KB2222

Looking for some people going to Mexico in the next couple of days? I am going to Dr. Cabrera at Mexico Bariatric Center. Let me know if you are headed that way :-)!

what hotel are you staying at?

Did you have your surgery? I am going to Tijuana and Dr. Cabrera is doing my surgery. Just curious how your experience has been?!

I have seen my family doctor who has encouraged me to have the sleeve done, however our insurance does not include Bariatric coverage. I feel it is important enough for my health that I will self pay and have a surgery date of August 4. Today we got word from his work stating we can appeal this and ask for coverage. Has anyone had success with this? Seems a little to good to be possible. Any information or experience you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I am with you on all this! My kids are 2.5 and 1.5. My biggest fear along with all you stated is I do the surgery and it doesn't work. I feel the same guilt that I should of never gotten myself in this situation. I am so excited to do all the things you mentioned as well with my kids. I think I still am struggling to think this is a real possibility and a year from now I will be the weight I want to (or a lot closer too it)!

Thanks for the info! We checked into the exchange but none available for coverage in WA! I am assuming we will be paying, but give it a shot anyways.

My date is Aug. 4 - self pay and starting weight 255. I have a pretty strict diet...1 week high protein with mostly shakes and then 2 weeks full liquid diet (hopefully I can do it :-)). I started my high protein diet and down 7lbs...so that is helping my motivation. I just hope I don't get tired of the shakes!! Excited others with a similar date and weight! WE can do this!!

I am going to dr. Pennings as well!