islandmom 0 Posted September 26, 2005 Hi, My name is Kristi and I live in Texas. I have tried the insurance thing and am now looking into self pay in MX. This site has been very informative and I hope to learn more from ya'll! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banded_for_life 2 Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Kristi...welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~*DolphinGirl*~ 0 Posted September 26, 2005 Hello and welcome. You've come to the right site, it's great here. I decided some time back that I wanted to go to MX for my surgery too, because of the price and all the talk about the great surgeons there. When I first got here, I couldn't believe all the people that used the MX Surgeons. I'm so glad that I found this place. I'm still a little undecided which surgeon to use, but I do have 2 in mind. Which is a reason I come here all the time now, research and learning and support. I know I'll have my mind made up soon. Anywho, so glad you can join and I wish you luck on your journey to weight loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted September 26, 2005 Welcome! Nice to meet you! Good luck to you! I was self pay too. It was the best money I ever spent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted September 26, 2005 Howdy! Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted September 27, 2005 Thank you all for a nice welcome. I have never been involved in any kind of forum, but this site seems to be filled with truthful info and support no matter which side of the journey you are on! I look forward to getting to know everyone and sharing this life changing experience! Kristi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted October 5, 2005 I am also a Texas girl! I have to selfpay so I am going to Monterrey to Dr. Sanchez. I am in south Texas and can drive there from here. All I am waiting on is the financing. Good luck through this process, it is frustrating right now, but will be worth it in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladysplenda 1 Posted October 5, 2005 Hello fellow Texan. I am in East Texas. What part of Texas are you from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Hi ya'll (Glitterqueen and LadySplenda)! I am in the DFW area. Still trying to decide what to do about going to mx for the band. Still checking out docs.....what made you choose Sanchez, Glitterqueen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CirqueDallas 0 Posted October 5, 2005 I just joined the board last night! I too am in Texas (Frisco, near Dallas) and was looking at going to Mexico because I'll be a self pay. Well, I found wishcenter.org in San Antonio charges almost $11,000...also Dr. Barker here in Dallas quoted me appx $13,600. Of course, you know there are going to be little charges here & there for pre tests etc....I look forward to learning all I can on here! Welcome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammin & Losin 1 Posted October 5, 2005 Welcome to LBT! I'm wishing you lots of luck on getting banded!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted October 6, 2005 Honestly I have been going to about 4 different forums and saw him mentioned many times as being one of the better docs in Monterrey. It makes more sense for me to go to Monterrey, I can take a bus from McAllen and it is a 3 hour trip and costs $36 round trip. Once I chose Monterrey I knew I wanted Dr. Sanchez, I personally know a lady who went to him and vouches for him, the hospital, staff, etc.. and she says everything is extremely top notch. I am paying $8,000 for the whole deal, plus $72 for me and my husbands bus tickets. I have my surgery on Oct. 27. His website is Ready4Achange if you want to check out his credentials. I researched everything, but that is my nature, lol. Good lluck with this process, it can get frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted October 6, 2005 From one Texan to another, welcome to LBT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angiebell 0 Posted October 6, 2005 A big howdy from Texas! We are in the same area. Good luck on making your decision. Welcome to LBT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
