Mexico with Dr. Altamirano OR insurance here?

[Fatty McFatster 888]

I am having a REALLY hard time choosing between having my band to sleeve revision surgery here on November 20th or in Mexico with Dr. A. Would love any input from others.

I have so many Pros and Cons for each that my mind is just tired.

If I go to Mexico I could have it with my wife the exact same day and we would be side by side every step of the way on this journey. However, I have already invested my time, emotions, and money (about $800) into having it here in the US.

I am also VERY impressed with Dr. A in Mexico. We talked to him on the phone via FaceTime a few days and I was VERY impressed with him. When have you ever talked to your doctor on the phone? Personally, I have never talked to a US doctor on the phone in all of my 38 years. That was just a big eye-opener to me. He was so friendly, intelligent, and a joy to talk with (even though the call was with my wife).

But on the flip side it is a little nerve-wracking to travel to another country to have such a major procedure done...and I won't be able to be right there waiting for my wife to come out of surgery if I am also undergoing the surgery the same day. So, we can't really take care of each other and help each other if we are having the sleeve done the same day.

Another Pro to having it here is that it will be run through my insurance, so we have a few months before we get the bills AND we can then setup a payment plan. In Mexico it would all be due the same day...and even though it is much cheaper than here in the US it is still a lot of money to come up with all at once.

I am also already a little envious of how awesome the BariatricPal Mexico team has taken care of my wife in regards to e-mails, phone calls, questions answered, etc. I don't get even 10% of that kind of specialized treatment from my weight management team and surgeon here in the US. And once she has had surgery and spent time in the recovery house I have a feeling I will be 100% envious of how awesome the Mexico team took care of her and I might even possibly regret having it here in the US...and I don't want that.

Well, I guess I have done enough rambling. Just having a really hard time making the decision on what would be best for me and for us. So, if anyone has any advice I would much appreciate it.

Thanks for listening.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Anyone have any thoughts or advice?

[joymomof7 7]

I am having a REALLY hard time choosing between having my band to sleeve revision surgery here on November 20th or in Mexico with Dr. A. Would love any input from others.

 

I have so many Pros and Cons for each that my mind is just tired.

 

If I go to Mexico I could have it with my wife the exact same day and we would be side by side every step of the way on this journey. However, I have already invested my time, emotions, and money (about $800) into having it here in the US.

 

I am also VERY impressed with Dr. A in Mexico. We talked to him on the phone via FaceTime a few days and I was VERY impressed with him. When have you ever talked to your doctor on the phone? Personally, I have never talked to a US doctor on the phone in all of my 38 years. That was just a big eye-opener to me. He was so friendly, intelligent, and a joy to talk with (even though the call was with my wife).

 

But on the flip side it is a little nerve-wracking to travel to another country to have such a major procedure done...and I won't be able to be right there waiting for my wife to come out of surgery if I am also undergoing the surgery the same day. So, we can't really take care of each other and help each other if we are having the sleeve done the same day.

 

Another Pro to having it here is that it will be run through my insurance, so we have a few months before we get the bills AND we can then setup a payment plan. In Mexico it would all be due the same day...and even though it is much cheaper than here in the US it is still a lot of money to come up with all at once.

 

I am also already a little envious of how awesome the BariatricPal Mexico team has taken care of my wife in regards to e-mails, phone calls, questions answered, etc. I don't get even 10% of that kind of specialized treatment from my weight management team and surgeon here in the US. And once she has had surgery and spent time in the recovery house I have a feeling I will be 100% envious of how awesome the Mexico team took care of her and I might even possibly regret having it here in the US...and I don't want that.

 

Well, I guess I have done enough rambling. Just having a really hard time making the decision on what would be best for me and for us. So, if anyone has any advice I would much appreciate it.

 

Thanks for listening.

[joymomof7 7]

This is such a big decision , I couldn't possibly tell you what to do. My opinion is though: if you have the finances for it, do it together in Mexico. Dr A and his team are great...and you will both get very quality care. By the time you both arrive home you will be able to care for each other ..and be feeling pretty good. I extra 2 nights at the recovery house makes a big difference. I am 9!weeks out today....no regrets at all. Best wishes to you !!!

The extra.. Not I extra

[BigHarleyGuy1 149]

There is so much support from the folks @ BariatricPal and from Dr. A. You will both be fine. If I were making this decision again there would be no doubt in my mind. Dr. A is the way to go !

Just Do It !!!!

