Sugery scheduled

shannonmcgee
on 11/21/13 6:07 pm
VSG on 12/09/13

I was originally turned down for surgery because my employer has an exclusion policy. I turned to OH and found that my best option was going out of the country. I thoroughly did my research and chose Dr. Sergio Quinones as my surgeon. He is in Tiajuana Mexico. My surgery date is Dec 9, 2013. I am so excited to actually be having this done. 

claimmaster
on 11/21/13 6:32 pm - OK
VSG on 07/05/13

My insurance actually covered WLS, but there were so many hoops to jump through, and the resulting coverage was so bad I decided it wasn't going to cost me much more to just go to Mexico and have it done.  I don't regret it at all.  The hospital there was SO much better than any hospital I've ever been to in the states and everything went perfect.  Best of luck with your surgery!

Jane

 Starting weight: 320       Goal weight: 145      Surgery Weight: 298      Current weight: 215         Check out my blog at www.thebariatricvegan.com

Weight loss month 1-22  2-13  3-12  4-16  5-4  6-0  7-7  8-6

   

    

shannonmcgee
on 11/21/13 7:28 pm
VSG on 12/09/13

I am hearing the same thing. I cant believe the cost in the USA is 4x higher than in Mexico. I have not heard many patients who had bad experiences. mexico. Im happy to hear your success story. How did you do on the plane ride home?

Tracy D.
on 11/21/13 10:06 pm - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

Exciting!  Best of luck to you, Shannon!  I've read lots of good reviews of the Mexico doctors on this page.  We're getting ready to welcome you to the loser's bench

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Bearz
on 11/21/13 11:12 pm

I am making my apt in Mexico today. I am going to Juarez next to El Paso Texas I had to pay out of pocket also but if you go on beliteweight.com you will find  success  stores it has help me good luck.

terrie

shannonmcgee
on 11/22/13 8:45 am
VSG on 12/09/13

I cant believe this is really happening. Soon I will be on the looser bench. My surgery is only $4150 compared to 20K in the USA. I appreciate everyone who has helped me along the way.

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 11/22/13 11:14 am
RNY on 08/05/19

So glad you found a way to do it!! I'm scheduled for the 10th, looks like we get to be surgery buddies! :-D

 

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

shannonmcgee
on 11/22/13 11:31 am
VSG on 12/09/13

I want this so bad. It means living a healthy life. I will be 40 in Feb and wanted to go into 2014 with a new me. I had started the pre op diet a few weeks ago. But I am off it now and will restart on Monday. We can do this :)

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