madhattr 5 Posted March 12, 2018 Long story, short. I have an initial consult in the US for weight loss surgery on Friday. I'm 6'2, 255-260 lbs. I don't think I'm going to qualify because I'm a little below 35% BMI and only condition is high blood pressure. If I am, insurance will pay completely. So, I've been doing research for doctors in Mexico. Approved at BariatricPal Hospital MX with Dr. Illan and Angeles Health International with Dr. Lopes Corvala. Dr. Corvala shows a price of $10,950 for the gastric Bypass travel package. No price with Dr. Illan yet. I guess my questions are what would be the right surgery for me and what kind of prices are every one seeing. I don't want to skimp on this type of life changing surgery, but still have to watch the budget and if that means waiting, I'll have to wait. 1 TGTCEGCC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Brecher 10,515 Posted March 12, 2018 If you have any co-morbidities (sleep apnea, diabetes, etc) there's a good chance your US surgeon might be able to get your insurance to cover your surgery. You sound like the perfect candidate for a Gastric Sleeve. I'd discuss the surgery types that are good for you with whichever surgeon you select and go with the option that you both agree on. You can view all surgery pricing with Dr. Illan at https://bariatricpalhospitalmx.com/weight-loss-surgeries Gastric Sleeve: $4600 MGB: $5700 Gastric Bypass: $6000 DS: $6400 1 madhattr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloraBama Girl 116 Posted March 13, 2018 Dr. Illan is a top notch surgeon. He did my MGB. Plus the hospital and staff were better than any care I received in the states. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhattr 5 Posted March 13, 2018 Dr. Illan is a top notch surgeon. He did my MGB. Plus the hospital and staff were better than any care I received in the states. How was your experience? Results so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Brecher 10,515 Posted March 13, 2018 Dr. Illan will be performing my own MGB in 7 days! 2 madhattr and FloraBama Girl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloraBama Girl 116 Posted March 13, 2018 I am below my goal by 5 lbs. Smaller than even in high school. I feel great and if I ask Dr. Illan a question he always answers. 1 madhattr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhattr 5 Posted March 13, 2018 Dr. Illan will be performing my own MGB in 7 days! I would love to hear how everything went and your progress afterwards. Keep me updated! 1 Alex Brecher reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites