Laura Lopez

I have thought about Mexico many times. But I am a little afraid. I know a lot of people have had surgery in Mexico and are doing just fine. But will not discard that option. Hehehe The same thing happened to me with my insurance! I need this to save my life so my husband agreed to help me self pay. We are both terrified of surgery in Mexico as my aunt died getting a tummy tuck abroad as well as many other horror stories I've heard... So we searched until we found an American surgeon with reasonable fees. My surgery is 6/7 in Michigan and the cost is $11,000. Sure it was a bit higher than Mexico, but worth it for my peace of mind. I would consider self-pay if you can make the financial sacrifice and get your husband to back you! Good luck sweetheart! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! 6/7 is just around the corner wishing you the best!

I really wish i was wrong, really really wish I was...

I will definitely talk to my surgeons staff about getting grandfathered in. Next step will be switching insurance, I have medi-cal. Thank you so much

Try to Stay busy during the process. You will see that time will fly.

I hope so too. I want him to understand that whatever works for him may not work for me. His point is that I shouldn't wait around for surgery to happen because there is a chance I may not get approved. Something about that really annoys me. I have convinced my self that surgery is the only way. While He is convinced that surgery may be of big help, he also strongly believes I can lose the weight by exercise and dieting.

I have thought about Mexico many times. But I am a little afraid. I know a lot of people have had surgery in Mexico and are doing just fine. But will not discard that option. Hehehe [emoji6]

Me: well I guess I won't be having surgery anytime soon my insurance changed their guidelines to 2yrs of supervised diet . I only have 6 months down. Husband: Well maybe you can try working out now and lose the weight on your own. You lost 6 months going to appointments and stuff. Me: well it is easy for you to say because you are not in my body. What happened to all your support? Husband: well nothing is happening , you need to do something about it now. Don't wait for surgery, And you still have my support. Me: okay thank you. ( in reality I was so angry, maybe because he was right. Maybe because I gained 7 pounds in the last 6 months. And if I keep it up who knows how much weight I will have gained at the end of two years. And most of all the thought of going down that road of dieting and exercising, we all have been there before and had little to no success. Just to gain all the weight back plus a few bonus pounds . It is that cycle I want to avoid. I need this tool to make my weight loss a success and to keep me moving forward. Now to make him feel what I feel, I make him eat what I eat and make him workout with me too. We have been doing this for a week now and he is ready to give up. But won't admit it. We made a deal if he gives up I give up. So I will keep pushing him until he sees my point.

Oh no you too?! I am having same issue with my surgeons office, I was even told that there is new guidelines that insurance is now requiring visits up to 2 years (leaves me with 1yr 6 moths left!) [emoji35][emoji35][emoji35]. I hope this get sorted out for you!

Isn't it frustrating. [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

Will do, please keep in touch! Keep me updated! Good luck

I've had different pcps. I have turned in 2013, 2014, 2015. All different doctors.

Congrats!

I hope so. I asked him if this doesn't work ( insurance approval) how much does the procedure cost he said 18,000. I immediately thought Mexico, I will go to Mexico. Then he added but don't worry I don't see a reason why you won't get approved just wait till next visit! why do they make it so hard to get approved!

Initially I was told all I needed is my 2 year weight record. 6 months of dietary notes, NUT and psychological evaluation. Which I have done all I even provided them with a 3 year weight record. My next appointment is June 30th I am hoping it goes just the way the surgeon said and they submit to my insurance then. Initially I was told all I needed is my 2 year weight record. 6 months of dietary notes, NUT and psychological evaluation. Which I have done all I even provided them with a 3 year weight record. My next appointment is June 30th I am hoping it goes just the way the surgeon said and they submit to my insurance then.