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Hi All ☺ I have a quick question or three about compression garments... 1) How soon after surgery can you wear the binder? 2) I'm looking at compression stockings (the ones that reach your knees), how soon after surgery can I wear them? 3) What length of time is recommended to wear each item? 1 hour at a time, etc?... Thanks so much 😇

Yes I am!! I started looking into VSG about 4 weeks ago, I went to a Bariatric specialist here in NC for an initial consult (incl. blood test and pee test!). They also went through all my paperwork and explained what my insurance covered. Long story short, my insurance only covers 50% (max OOP is $6350 + the $50 specialist copay on each visit), has a 4 month wait period with a stipulation that I cannot gain weight. Not too bad I suppose... (however my BF was looking into surgery too but his wait time is 12 months!! Which he is not happy about but his max OOP is only $800 lucky him!)....but after considering the fact that the specialist was an 8-hour round trip drive away, calculating all expenses, the wait period for both myself and the BF, the amount of days lost from work before the actual surgery due to specialist visits, and after more thought and research, I've come to the conclusion that Mexico is going to be the most convenient and cheapest option. Next step was researching who in Mexico! What really "sealed the deal" for me was seeing several posts on here about BatritricPal Team MX (patient reviews, videos, the new hospital, safe and easy payment before surgery). So I clicked on the link to their website, researched on YouTube and their Facebook page... reached out to them, completed the questionnaire and within 48 hours received approval for surgery! Now I am just figuring out dates... looks like January 9th is going to be my date but haven't booked anything just yet!! So after my slightly long winded answer ..lol.. yes I am totally going with BARIATRICPAL Team MX 🤗