Well Amanda, they say 30 is the new 20, so that'll make me 21..lol..I was sleeve oct 6 by Dr. Almanza is Tijuana Mexico for $5000.00. i'm 2 weeks post op ans 26 pounds down. Check out my site to follow my progress.
I went through the same issue as you. Very few insurance companies approve the sleeve because its's coded "experimental". After reading several blogs and doing a little research, I found an affordable self pay solution in TJ, Mexico and I couldn't be any happier. Dr. Almanza was a GodSend, you may want to check him out.
Tara,
You will be in great hands. I was sleeved on Oct 6 by Dr. Almanza. I'm 2 weeks out and so far I'm 26 pounds down. GasX is be a Godsend, trust me, you'll do plenty of walking Once Dr. Bentacourt takes you on an excursion. :sad0: Follow me on my journey www.myquest2lose.com