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GonnaDoIt · February 3, 2005

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. I've been thinking about getting the Lap-Band ever since I heard of it a few months ago. I'm borderline on medically qualifying with a BMI of 35.2 and no major weight-related health problems ... yet. Even though I 'only' need to lose 70-90 pounds, I've been trying to lose weight for pretty much my whole life. And when I look at my sisters, my mother and my aunts and I see them just gain weight as they get older, I know its not coming off. I have to do something DIFFERENT and PERMANENT.

So, I've decided to do it. But the problem is that I already know my insurance won't cover it. I am self-employed with individual health insurance that specifically states it does not cover obesity surgery. Its pretty much impossible to get individual health insurance that does cover it. I should still be able to get a tax break for it, but that still doesn't exactly make it free.

So, given that I'll be paying for it, should I get it done in Houston or go to Mexico? Medical care in the US is unquestionably the best in the world. Is it risky to get it done in Mexico? We're talking about my health here. But if I can find a doctor/facility that's first rate in Mexico for thousands of dollars less, maybe I should consider it. I need more info to make a decision. Comments?

New Hope · February 3, 2005

Sounds like you have lots of research to do. Ultimately, you'll be the one to make the final decision. Please check out the old threads. There iare tons of info. about either way. Just get your after-care lined up BEFORE you're banded, no matter where you have it done. Best of luck to you!

February 10, 2005

Hi!

I had it done by a wonderful doc here in Denton, TX. But if you are going to self pay (as I did), you may want to try to get a medical loan from Capital One. I didn't think I would qualify (based on credit), but I qualified for $15000. Go to their website and check out the cosmetic loan link.