KatInFL

Ditto! I tried steak around 7 weeks, I think... whenever I was cleared. It was amazing and is a regular part of my diet. It sits so much easier than chicken. I've almost completely eliminated chicken; it just doesn't sit well. Ground beef sits a little better than chicken, but steak is even better. Pork seems to be fine, seafood is my primary source of Protein, with red meat (steak mostly) making a frequent rotation in my meals. ~Kat

Love, love, loved my surgeon, Dr. Illan. ~Kat

I wish there was a right answer. Unfortunately, I don't think that's the case. I can't say what I'd do if I were in your shoes. My insurance doesn't cover WLS, at all, under any circumstance. Right now, I look at that as kind of lucky...simply because I didn't have to jump through any hoops to get to surgery. Would I have self-paid if my insurance covered it? Probably not. Simply because I'd have *rather had surgery near home, if it had been an option. Also, the cash is a consideration...it took me around a year to be able to manage the trip for surgery. But I also would have had an entirely different experience. I don't know if it would have been better or worse or what, but it would have been different. I hope you are able to work out which decision is best for you. If you decide Mexico is it, there is certainly a ton of information to be found here! Don't be afraid to ask questions. ~Kat