ali91890

Thank you Henry!!!

Hi Alison,

We can provide you the account information that is necessary for you to make the Account transfer right to our Chase account. Alternatively, you can wire Transfer from you bank account to ours or we can issue a Chase QuickPay request free of charge,

I checked with the company that processes our credit card charges and we are able to take your VISA gift card by phone with no problem.

If your have any questions, please contact me.

Hi guys!!!

I am getting sleeved on September 1 by Dr. Altamirano!!!! I am soooo excited!!! =)


I know the only way to make the payment is through Chase Bank and that Paypal is no longer an option however I want to make sure I am paying correctly through Chase Bank before I make the actual payment. If anyone could please walk me through this I would be SO, forever grateful!!!!

Also does anyone know if you can pay with Visa giftcards (obviously splitting tender), I have one and would like to put my remaining balance towards surgery. If not I will just pay by my Debit/Credit card.

Thank you guys!

Alison

We are loving Dr A, I haven't schedule mine even though I made my deposit, what a great guy, he makes you feel so comfortable, he's so smart, he answered all my question, all his patients are very happy with their result, I know I shouldn't worry, neither do you! CONGRATULATIONS!

I know I feel SO comfortable with him as my doctor! I am very excited!

I just came back from surgery with him an he is a heart with 2 legs haha! I am so grateful for the way he and bariatric pal team treated me, I went alone but never felt alone, Dr. A is a awesome doctor, I couldn't pick better.

I am so happy to hear this! My deposit is paid, no surgery date YET but it is soon to follow!!!!

Hi ali91890,

 

Welcome to BariatricPal.com.

 

You can get in touch with other Dr. Altamirano patients thru his FB group "Dr. Carlos Altamirano Support Group". Look for it and request to join.

 

 

Send me your info, if you want a Skype consultation with Dr. A!

Henry!

I was fortunate enough to talked to Dr. A and, as everyone said I would, I LOVED him!

He was so caring and knowledgeable. I am so excited to see what the future brings and meet his team! I was beyond impressed! 

I joined his Facebook group and am happy to be a part of it!

Thank you for the reply, Dr. A seems great and I am excited!

Hi

I am considering having sleeve surgery with Dr. Altamirano has anyone had a gastric sleeve with Dr Altamirano and can share their experience.

Thanks

Alison

Hey, I posted previously asking some questions about having a gastric sleeve in Mexico.

I would really like to get the ball rolling and start talking to some doctors via Skype, preferably Dr. J. Lopez.

If anyone has talked to him or had him as their surgeon can you please give me your personal experiences, likes and dislikes. Also how do I go about talking with him??

Thanks for your time!

Personally, If I had to do it again, I would not change a thing. I had the American Doctor who I could get to within a matter of minutes and his team of experts close by.

Why do you not want to try your insurance??? If you could get it done for little to no cash out of pocket from your medical insurance suppler then why are you looking to go to Mexico??

Is there a concern that you may loose coverage or the job??

IMHO, I would rather use a local doctor. I have heard about people going over to Mexico for the surgery. Which is everyone choice. But what happens 3- 5 months down the road is there is an issue and you have to go back to the doctor? Will you still have a follow up?

Also do they offer you support. I don't know where you reside but the Doctor I went to had a team of surgeons, along with nutritionists and physiologists and exercise therapists who are all available 24-7. Plus once a month they hold a support group, which came in really handy for me. I got all kinds of info and recipe's. Plus a few times a year they do a clothing swap. You can swap your too big for smaller, while your still loosing.. helps with the finances.

But I would really contact your insurance company first and find out all you can.. This is a life changing event and you will need support from all areas including the medical professional who does your sleeve. IM 5 years out and still have annual checkups with him.

I have checked with my insurance on multiple occasions. I have to do doctors visits for 6 consecutive months before I can be approved or denied. I do not have any "health problems" other than obesity and apparently my insurance says that's not enough to qualify for them to pay.

I am looking in Mexico because the surgery is significantly less expensive then anywhere I am. near...even with travel cost. The doctors wwhoI have mentioned have had very positive responses pre operation, during stay and pay operationWhich is very important to me.

There is no concern of losing coverage or my job. My concern with insurance is simply it will not be covered and I don't want to waste my money on multiple doctors visits with a hefty copay each month + multiple other evaluations to satisfy health care then be turned away. I'm not quiet sure how they can say obesity isn't a good enough reason to have surgery after multiple attempts to lose weight by diet and exercise, mostly medically supervised previously but because I don't have heart disease or diabetes I am highly likely to be turned away.

Why wouldn't you at least check to see if your insurance covers it? You could literally make a call and generally find out if it's covered and the requirements for approval. I went to a consultation and found out that day that my insurance covered the surgery.

I have checked with my insurance on multiple occasions. I have to do doctors visits for 6 consecutive months before I can be approved or denied. I do not have any "health problems" other than obesity and apparently my insurance says that's not enough to qualify for then to pay.

Hi, I have considered having a gastric sleeve multiple times and have recently decided to go forward with it.

I do have insurance but I don't have time to wait to find out if I will even be approved for surgery and I would like to pay out of pocket, therefore I am looking to have the surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. However, I would need help with financing the surgery. I know there are a few options to do so but I am curious if there are options from the various Doctors who perform the surgery or if they are all through third parties such United Medical Credit and E-Financing Solution?

If you use one of these two financial services does it cover medical only or does it cover flights as well?

For those who have used this site would you recommend Dr. J. Lopez or Dr. Zavalza?

Is it only certain doctors who will hold a Skype session with potential patients?

How quickly does it take to get approved for financial assistance and to schedule a surgery date?

For those who have had gastric sleeve surgery how long after surgery until you went back to work?

Do you need to bring your medical records with you?

I know many people have been in this situation or one similar, what was your experience?

All replies would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I have considered having a gastric sleeve multiple times and have recently decided to go forward with it.

I do have insurance but I don't have time to wait to find out if I will even be approved for surgery and I would like to pay out of pocket, therefore I am looking to have the surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. However, I would need help with financing the surgery. I know there are a few options to do so but I am curious if there are options from the various Doctors who perform the surgery or if they are all through third parties such United Medical Credit and E-Financing Solution?

If you use one of these two financial services does it cover medical only or does it cover flights as well?

For those who have used this site would you recommend Dr. J. Lopez or Dr. Zavalza?

Is it only certain doctors who will hold a Skype session with potential patients?

How quickly does it take to get approved for financial assistance and to schedule a surgery date?

For those who have had gastric sleeve surgery how long after surgery until you went back to work?

Do you need to bring your medical records with you?

I know many people have been in this situation or one similar, what was your experience?

All replies would be greatly appreciated.