January 2014 Sleevers Come In!

[shungsleeve 62]

I am getting VSG with Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta on 1/22/14. I have purchased a complication insurance, just in case. Question- for those traveling to Mexico whose insurance would not cover surgery in US- who do you contact if there is a complication or suspected leak? Should I get a consult to a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist? I doubt an internal medicine Dr. is able provide much follow up care. Ideally everything will go great, I just want to be prepared and only have an ***

That's great I'm going to see if my doctor offers that insurance. Better to be safe than sorry

[AnnieLytical 29]

I am getting VSG with Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta on 1/22/14. I have purchased a complication insurance, just in case. Question- for those traveling to Mexico whose insurance would not cover surgery in US- who do you contact if there is a complication or suspected leak? Should I get a consult to a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist? I doubt an internal medicine Dr. is able provide much follow up care. Ideally everything will go great, I just want to be prepared and only have an HMO:)

I would suggest at least following up with a PCP, I don't know if you have complications if insurance would cover if it doesn't cover the surgery itself.

[AnnieLytical 29]

Hi everyone! Just got my insurance approval, now just waiting on the call to schedule. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I will need to take to the hospital with me? Thanks.

Congrats on approval!!

For the hospital, basic toiletries, socks, Chapstick, music player, phone and charger, cash, gas X strips, ear plugs.

[freespirit63 112]

Body releases Fluid inside and it needs to drain. Its best thing for healing. When u have cosmetic surgery u can have up to 4

[ashlewis1977 26]

Where can you get the abd binder? I have 2 weeks till my date and want everything I need!! Also what is this pain pod thing? Never heard of one but had to sign a form for my insurance yesterday at my preop appt. is it necessary?

[shungsleeve 62]

Body releases Fluid inside and it needs to drain. Its best thing for healing. When u have cosmetic surgery u can have up to 4

I had them in when I had my breast reduction

[doneganregime1 43]

The hospital should give you an abd binder - if you ask for it.

[Nevermore 38]

My surgery is 1/6/14! January sleevers unite!

[shungsleeve 62]

My surgery is 1/6/14! January sleevers unite!

We have the same date

[shungsleeve 62]

My surgery is 1/6/14! January sleevers unite!

We have the same date

[freespirit63 112]

Woohoo mine Jan 7

[Kiwibelle 2]

finally after all that running around I got a date. Im scheduled for January 20th, 2014 with Dr Koshy at St Lukes Hospital. Thats in NY. I was expecting a sooner date but he will be on vacation on December. I am so glad to finally have my date. what about you guys? anyone else has a date for January? Share it!

Me too. 20th January and Very excited and nervous too

I'm in Auckland, New Zealand Nz and am self pay.

[AliciaM 37]

Congrats on your approval

[ashlewis1977 26]

liquid diet starts tomorrow!! 2 weeks in counting 1*6*14.......

[AnnieLytical 29]

liquid diet starts tomorrow!! 2 weeks in counting 1*6*14.......

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!