Where is everyone from?

[olgirl06 33]

North Carolina

[Dizzeepinkee 72]

"Tips imaginary 10 gallon hat" Moore, Oklahoma, ma'am.

[dietbelle 36]

I am from Brisbane Australia. I am scheduled for my op Feb.9th... I can't wait...plus nervous about the unexpected.

Hey I am in Brisbane too! But my date is 29th Feb and having it done in Mexico.

[dietbelle 36]

That's a long way to go for your operation.. Why so far?

[Paula'sVSGLife 49]

That's a long way to go for your operation.. Why so far?

I live between Australia and US so not so far for me... and the difference in price is amazing! There are some fantastic surgeons there too. I did a lot of research to find the right one.

[dietbelle 36]

I am being operated on by Dr George Hopkins at Chermside Hospital.. I have health cover so it will cost about 6k all up I think?

[dietbelle 36]

I am looking forward loosing this weight and with the help through his clinic keeping it off for life!

[Paula'sVSGLife 49]

If you already have top health cover then you're already paying extra for the coverage of bariatric surgery. The quotes I got were $400+ a month for a single top cover policy!

[Paula'sVSGLife 49]

So... for me $400 a month for 2 years (12 months waiting list and then 12 months post op) is already $10k.... and then another $6k out of pocket.

[dietbelle 36]

Yes we are top cover but for a family. So this includes dental eyes etc plus with the new regulations you have to take out private health at age 30. Both of us as we work. So it is still costly but not so much with everything else health wise.

Wouldn't it cost you lot for return airfares accommodation both in the Us and Mexico plus the operation plus follow ups?

[pahall 5]

Atlanta, Georgia

[Paula'sVSGLife 49]

Yes we are top cover but for a family. So this includes dental eyes etc plus with the new regulations you have to take out private health at age 30. Both of us as we work. So it is still costly but not so much with everything else health wise.

Wouldn't it cost you lot for return airfares accommodation both in the Us and Mexico plus the operation plus follow ups?

Nope I live in Australia and also the US so don't need to pay for accommodation there.. and I have health insurance in USA. I am fitting the surgery in with my usual flights as I travel every 2 months between AU and USA so just an extra domestic flight. Surgery is still $10k cheaper than Australia!

Edited February 1, 2016 by Paula'sVSGLife

[AnnetteMcM 21]

Moore, Oklahoma

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[aprilnicole 31]

Atlanta ga

[kmcguire 4]

Chicago burbs - O'Hare airport area

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