Post OP care in us after surgery in Mexico

[Katieshmay 2]

Hey everybody, I've made the decision I will be going to MX for surgery..where? I haven't decided yet lol but i dont have insurance and I'm concerned about post OP care does anyone have some insight? Thank you!

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[BlueCrush 408]

55 minutes ago, Katieshmay said:

Hey everybody, I've made the decision I will be going to MX for surgery..where? I haven't decided yet lol but i dont have insurance and I'm concerned about post OP care does anyone have some insight? Thank you!

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Willingness to treat you and follow up after out of the country surgery depends on your doctor, and does vary greatly doctor to doctor. You need to consult with your primary care physician to see if they are willing to do this, and if not, find a different primary care physician before your surgery.

Edited May 31, 2019 by BlueCrush

[nssmia 29]

I had excellent care at OCC. With Dr Ariel Ortiz. Obesity Control Center. JCI accredited. Tijuana. I'm an R. N. And did tons of research

[gabybab 696]

1 hour ago, nssmia said:

I had excellent care at OCC. With Dr Ariel Ortiz. Obesity Control Center. JCI accredited. Tijuana. I'm an R. N. And did tons of research

Yes, he is the one I would chose if I needed to go to Mexico. Excellent choice!

[Katieshmay 2]

Yes, he is the one I would chose if I needed to go to Mexico. Excellent choice!

Thank you! That's who I have been researching I'm really drawn to them. Seems very experienced, I see a ton of people have gone through him. You're reconfirming my decision.

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[Katieshmay 2]

I had excellent care at OCC. With Dr Ariel Ortiz. Obesity Control Center. JCI accredited. Tijuana. I'm an R. N. And did tons of research

Thank you! That's who I have been researching I'm really drawn to them. Seems very experienced, I see a ton of people have gone through him. You're reconfirming my decision.

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[Frustr8 7,886]

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[Katieshmay 2]

Hope and Pray[emoji120]It All Goes Well For You! That's what we all want in the end!

Thank you so much..I'm extremely nervous and haven't even booked a consultation yet lol I'm waiting for them to open then I'm making the call..I'm on eastern time lol this is so scary!!!!

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[49Nash 103]

I think this is such a potentially bad idea. I get when your insurance won’t pay and going to Mexico but to have major surgery knowing you don’t have insurance for follow up care is crazy. What if something goes wrong, even people with the best surgeons and medical care have complications. I 100% get wanting the surgery, but why not wait until you have health insurance so you know you can seek care without going bankrupt. Plus you are way more likely to seek care early because you know you will get billed.

[Tess9999 10]

I went through Pompeii Surgical in February and I’m loving results.

[Tess9999 10]

I had gastric sleeve with great results, I now want Lipo in my arms which has been a lifetime issue even when I’m at my ideal weight. Any lipo surgeon suggestions in Mexico?

[KatieMc 55]

23 hours ago, Tess9999 said:

I went through Pompeii Surgical in February and I’m loving results.

Great to hear that - I've got my surgery lined up there on July 2, can't wait! What kind of guidelines did they give for walking/exercise etc for the first two months?

@Katieshmay: My insurance doesn't pay for bariatric surgery, but wherever you go should offer phone follow-up for a few months so you can ask if something is normal or needs a doctor. I would recommend staying in Tijuana or wherever you end up for longer than the minimum (usually 2-3 days) just in case a problem does arise. Your surgeon will take care of it as part of the package, versus going to a hospital or doctor in the US and needing a second mortgage to pay the bill.