Dr. Lopez And Dr. Osana

[AStephenson 159]

Thanks for the replies!

[shanti4758 1]

Who was the patient coirdunator? I am using janese at a lighter me. So excited!

[muffintop 62]

Who was the patient coirdunator? I am using janese at a lighter me. So excited!

Me too!

[stickks 19]

Me too!

In PV, Marie Loiza. She is Dr Lopez's patient coordinator

[VSGJean 68]

_{I thought Maria did an awesome. The car was a rental and really should have been an SUV and all the drivers drove crazy.}

[butter-fly 17]

Anyone have issues wearing a bra after surgery? I have heard some say that the incisions are right on the bra line making this painful. I'm wondering how Dr. Lopez and his wife do it.

[VSGJean 68]

Yes, I have one incision there, I keep a band-aid on it to protect it from being rubbed, But if I don't have to wear a bra, I don't. Please understand that I'm a stay at home mom, so I only put a bra on when and if I have to leave the house.

[AStephenson 159]

Has anyone used their flexible spending account to fund surgery with Dr. Lopez??

[VSGJean 68]

Not me...

[butter-fly 17]

Has anyone used their flexible spending account to fund surgery with Dr. Lopez??

I called to see if I could but was told I couldnt use for "cosmetic" surgery, which I'm considered w my current bmi and no co-morbitities.

[AStephenson 159]

Found out yesterday I could use my FSA account for weight loss surgery in Mexico. I have to have a letter of medical necessity and surgery records, not for the FSA account persons themselves, but for my records if there is ever any question from the IRS. The fees have to be in US dollars, and the monies have to go through a US based bank, which my coordinator told me it does. I was also told I could "test" the card to see if it would work before hand too...try to run a small charge through with the help of my coordinator. Although it wont provide all of the surgery fee, it's half, meaning I will be able to have my surgery a lot earlier!!

[shanti4758 1]

Found out yesterday I could use my FSA account for weight loss surgery in Mexico. I have to have a letter of medical necessity and surgery records' date=' not for the FSA account persons themselves, but for my records if there is ever any question from the IRS. The fees have to be in US dollars, and the monies have to go through a US based bank, which my coordinator told me it does. I was also told I could "test" the card to see if it would work before hand too...try to run a small charge through with the help of my coordinator. Although it wont provide all of the surgery fee, it's half, meaning I will be able to have my surgery a lot earlier!! [/quote']

Thats great news. When do u think you will have surgery?

[AStephenson 159]

Have to allow a little more time for savings, plus my card won't be reloaded until end of December, so hoping to have surgery early to mid January...Happy New Year to me! I am working with Alma thru Ready4achange/Dr. Lopez. Trying not to think too much about it yet..I'm just relieved I have the money worked out and that it's going to be actual REALITY rather than just DREAMING! I go between a state of being relieved and at peace and just quietly beaming inside to super excited and buzzing around like a crazy woman! Oh, and then there are the nagging doubt moments, where I wonder if I'm crazy for even considering it...what an emotional roller coaster!!

[stickks 19]

Ok, a week and a half since surgery with Dr Lopez, about to try to some pureed foods..25lbs down since pre op diet. 13 lbs lost since we got home last sunday night.

[AStephenson 159]

That is great! How was your experience?