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Hi there! I am in the same boat and I've chosen to have my surgery done in Mexico. The cost including airfare will be around 6k. I have UHC here in GA, and it is not covered .

@maygoddess- I really appreciate all your insight!

Hello All! I am a long-time lurker on these forums. After a year of researching and going back and forth, I finally decided on which procedure I would prefer, and by which doctor. I am a self payer , since my insurance does not cover WLS at all. I spoke with my mother about this, as I would like her to be my travel companion. And I was surprised by how adamant she was that I not have the surgery in Mexico, how it is 3rd world country, and Tijuana is not the place to go for anything, and Americans just aren't safe in Mexico. It really took me by surprise considering, although I live in GA now, I was born in San Diego and taken to TJ as a baby, and my mother grew up in Arizona and would make frequent trips to MX. I am certain I am not the first person to experience this, and wont be last either...So I wanted to see how any of you dealt with resistance like this from your family? Thanks in advance

@jban0307- It really is a small world! I grew up in Suwanee(northern gwinnett), we just moved to Marietta in December of 2015 and we are loving it!

I agree....I also think with my family, some of it is good old American pride...We're the best at everything, so that means no one else does it as good or better...And I don't think that way at all...I would be more worried about getting "a deal" on the surgery here in the states, because then I wonder what corners they are cutting to make it affordable...I feel like for a fraction of the price in Mexico, I'll get better care, in a state of the art facility, and the procedure will be completed by a surgeon who performs it routinely...

Yeah, I am in the opposite kind of, ha-ha! My husband is ALL about me doing it. He knows I have been thinking this over for about a year, But the the family I have told, are the ones who seems so scared for me and don't really understand. I am in Marietta, Chattanooga isn't too far way! My MIL is from Chattaboogie!

You guys are great! I knew if I reached out, I would find guidance and perspective on the issue. I really appreciate it!