[belindadcns 55]

I am scheduled for December 14th with Dr.Altimarino. I am looking forward to living a healthier life. I am a nurse and I have yet to find a doctor that will take the time to have a conversation on the phone with a potential patient. During my research I found videos on YouTube where he talks about obesity. To me he has a passion for helping patients live a healthy and active life style. I am working to lower my BMI and anytime I need him I just message him on Facebook. He responds rather quickly unless he is tied up with surgery. My best friend had surgery back in August and has done well. She is already down 60 pounds. I wish you the best in your search. You could definitely schedule surgery with your wife and the both of you share the journey together. Also you stay 2 days in hospital and 2 days at recovery house,which is included in the price. We have a really supportive group on FB.

[dml77 69]

I went with Dr. A and would do it again in a heart beat. Dr. A and his team are professional and very helpful.. Mexico gets a bad rap for a few doctors. Dr. A is great and if you have a question, he answers. The support you get is the best. Highly recommend!!! Join the support group and see for yourself.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

This is such a big decision , I couldn't possibly tell you what to do. My opinion is though: if you have the finances for it, do it together in Mexico. Dr A and his team are great...and you will both get very quality care. By the time you both arrive home you will be able to care for each other ..and be feeling pretty good. I extra 2 nights at the recovery house makes a big difference. I am 9!weeks out today....no regrets at all. Best wishes to you !!!

The extra.. Not I extra

There is so much support from the folks @ BariatricPal and from Dr. A. You will both be fine. If I were making this decision again there would be no doubt in my mind. Dr. A is the way to go !

Just Do It !!!!

I am scheduled for December 14th with Dr.Altimarino. I am looking forward to living a healthier life. I am a nurse and I have yet to find a doctor that will take the time to have a conversation on the phone with a potential patient. During my research I found videos on YouTube where he talks about obesity. To me he has a passion for helping patients live a healthy and active life style. I am working to lower my BMI and anytime I need him I just message him on Facebook. He responds rather quickly unless he is tied up with surgery. My best friend had surgery back in August and has done well. She is already down 60 pounds. I wish you the best in your search. You could definitely schedule surgery with your wife and the both of you share the journey together. Also you stay 2 days in hospital and 2 days at recovery house,which is included in the price. We have a really supportive group on FB.

I went with Dr. A and would do it again in a heart beat. Dr. A and his team are professional and very helpful.. Mexico gets a bad rap for a few doctors. Dr. A is great and if you have a question, he answers. The support you get is the best. Highly recommend!!! Join the support group and see for yourself.

Thanks guys!! I appreciate you all taking the time to respond.

Lots of great info and support of Dr. A, which is making my decision even harder. Lol.

[Fair_Maidan 27]

I was sleeved by Dr. A 17/10/2015 and had a great experience. My husband did come with me for support. I was sick the first night as we was coming out of the anaesthesia but have been fine ever since . The care we had while away was amazing. We even had extra transportation and special requests which weren't a problem. We have a 4 year old so we wouldn't have been able to both get it done at the same time. If we didn't I don't think it would have been a prob for us both to have had it done. Keep in mind that you'll need someone to help you with your suitcases when you get home and lifting things like groceries for the first little while.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

After insurance verification with the hospital here at home, I am probably going to have my surgery here on November 20th. I will only owe about $1,200 to $1,800 total for the lap band to gastric sleeve revision, so that saves us about $3,000 over me having it done in Mexico.

 

And also, if my surgery is here and my wife's surgery in Mexico, it will give us a chance to compare the surgery and recovery processes and share that information with others in order to help them. I am interested in seeing those differences (both pros and cons) firsthand as I will also be accompanying my wife to Mexico for her surgery.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

 

Wish you the best, and if you ever need to join a support group, you are welcome in ours.

After insurance verification with the hospital here at home, I am probably going to have my surgery here on November 20th. I will only owe about $1,200 to $1,800 total for the lap band to gastric sleeve revision, so that saves us about $3,000 over me having it done in Mexico.

 

And also, if my surgery is here and my wife's surgery in Mexico, it will give us a chance to compare the surgery and recovery processes and share that information with others in order to help them. I am interested in seeing those differences (both pros and cons) firsthand as I will also be accompanying my wife to Mexico for her surgery.

 

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Best regards,

 

 

Ana Tèllez

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Thank you Ana. My wife has been corresponding with you through e-mail about her upcoming surgery in Mexico and you have been a real pleasure talking with!!!

["Henry" 109]

Hi Fatty McFatster,

 

Please contact us at the office at (619) 900 7345 to help you with the process, or you can email me at henry@bariatricpal.com.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Hi Fatty McFatster,

 

Please contact us at the office at (619) 900 7345 to help you with the process, or you can email me at henry@bariatricpal.com.

Hi Henry,

My wife is already working with Ana and I think I have decided to have my surgery here in the US since it will only cost me $1,200 to $1,800. 

["Henry" 109]

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