fatgirlfreed

I was sleeved 7 weeks ago with Dr. Illan in Tijuana!

loved Dr. Illan - my husband and I both used him!

Oh my! That's MY date with him, too!! See you there!!!

My husband just returned from surgery with Dr. Illan and my surgery is in 2 weeks with him as well. He had a marvelous experience!!! Dr. Illan has amazing credentials & a wonderful reputation.

What have you found to be the "golden ticket" to avoiding constipation? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

March 13 in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Illan

March 13 - Dr. Illan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

March 13 here! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can anyone speak to the comparisons between the 2?? Trying to gauge how painful this will be. I've experienced 2 c-sections, one being emergency (awful recovery!!!!) any input welcome!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, I changed insurances to one that covers VSG. As per usual, there are 983 hoops to jump through as well as all the co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance payment for the surgery. I'd probably end up paying the same amount after all that. Honestly, after reading so much here, I'd almost just rather forget the insurance crap & head to Mexico!! Has anyone done this? Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welp! After all the research, obsessive reading, video-watching, and real-life connections, hubby and I have BOTH decided that we are going to use Dr. Illan. We will have to each go separately for childcare reasons, but from everything I have read, going alone is not that bad. Going to pay our deposits in the next couple of days then BOOK A DATE!!! Eeeeeep!!! It feels so good to say EFF YOU, insurance red tape. LOL!! All encouragement and first hand experiences welcome!!

I've searched his name on this forum as well as instagram and YouTube Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, I changed insurances to one that covers VSG. As per usual, there are 983 hoops to jump through as well as all the co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance payment for the surgery. I'd probably end up paying the same amount after all that. Honestly, after reading so much here, I'd almost just rather forget the insurance crap & head to Mexico!! Has anyone done this? Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much. I've read amazing things!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Exactly why I just decided to book for Mexico. ugh!

Ok this sounds so silly - hoping to get sleeved in 2017! Insurance covers so starting those steps...I've had 2 babies via c-section but STILL scared of needles I know it's all part of the process and it's nothing that will inhibit me from pursuing surgery...ugh...just wish I could get over this fear. With everything beforehand, during, and after surgery -- how frequent was blood drawn or needles used? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App