coexist23

Welcome to the forum. You should find all the info you need here. I have been on here since Fall and love it. I'm on here everyday. It's nice to talk to people who are going through the same thing. Can't wait to hear about your journey!

Great question. I was wondering the same thing. Anyone know the phone situation at the Mi hospital in TJ?

THANK YOU for the details. Those of us who have not gone yet, live for details.

I wonder why some doctors use drains and some do not?

It's 2013! Can anyone tell me the prices of the Mexican surgeons now. Thank you!

Rohler, not sure yet.

Can anyone tell me about your experience going to mexico, for surgery, alone. I am going to go at some point at the end of winter, probably alone. Husband will have to stay home with kiddos. I will be going to Mi hospital in TJ and Dr. Garcia will be my surgeon. I am going through Ready4Achange. Thank you for any help and support.

I will be going to Dr. Garcia mid March 2013

I feel better knowing that the hospital is near the border.

I am saving for the $500 deposit now. Then passport cards for husband and I, then plane tickets.

Yes, Mi hospital. I am going through Ready 4A Change.

I am going to Dr. Garcia on the 13th of March. Can't wait!!!

I called Alma and asked if Dr. Garcia takes out gall bladders. She said I will have to discuss it with Dr. Garcia when I get to mexico for my sleeve. If he agrees, based on health, it will be $500 extra.

I don't have any issues right now, but I would like to get it out now, before they start.

I can't imagine the pain from having all 3 done at the same time. But, I also like the idea of not going "under" 2 more times.

O.k. Does anyone know what the rules are on how much you can get done at the same time. I mean, what is a mommy makeover? Can you get a combo? i.e. arms/tuck or boobs/tuck ? Can you get arms/tuck/boobs?

Unless you are an American Indian/ First American, I don't think you can say anything!!!!!!!!!! If anyone is ruining this country, it's bigots like you! You need to go join Westboro Baptist Church

I'm thinking this will be the hardest thing for me once I have my sleeve. What is the point of this rule anyway?

O.k. I have seen posts saying you need a passport and some that say you just need a drivers license and birth cert. So what did you take? Plus, what's up with a passport card. I'm all about getting what is cheapest!

I will be getting surgery with Dr. Garcia in Tj.

@coexist23 - I've never heard of a company that didn't allow Med Flex from the first date of employment and yes it is to cover uninsured medical expenses for your husband and dependents which includes you and your children. You can only enroll once a year during the open enrollment period at his job unless you have a 'qualifying reason' under IRS regs which are usually life changes: death, divorce, marriage, birth, or job change. He should contact his HR dept to get more info.

Did you get Dr. Almanza to write a letter for you? My PCP would not write one, she wants me to do 12 months diet program. I am going to Dr, Garcia. How much is the limit now? $5,000? You said you got $4,500?

Thank you!!!

I went to Mexico so it only cost me $4500.00 which I put into my 125 Medical Flex account. They take it out of my paychecks but it's interest and tax free! You have to have the doctor complete a letter of medical nessecity (sp) form but the IRS does allow WLS under the plan. Unfortunately, the IRS is lowering the max amt to $2500.00 for 2013

How does this 125 Medical Flex work. My husband's job's website says they have it. But is it just for him or can I use it as his wife? Also, do you have to be at the company for a while, he has been with the company for two months.

Thanks everyone. Maybe I'll just suck it in until we land.

I just thought of something? What if I need 2 seats? I'm 5'9, 285 lbs. Maybe I should just have extra money just to be safe.

Coexist23 - I am the biggest " Can't we all just get along" type person. So let's coexist! 23- my birth date.

Do these ladies live in Mexico? Do you pay them extra to help you and travel. What is the point of a corrdinator? Do they work for the sugeons?

Thanks for any info.

Jessica

Thank you all for you help!

Just wondering what is the Gastric Sleeve price for Dr. Fernando Garcia? Can you tell about the deposit, when you pay it. When do you set your date