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I went to Tijuana and had my sleeve done by Ponce Bariatrics. I had a good experience, even though I can't say surgery is fun. It's a pretty quick recovery. I have had no problems, but I've checked in with my GP and have saw a bariatric nutritionist when I got home to make sure I'm doing everything right. I started at a BMI of 34, relatively low, but I did this to prevent diabetes, which is rampant in my family. I had a single incision sleeve and they were also able to take out my gall bladder at the same time. I paid $6,000 plus an additional $700 for the gall bladder.

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I am scheduled for Jan 5th at long term VSG with Dr. M. It ranges from 3000 to 4000 + depending on length and location of stay and promotional dates.

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There are several recent threads about this very question - you might find more answers there.

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Oh how I wish.it started falling out at around three months and started growing back about month seven.its now about an inch and quarter long.it sticks straight up.it is going to be gorgeous though.the texture is thicker!

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I went to Tijuana and had my sleeve done by Ponce Bariatrics. I had a good experience, even though I can't say surgery is fun. It's a pretty quick recovery. I have had no problems, but I've checked in with my GP and have saw a bariatric nutritionist when I got home to make sure I'm doing everything right. I started at a BMI of 34, relatively low, but I did this to prevent diabetes, which is rampant in my family. I had a single incision sleeve and they were also able to take out my gall bladder at the same time. I paid $6,000 plus an additional $700 for the gall bladder.

I am looking at doing it for prevention of diabetes and heart disease. My BMI is 36. I have already had my gallbladder removed so as I'm hearing that could be a good thing. Thanks for the info!

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I went thru BariatricPal Team MX in Tijuana. Dr. Ilan did my surgery on Aug 23rd of last year...my ONLY regret is that i waited so long to do it! The service was wonderful and I cannot recommend it enough...I really do wish I had done it years ago and didn't waste so much time with my insurance jerking me around. Do it.

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