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Since my surgery can no longer be covered by hh repair I have been looking up doctors in Tijuana, Mexico. My family is so against going to Mexico for surgery ( My mom watches Botched). I really want this surgery I just don't know how to win my family over.. Help! How did yall explain to yall's family?

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If I didn't have any other way to get the surgery I would have gone to Mexico also. My family and friends would have never supported it so I would have had to go alone. My advice would be that this isn't about your family. You are doing this for you and you alone will have to go through this journey. If your family doesn't support you then that's on them. Stay positive and do your research. Best of luck!

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Not sure of your age but some people might not have told a lot of family before the sleeve. I think if you are an adult that you should make your own decisions. There are a lot of people who went to Mexico, so I hope you get some good information.

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I had to weather the same storm. I did my homework. I found studies showing the rate of infection was lower at the facility than it was in many American facilities. My mom who is an retired nurse actually was very happy. It reminded her of how hospitals provided care before managed care in the US. Excellent nursing care, many people consistently cleaning.

Remind them that people are going to Mexico VOLUNTARILY. Which means, if a provider does crap work, people quit going. In the US, very few people have real choice in providers. If the reviews are good, and you are doing your due diligence I think your outcomes can be even better than the average place in the US.

It's elective surgery. I had many choices. I did my homework and was very happy with the results. Only thing I wish I had done differently is come home earlier. But alas, I just prepared for the absolute worst case. Ok, so I was bored one day, not the worst thing.

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