I'm going to Mexico as well. I have a 7 year old and just told him the truth, and followed up with how it will make me a more involved mom. He is so excited!
It depends on the plan. I have Aetna (and have for the past 3 years) and my husbands company was purchased by a new company, and they excluded WLS halfway through my journey. I'm now going to Mexico.
I got my date September 15! My doctors office does not submit to insurance till 3-4 weeks before my surgery date, it's driving me crazy!!! So I have a date but still feel in limbo. They tell me everything looks great, but I'm a worrier.