Low Bmi So Not Eligible For Surgery.

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

Yes some doctor's offices have a complication fund or additional insurance you can purchase even in Mexico. I was not offered the additional insurance when i went to Dr. Almanza, no one mentioned it to me. Thank God I didn't have any complications. I am glad they offer it though but I never heard about it. Some of the other doctors I've heard of that are really good in Mexico are Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Kelly, Dr. Garcia, Dr. Aceves, Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta is really good...there are many more too.

If you go to mexico please do sign up for the insurance if they have it. I think it's a smart investment. I don't know why I didn't even think about asking for it or anything. I really just felt like I would be okay. I guess I was just lucky that it all turned out that way.

[theosmom 9]

SkyJack1 - I'm very similar to you, 5'8" 200lbs. After 20+ years of yo-yo dieting (I'm 50) and shame/failure cycle, I'm seriously considering doing what you did and self-pay for GS. I know my primary care physician will not be in support of this. I'm 50 and really can't stand the thought of going thru the next 20 years doing the diet roller coaster.

How do you deal with not having the support of your physician?

Thank you!

PS: Have you had post surgery hair loss?

[taide 2]

Before I decided to get the sleeve I had went in for the lap band about two Years ago and I think my bmi wasn't even all up there and I had gotten approved from my health insurance but didn't get to do surgery because I didn't have my highschool diploma or GED. At the time I was under 18. And my surgeon is or was the only one doing surgery's to people under the age of 18. The reason why i needed to have a hs diploma or ged was Because he said if i am motivated to loose weight i should be motivated to finish school as well. It's been a lot of back and fourth hopefully this time around under gods will everything will be possible for me. I hope so I need change ; physically, emotionally and mentally.