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thank you itstime, if this doesnt pan out, I'll be looking into mx. I love this site! Thanks again.

vegasangel, I found one in Carmel Indiana- Dr. Inman shes in a center of excellence too! I just havent found too much on her with the sleeve in particular. My first consult/psych is next week. do you know where i can find medical board number, i tried to google it but cant seem to find it. thanks for your info.

OMG sounds like I'm reading my own post!! I have called ins co several times to make sure the vsg is covered & even thought ok if its not-how can i come up with selfpay $$! I have all the same thoughts as you are- its nice to know I'm not the only one. I am obessed with reading as much on internet as possible (along with watching utube peeps) I go to consult (same day psych) Feb. 18th in which they said before I go-they will have preapproval so I'm excited. At first I was worried about making the wrong decision & now that I made it. I cant wait! Good luck, keep me posted. Kelly

Had a question about the stomach (staples) healing, can you develop a leak way after surgery or is it the longer your post-op the stronger it becomes b/c body has healed??? wondering if you can get a leak yrs later??

Hi, I just wanted to post here and introduce myself and hope to one day join ya on the losers bench. I'm 43 (ugh), mother of 3 adopted kids -I have high blood pressure & incontience. I have, like many of you, thought the lapband was the answer for me until I researched the lapband, now I cannot believe that there isnt a class action law suit on the makers. I am so glad I didnt go for it. My first consultation is Feb. 18 with Dr. Inman in Carmel Indiana, anyone hear of her? good or bad?. I have elected not to do the RNY b/c two of my sisters had it with problems. One ended up in the ICU for weeks because her staples came apart. Three yrs later she is still looking at more surgeries and although she's thin now, still has bowel problems. There ya have it, if you have any questions, please pm me. Good luck everyone, Kelly

so if your self pay, in Mexico or not, do you have to do all the pre-op tests?