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I am trying to determine what the overall cost would be to go to Dr. Aceves. On top of the surgery cost, there will also be the flight etc. that you mentioned which we must pay for too. I am not sure that would be any cheaper for me considering that. I have two doctors here in Texas who will do the sleeve. One is around 10,000 and one 12,000. I can drive there as it is about 5 hours away. I wonder if it is better for me to do that once I figure in flight etc. info

Is anyone familiar with this surgeon in Denton, TX. He is doing the sleeve for 10950 according to the website. Cost of Weight Loss Surgery in Dallas and Ft Worth | Weight Loss Surgery Specialists of North Texas

I don't know you but I could hear the fear through your post. You are brave to do what you did and keep hanging in there b/c you are halfway there. Like others have said, everyone is different. Do your best to remain calm and let the doctors just analyze what is happening. I truly believe that you are going to be ok. I will pray for you and for peace of mind. I know I can get so anxious sometimes and start to panic. One day I will be where you are and I hope that I can remember to tell myself this same advice!! I know it will be ok. You are going to do great!! Just rest and believe that with every second that goes by you are getting closer to total healing!

Just remember that all of their conern is from being completely uninformed. People like us have researched and researched and researched. They have not. Everything they are telling you I have heard from my own Mom. In fact we might have the same MOM!!! I am serious!!! This is why I no longer tell my Mom things I know she cannot handle hearing .I love her but the truth is she does not know 1% of what I know about the surgery b/c she refuses to research it for herself. They probably are genuinely concerned BUT I have to say telling you taht you could not handle the pouch and would bust it open...sounds like they might not be giving you enough credit. You aren't 400 or 500 pounds yet so you clearly have some level of self control. I am 360 pounds so clearly you have more self control than I do. Don't let them tell you that you don't have the ability to do something. Just do what is right FOR YOU.

If you have your surgery done in Mexico, you can still claim it on your taxes in the US? Also did you all have to get a passport and what is involved in that?

I am looking for info on self pay in San Antonio. I would greatly appreciate any info!!