April sleevers in mexico

[Kate2014 5]

We're a military family so we do have insurance however does anyone know if it's covered in Mexico too? I've seen ads but never too sure if they're legit or not. I've seen a YouTube video for Dr. Lopez. Any advice?

Tricare has probably changed some in the past decade, but based on my previous experience I doubt you could use your military health coverage in Mexico. Typically to go out of network, you need a statement of non availability AND a provider that will accept Tricare payment as payment in full. Tricare pays even less than Medicare, so there isn't much of an incentive for private doctors to work with Tricare folks.

When I was suffering from kidney stones while living at Fort Hood the wait for urology surgery was 2-3 months because the urologist was busy with deployment clearances. I was refused a statement of non availability and given a three month script for Percocet instead!

[O-Town Body Rock 148]

Just booked with Dr.Garcia for April 8. I will be traveling alone so if anyone else will be at the Marriott or florence hospita between April 7-12 PLEASE let me know.

Thx

[elenasal 44]

Just booked with Dr.Garcia for April 8. I will be traveling alone so if anyone else will be at the Marriott or florence hospita between April 7-12 PLEASE let me know.

Thx

I'm there on the 10th - 15th

[O-Town Body Rock 148]

@@elenasal

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! Who is your surgeon?

[elenasal 44]

Dr Cabrera

I'm getting VERY nervous and second guessing this decision.....

[therealsherbear vsg 1]

I'm having surgery on April 17 with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. I met another girl online who's actually decided to go with him on the same day so we will be doing it "together" which is nice. Anyone else near the 17th in Tijuana?

[rhoste 21]

I'll be at Marriot from April 12-18, will be sleeved by Dr Ariel Ortiz/ Martinez

[monkeyfish742 4]

I am scheduled for April 15th in Juarez. Has anyone done the sleeve with Dr.Rodriguez or planning to in April??

[raychel74 22]

I'm scheduled the 14th with dr Venezuela at MBC. I'm super excited & a little nervous. I have read a few times that these 3 things are a MUST to bring, so I thought I'd share.

Gas Ex Thin Strips

Lip Balm

Comfy Pillow ( colored pillow sheet so you don't forget it) hospitals use all white

I've heard the gas is pretty bad and the Gas ex is a life saver. You are also very dry mouthed so the lip balm will help. A comfy pillow is everything when you are stuck in bed. I'm adding in baby wipes incase I can't shower right away!

-R

[CassandraCorner 16]

Wow 19 days and counting down Tijuana here I come!! Dr. E Ortiz doing my surgery! Arriving April 14th!!

[PhatKat 27]

My dr takes care of all that. I sent the paperwork, he signs it and scans it back. Dr. Illan and Omar are very customer service oriented. That is an understatement actually.

Hi

Are you getting nervous! I am so very nervous.

I am getting nervous. I start pre-op diet Monday. It seems everyone will be at the Marriott. I will be at Hotel Lucerna. Elanasal perhaps we can keep in touch and encourage one another...

[rhoste 21]

I will also be at Marriott. My dats are a little different now. I arrive at Marriott on Sunday April 13 and leave the 19th.

Anyone else there at this time? I hope to connect with at least one other surgery patient as I know it makes it easier to get through things. I'm sure we will meet others at the hospital though.

liquids start for me on the 1rst.... How about everyone else? I am really dreading this part!

I have chosen premier Protein as it is easy and premixed.... What are others using??

Also what have been your recommendations for pre op Vitamins ?

We all want to be healthy as we can be for surgery!

[Kate2014 5]

Rhoste,

I arrive the 12th and I will be at Mi Doctor and the Marriott. I am going to try Unjury Protein as I have heard good things about it and I'm not too keen on the stuff I have sampled so far. I start my diet Friday and oddly enough it is what I am looking forward to the least, but I will survive As for Vitamins don't laugh...but Flintstones.

[DaleD 2]

I will be at Marriott, April 5-10 Dr Lopez look me up

[butternickles 14]

Hello All,

Man, it seems like everyone will be there right after I leave. I'm going to be there from the 4th to the 7th, staying at the Marriott, surgery on 4/4 with Dr. Ortiz.

I don't know if my cell phone will work out there, but if you guys want to text insecurities and encouragement, or meet for a day trip to a nearby pharmacy, please let me know:

My cell number is 510-778-3049, that's good for texting too.

Skype name : carol.andredesz <don't forget the dot in between the names>

AIM jandredesz

Carol A