jdelarosa 5 Posted October 21, 2013 Yeah I know it seems really high...thats what i thought. She said the 15,000 her doctor charged for performing the procedure was not including the hospital stay she was in the hospital for 3 days after and it totaled close to 30K....yikes. Thank you for the link, i see what you are talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkandsm 48 Posted October 21, 2013 It will take some buttering up but I am sure he will come around. If i want something bad enough and for the right reasons he will eventually give in. How long was your stay? Do they require a certain amount of days before you are able to leave? I stayed 4 days in Mexico and flew home on the 5th day. Two of those days were spent in the hospital. This was using Medical Tourism. With most coordinating companies, I think the stay is 5 days and flying home on the 6th day. Crossing the border requires a passport or a passport card. It's the law. I hope your husband comes around. It really isn't a bad thing going to Mexico for surgery. I know the initial idea of it is scary, however 1 BADB0Y reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbarbiegirl 109 Posted October 22, 2013 I also livenin Houston. I was sleeved in Mexico. Have no issues. An easy recovery. I was sleeved 9.27.13. I have lost 50 pounds including pre op. Keep Mexico in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo1383837796 2 Posted October 30, 2013 I am in Houston as we'll . I had my surgery done on the 1st of October and flew into SanDiego they pick me up at the Airport within 20 min we were in Tijuana MX . Flew in on Tuesday morning return home on Sat I have lost about 25 lbs thus far. We event went sight seeing in Tijuana had 0 complications Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greersc 58 Posted October 31, 2013 It will take some buttering up but I am sure he will come around. If i want something bad enough and for the right reasons he will eventually give in. How long was your stay? Do they require a certain amount of days before you are able to leave? I am using Dr Alvarez. Go to Endobariatric.com. And look him up on YouTube u can learn sooo much from his videos!!! I am self pay Mexico, 8,700 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlotta 57 Posted October 31, 2013 Many hbariatric dr are not performing the lapband anymore. And those who had the lapband with little or no success are doing a revision to the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shenoa423 5 Posted October 31, 2013 I am in Houston, self pay, going through Nova Weight Loss, Dr. Miranda. I am putting $6000 down and paying out the rest. I meet with the surgeon today to discuss details. Will keep informed if you want. He is in Pasadena off Vista Rd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shenoa423 5 Posted October 31, 2013 I am in Houston, self pay, going through Nova Weight Loss, Dr. Miranda. I am putting $6000 down and paying out the rest. I meet with the surgeon today to discuss details. Will keep informed if you want. He is in Pasadena off Vista Rd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shenoa423 5 Posted October 31, 2013 Oh, the total is $10995. For everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greersc 58 Posted November 16, 2013 I also livenin Houston. I was sleeved in Mexico. Have no issues. An easy recovery. I was sleeved 9.27.13. I have lost 50 pounds including pre op. Keep Mexico in mind. Are you continuing to do well? I am doing really well. I hope this continues too. I realize everyday I read on here how lucky I was to find Alvarez. How are you doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbarbiegirl 109 Posted November 16, 2013 I also livenin Houston. I was sleeved in Mexico. Have no issues. An easy recovery. I was sleeved 9.27.13. I have lost 50 pounds including pre op. Keep Mexico in mind. Are you continuing to do well? I am doing really well. I hope this continues too. I realize everyday I read on here how lucky I was to find Alvarez. How are you doing? I am doing great! I hit a little stall. But that is to be expected. I'm down 58 pounds (including pre op). Today makes 7 weeks since my surgery. I can eat everything I've tried with no issues. I had some blood work done just last week. Everything checked out very well. I feel normal like I never had surgery. Hope you doing just as we'll. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Alvarez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted November 16, 2013 I live on Houston and going to Dr. Alvarez is the best thing I have ever done! I drove into eagle pass (6-61/2 hours) and well worth it! Wouldn't change who I chose for anything! It took me two years to save the $8200 and I am down 93 pounds since last July with 7 to goal, I will be going to Mexico for plastics as well. Questions just ask. - Susie 1 greersc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greersc 58 Posted November 16, 2013 I am so glad to hear you are doing great. So am I. I keep pinching myself I want to be hugely successful! Just healthy and no issues! dr A was amazing and his skills are stellar! I am super apply. I did get a tape measurer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipso_fatso 11 Posted November 19, 2013 I am self pay in Houston, going with Dr. Brian Mirza. I talked to several friends who are doctors and read a ton of reviews online and the surgeons in Houston who I would consider to be in the "top tier" (Yu, Scarborough, Mirza, St. Laurent, Ferrari, Davis, Thomas, etc.) were all in the $12,000 - $14,000 range for self pay VSG. A few stated that if the EGD reveals a hiatal hernia, then my insurance may pay a portion of the costs, generally around $2,000 - $3,000. If it was solely up to me, I would have looked more at the Mexico options, but I would have had a hard time convincing my wife and family that it was safe. Plus I like the continuity of having all my pre-op and post-op care through Dr. Mirza's office. 1 woo woo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greersc 58 Posted November 19, 2013 I am self pay in Houston, going with Dr. Brian Mirza. I talked to several friends who are doctors and read a ton of reviews online and the surgeons in Houston who I would consider to be in the "top tier" (Yu, Scarborough, Mirza, St. Laurent, Ferrari, Davis, Thomas, etc.) were all in the $12,000 - $14,000 range for self pay VSG. A few stated that if the EGD reveals a hiatal hernia, then my insurance may pay a portion of the costs, generally around $2,000 - $3,000. If it was solely up to me, I would have looked more at the Mexico options, but I would have had a hard time convincing my wife and family that it was safe. Plus I like the continuity of having all my pre-op and post-op care through Dr. Mirza's office. See if they will give you a contact or have them contact you...so you can see how they are doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites