Miss Polly

Dee66, Sorry to hear you are in the same boat as I was. My employer did not op to pick up this benefit due to the cost of the additional coverage. I was desperate at 375 lbs. 5'6" and on a downward spiral, as far as my health is concerned. I made a tough decision to cash out some of my retirement fund and go to Mexico to have the surgery. I may never reach retirement age if I hadn't had the surgery! I found out that having the surgery in the U.S. would coast around $1800.00 and in Mexico it was just 7000.00 I did my homework and studied about the Mexican doctors and found a wonderful dr. in Monterrey that was great. After surgery, I did have a tough time finding a fill doctor in my town but I persisted and find one just a mile away. Don't give up, if you really want this surgery, God will open a door and provide you with a means to do it. I have no regards about having the surgery done in Mexico and would do it again if I had too. Hope this gives you a little hope and remember you are worth the effort! Miss Polly:rolleyes2:

:whoo:I just spoke with my pastor and he has given me his blessing on having this surgery done! Surgery is scheduled for the 26th and airline tickets are purchased. This is getting to feel real now! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of the Merry Losers!

Jenhollers are you being banded by Dr. Zapata? Just wondering! That is who I'm going to. Let me know how it goes okay?

Thanks for the welcome! Just waiting for the day to come. I've never had surgery of any type so, praying for the best!:nervous

Hello! Can I join your merry December bandsters? I'm planning to be banded Dec. 26th by Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. I have been thinking about being banded for about a year now but my insurance will not pay for the procedure. Soooo, I too am a self pay, drawing from my 401K. Anyone familiar with withdrawing money and not paying the 10% penalty for early withdrawl for medical bills over 7.5% of your gross yearly income? Thanks in advance

Thanks for the words of encouragement!!

Hey thanks, good to know a fellow buckeye! Forward forward to chatting with ya!

Thanks for your reply. It's nice to know others are out there!

Hello to all! I'm Miss Polly from the lovely state of Ohio. I just started my research and will probably go with Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. Any thoughts on him and his staff, anyone?:ranger: