AmandaRaeLeo

Yay beach vaca! I love tankinis. Flattering and convenient.

Mx is not for everyone, but it really is a quality option when you research it well.

I did, this past March. I researched Mexico for months, flipping and flopping between surgeons until I found Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. They took excellent care of me. Truly. He is one of the more expensive Mx surgeons. 8750, but your recovery is inpatient for 3-4 days in a full service hospital. Many surgeons in Mx have you recover in a swanky hotel near the hospital and do the follow up care at the hotel. I wanted, and needed, to be a hospital for my recovery.

I've broken up with my cpap and the hubby says my snoring is mostly gone and when it does put in an appearance it's quiet.

I don't know if you are open to Mexico but surgeon costs range from 4k - 10k. All inclusive except airfare.

WLS is excluded from my insurance policy. I withdrew $$ from my 401K and went to Mexico on 3/18/13. So far, so good.

I'd call it progress. :-) Compare your recent decision with past decisions. Be proud and keep "thinking".

I don't think it's wise to advise against sleep studies or imply they're bogus. Knowing and treating sleep apnea in WLS patients can be the difference between a successful surgery and potential complications or even tragedy.

I did a sleep study and was told I had sleep apnea. I had to do a second sleep study so they could put a cpap on my and adjust my levels as needed. Then they issued me my cpap.

Limitless WLS options on both sides of the border! There is also a cost efficient option in Charlotte, NC. Approx 12k I believe. The surgeon was on here tho, peddling his wares once upon a time.

Check out BeLiteWeight in Las Vegas. They're about 9-10k. They have surgeons in Mx as well as stateside. I didn't use them so I cannot speak to their quality of care. I did go to Mx and was very well taken care of. I chose Dr. Aceves. He's one of the more expensive Mx surgeons, 8750. If you do look into Mx and would like some feedback about my Dr. Aceves/Mexicali experience feel free to reach out. Good luck no matter which direction you go.

Ditto that! What beach did you go to? Ocean or Great Lake?

Sometimes I wonder if its because we have to think and focus so much on our intake. It becomes a dominate thought, which can manifest as "hunger".

I work for a bank. Bankruptcy Specialist. Going to school to be a Clinical Social Worker, with a focus on Substance Abuse.

I think this thread should be shown to the mom who wants to take her 14 yr old to Mx for VSG. At 19 we are still learning, growing, and maturing... Especially through trial and error.

How do you make a tissue dance?

I choose Dr. House. Good luck with your choice. Both surgeons are well reviewed with regards to their skills.

Thank you. We call all be such an asset to each other but we've, collectively, lost sight of all that recently.