with a reasonable price?

Thank you. Your nickname says Ms Antiband... yiu had a band? Lap band is also on my list to consider since my insurance does cover it. Now I have 3 options: 1. Lapband 2. Sleeve here and pay $19, 000 (partly credit card, partly savings in general can't afford it at all 3. Go to TJ. Never been more confused... what to do??!! Help!

I am also in OC. I called Dr. Oliak but he is pricey... I also spoke with Dr. Naim and they said 21,000. How many of you had it done in Mexico? How was it? Not to offend anyone but its not just about the trip, I am also terrified. You hear terrible stories about Tijuana. I have never been and I probably shouldnt listen but cannot help myslef. How was it? And with who? How much of a $ difference are we talking aboout?

any other suggestions other than Mexico? It would be impossible for me to make the trip.

I have considered it and it's a no for me. It's just too much for me to travel and stay there. I don't have any family here, my husband works a lot and I have a baby at home. It would have to be somewhere here.