To go..or not to go to Mexico?

[halfsizeme 28]

I don't have any experience to share as I am in the same exact position as you. I have had all my pre-op testing with a bariatric center here in NY. I have been in the program for almost 2 years now only to find out that there is no way my insurance will cover surgery. I have spent loads of money on co-pays and the 20% of all the tests that insurance doesn't pay. It's very very disheartening to go through all that only to be let down.

For a few months I gave up. I gained more weight. I lost hope. Then I found this forum and found a huge support system here. The care bariatricspal gives to us when we're there is amazing. It's nothing that we'd ever get here. Listening to everyone's stories about the care they get in Mexico has me so excited and eager to go myself. I'm hoping we can get a loan so I can go asap. If not, I'm going with income tax money and savings early next year. And I feel so comfortable with all I've learned here, that I'm not even scared to go alone. This will be a new beginning for me. I will be able to do all those many things I can't do now and I am so excited for that!

Edited November 4, 2015 by halfsizeme

[sassyfrass23 525]

I honestly believe that my biggest set back with this decision is myself. I've never been a risk taker. I've always tried to make calculated decisions. So having surgery 30 minutes down the road with a surgeon and his staff available at all times before and after the procedure is more comforting. However- it may not be in my cards. So I plan to sit down this weekend and really do some research about Tijuana. My family and friend responses when mentioning it were less than ideal. But I believe that stems from their lack of education. Hopefully I can gather enough stats to pull them to my side. I don't need their approval or "blessing" if you will, but having them 100% supportive would most definitely be the ideal scenerio. I appreciate all of your responses. I do find comfort and support from this site. To be surrounded by newbies to veterans...it's comforting. I'm learning things about this entire process, from start to finish and it's refreshing.