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Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

A forum for discussing travel to Mexico to have Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or another type of Weight Loss Surgery, as well as for discussing self-pay for weight loss surgery

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  1. BariatricPal Hospital MX: The Most Experienced Bariatric & Plastic Surgeons in Mexico!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,195 views

  3. BariatricPal Hospital MX patients enjoying Tijuana after having surgery!

    By Bill Yanez,
    • 543 replies
    • 23,640 views

  4. Dr. Illan and BariatricPal Hospital MX Patient Testimonials

    By Bill Yanez,
    • 488 replies
    • 23,521 views

  5. January 17, 2019 Sleeve in Tijuana

    By Tina from Ohio,
    • 2 replies
    • 30 views

  6. Sleeve or mini gastric bypass

    By KelseySig,
    • 4 replies
    • 76 views

  7. New CDC Alert: Drug-Resistant Infections in Dr. Almanza's Grand View Hospital

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 1 reply
    • 142 views

  8. Mexico Aftercare

    By ThinnerByTheLake,
    • 1 reply
    • 78 views

  9. Feb 20, 2019 Pompeii surgical in Tijuana Mexico

    By Tess0554,   
    • 2 replies
    • 73 views

  10. CDC WARNING: Health Alert: Tijuana (Mexico), Reports of Antibiotic-resistant Infections Following Surgery at Grand View Hospital with Dr. Almanza

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 1 reply
    • 254 views

  11. Who has had surgery at BariatricPal MX? Are they legit??

    By stephanie_dora291,   
    • 17 replies
    • 443 views

  12. Narrowed it down

    By MrsHutslar,
    • 5 replies
    • 180 views

  13. Finally picked a surgeon!

    By CrowleysFan,   
    • 5 replies
    • 175 views

  14. Dr Ariel Ortiz OCC

    By UIHCPNA,
    • 1 reply
    • 184 views

  15. Question about first week post Surgery

    By Lord Nikon,
    • 9 replies
    • 312 views

  16. Dr. Illan Fraijo ball park price/costfor sleeve?

    By *Rosana*,
    • 4 replies
    • 290 views

  17. Discouragement about self-pay surgery in Tijuana

    By MSG0310,   
    • 5 replies
    • 461 views

  18. Revision to my RNY...anyone have experience with a good Dr. in mexico

    By patypal,
    • 2 replies
    • 215 views

  19. which facilities in Mexico accept care credit?

    By holly402559,
    • 1 reply
    • 232 views

  20. Travel to MX from outside of North America

    By a70sRollerDisco,
    • 1 reply
    • 184 views

  21. Self pay vs insurance with likely denial

    By 2Bsmaller18,
    • 4 replies
    • 299 views

  22. Selim Jalil Illan Fraijo

    By Grey Cat,   
    • 2 replies
    • 266 views

  23. Flying. Talk to ME!!

    By CrowleysFan,   
    • 16 replies
    • 390 views

  24. Cash cost in the US

    By 2Bsmaller18,
    • 4 replies
    • 429 views

  25. Sleeve to mini gastric bypass or R&Y gastric bypass

    By beautiful_disaster,
    • 1 reply
    • 250 views

  26. Please Help

    By Jess2904,
    • 3 replies
    • 344 views

  27. RNY in Mexico

    By Holcomb_2006,   
    • 3 replies
    • 281 views

  28. Surgery in TJ on 9/20

    By Marilync1266,
    • 0 replies
    • 265 views

  29. Gastric Sleeve in TJ - Flight Back

    By Marilync1266,   
    • 3 replies
    • 429 views

  30. Anyone been Re-sleeved in Mexico??? Help!!

    By Anita2012,   
    • 11 replies
    • 451 views

  31. Where to go?! Please help!

    By Vesparza15,
    • 2 replies
    • 415 views

  32. I have a desk job and getting a sleeve

    By CNCAnn,
    • 10 replies
    • 428 views

  33. Follow ups and/or complications back home

    By IndyMike,
    • 2 replies
    • 512 views

  34. Aug 10th surgery

    By Michellemtp,
    • 1 reply
    • 319 views

  35. I’m anxious and have questions

    By George OG,
    • 4 replies
    • 550 views

  36. I want a baby so bad!!!

    By nadzway,   
    • 5 replies
    • 436 views

  37. What Gadgets to buy before VSG

    By KOLongTermWin,
    • 3 replies
    • 536 views

  38. Where do I start?

    By jbrizz,
    • 5 replies
    • 529 views

  39. Gastric sleeve and rheumatoid arthritis

    By CNCAnn,
    • 3 replies
    • 401 views

  40. Going Alone, dying, fear - How to Overcome?

    By MizzNewLife,   
    • 20 replies
    • 1,131 views

  41. Surgery today with Dr. Illan in Tijuana Mexico

    By BubblesCT,   
    • 25 replies
    • 1,225 views

  42. What days does the doctor perform surgery?

    By jamilsbride,
    • 7 replies
    • 600 views

  43. BariatricPalMX or Pompeii?

    By MizzNewLife,   
    • 11 replies
    • 817 views

  44. REVISION

    By ALLOVERAGAIN,
    • 2 replies
    • 515 views

  45. I't used to be so easy to book a surgery in Mexico!

    By Melixxa,   
    • 2 replies
    • 614 views

  46. Is gaining 3 pounds during the second week post op normal?

    By AdiosAnnie300,
    • 1 reply
    • 462 views

  47. 4 hour flight Post app

    By genia_deanne,
    • 9 replies
    • 823 views

  48. Has anyone had gastric bypass in Mexico

    By A.Edward,
    • 6 replies
    • 685 views

  49. Decision made

    By Lily’sMom,   
    • 0 replies
    • 449 views

  50. Anyone doing medical tourism?

    By JaneBingley,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,002 views

  51. Follow Up

    By Alaska1980,
    • 11 replies
    • 685 views

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      hello all i have a question i have cigna and i called them personally to ask if they cover the weight loss surgery and they told me off the bat that they do not cover weight loss surgery. my question is should i have my dr submit something in writing? 
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      1. Sophie7713

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        Yes, continue to fight this with Cigna! Ask what process they require for a possible review of your case? Ask your surgeon and his team to help you clarify and challenge.

        Since weight loss surgery has gained more popularity and momentum - Cigna from our experience is playing games with their patients who wish to get healthier. It is egregious that Cigna would rather pay for someone's weight related heart attack, hernia, diabetes, sleep apnea and/or other costly conditions then being pro-active! As for ourselves, we tired of jumping thru they're hoops putting off my surgery until April or May 2019 with continued ridiculous, redundant requests. Yet, we know of a colleague where Cigna was cooperative and approved without a hitch.

        Because I needed weight relief off my injured left knee when exercise and dieting were no longer effective... We made the decision to self pay and get on the road to self restoration sooner than later. I wanted to start my new year with a hope and future. For us, the Cigna mill was becoming just to stressful. And, we hold a premium policy with a reputable international corporation. They refuse to pay for vitamin regime now, too.

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        I don't know anything specifically about Cigna, but maybe they were thinking about the cosmetic kind. Maybe you should have said "bariatric surgery" or asked specifically about their benefits for medically necessary bariatric surgery? I got lucky and my insurance had very good coverage and benefits for WLS and I was approved on the first request. Out of $50,000 billed for the surgery I only had to pay $600.00.

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