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Bandster.................... Name (Optional)................... Surgery Date ______________________________________________________ TachaBaby505..................Natacha................................. ...9 January 2008 crystalcml.......................Crystal.............................. .......28 January 2008 Sadie.............................Sarah............................... ........2 February 2008 Big marathoner................Amy......................................... 5 February 2008 Glynda...........................Glynda.............8 February 2008 TinaBobina......................Tina.................................. .....11 February 2008 LilMissBand-Aid................Irene......................................11 February 2008 Mac the Knife...................Mac......................................13 February 2008 Viridescence.....................Viri................................. ......14 February 2008 travel_anna.....................Anna.................................. ....13 February 2008 Amieru...........................Amie................................. ......26 February 2008

Hello Steven, It is good to hear from you. I have a date with Dr. A in February and I am nervous as can be. It is good to hear that you had a great experience. Most posts state they have had a good experience with Dr. A, so I am looking forward to it. I can admit I do think of not waking up from surgery...but I am continuing to pray about that. I will ask my husband if he has any questions, and I will send you another post. He is still not too sure about all of this... as it is new to him. He does not like dr, hospitals, medicine, etc. He prefers natural remedies, but he seems to be supportive. Going to Mexico is another issue for him.......

Hello So. Cali People, I am new to this site (1 mo) and have not had surgery. I am scheduled for February and nervous. Is there a support group for Cali people that meet together? I found groups in other states and was wondering if a group had formed here.

Thank you everyone that has posted here about Dr. A. I continue to read and see the same positive comments about him, which helps to calm me down a great deal. I will go to Dr. A's site and find the ca group. Thanks for that suggestion.

Did anyone out there use Dr. Aceves as your Dr. in Mexico? I have read information about him and he is close to where I live.:party:. Please share your experience....Thanks:help:

WOW, TARHEELUV, you are loosing great!!! yipppeee!!! Congrats....Did the cost of 9950 cover airfare?

Bandster.................... Name (Optional)................... Surgery Date ______________________________________________________ TachaBaby505..................Natacha................................0 9 January 2008 crystalcml.......................Crystal.............................. ....28 January 2008 Sadie.............................Sarah............................... ......2 February 2008 Big marathoner................Amy......................................5 February Glynda...........................Glynda....................................8 February, 2008 TinaBobina......................Tina.................................. ....11 February 2008 LilMissBand-Aid................Irene....................................11 February 2008 Mac the Knife...................Mac.....................................13 February 2008 travel_anna.....................Anna.................................. ..13 February 2008 Amieru...........................Amie................................. ...26 February 2008

I HEARD A LOT ABOUT PEOPLE GETTING BANDED IN MEXICO DUE TO THE LOWER COST. ANY THOUGHTS:help:. I WANT TO GET BANDED, BUT THERE ARE SO MANY DR'S AND SOOO MANY PLACES AND PRICES, CONFUSED.

Dr. Aceves in Mexico is 7800. All the places I have researched in California were between 16,000 and 21,000. It was not only the price, I have talked to a few people on line and via phone and this is the decision I have chosen to go with in February:clap2:

Yes, it is is Southern California Kaiser. They are recommending I try a Optifast Program, which I have to pay for myself....I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of Kaiser. I can not change my health insurance for a few months. I think I have settled to self pay...(just waiting for my husband approval of the financing)

Viri, When is your date and what dr are you going to? I am talking to my husband about financing. I continue to tell him we can not put a price on my health. So he said he will think about it. I still have a date, February 8th.....with Dr. Aceves in Mexico.

Jenny, How was your trip... It sounds like everything went well. Please keep me posted about the process for the fill. I am scheduled for February and I will def. keep all posted.

Hello wasabubblebutt; I just love your name...that is tooo cute. Thank you so much for the information about Dr. Aceves. I have a date for February and I want January to fly by so I can join the "losers". You asked where I am located, I am in CA, however, I use to live in AZ and have friends there. When I visit this summer, I am gonna IM you to see if you all are meeting.... I need to do more research to see if I can find a support group like that. I will keep you posted on my journey....

So Sara, How did it go? I am where you were. I have my surgery scheduled in February and I could not sleep last night thinking about death. I even told my husband to up the insurance...(LOL) I am afraid, but I know it must be done.

Songinmysoul, Where are you going in Mexico and who will be your doc?

Hello, I am new to this site and I have not been banded. I am researching and talking to others.

I just got off of the phone with Kaiser in Southern California and the customer service rep stated Kaiser does not cover the lapband surgery and the gastric bypass can only be done for patients whose BMI is over 40 and have other medical conditions AND all other programs that Kaiser offers has been tried... I was sad, so it looks as if I am back to thinking about self pay.

I am also a self pay and trying to convince my husband to allow me to go to Mexico for surgery. I have not found any places that are less than or close to 7800 (the cost in mexico). So I am torn with this decision also.

thanks, I have been researching and it is sooo much out there, it is hard to make the RIGHT decision.

Heeellllo Everyone, I am new to this site and nervous. I have made a conscience decision to schedule my surgery in Mexico on February 8th. No one knows this......My husband is still stating he does not think we can afford it, but I can not put a price on my health. For those who are self payers, how does the cost impact your finances?:help: