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Hi,

I just sent a request to join

A bit bittersweet.... Surgery is an option you will still have after the pregnancy. You are very luck some lose weight but still unable to conceive. Hope it works out for you

Yuppers :D May here we come....

It's free but at what cost? 5-10yrs, I would be probably have gained an extra 100lbs and maybe diabetic, or God knows what LOL. I am thankful be able to do this myself. I even if I decided to pay out of pocket in would have been no less than 19000 even with insurance. So mexico here I come thanks to bariatric pal

Its been along time coming for me, wait times in Canada are horrible so I saved and I am pay on my own. I was too scared to wait 5-10yrs for covered surgery. Maybe its because I finally have a date and the countdown is on :D

Hey sleeve sisters/ brothers,

I am getting sleeved on MAY 14. I am so excited :D

Im 21 from Ontario. Havent had surgery yet but starting the process. Good luck today! Exciting

Hey hey, I am 29 and also from Ontario. Surgery date quickly coming up on May 14. Do you have any slight idea on how long since the wait time can be 5yrs for some?

Just got my date....MAY 14 here I come. So excited

Hi,

If you end up going in May, maybe we could be sleeve sisters? I am most likely going to go alone

I set up a FSA for surgery. When I first signed up, I asked if it could be used towards bariatric surgery and I was told it was. In subsequent conversations, I learned that I could not use my FSA for surgery in Mexico. At least, that's what one customer service representative said. Another said that I could use it anywhere as long as they were set up for medical billing.

So, I have money in my FSA available but I can't find a bariatric surgeon (in Mexico) who has either a US billing address or a credit card processing agent with medical billing. I was looking into Dr. Montoyera and Dr. Illan, but I have started researching BeLiteWeight.

My FSA is set up that I can either use my Master Card to pay for my invoice or my FSA will pay after the procedure has been completed (which most Mexican surgeons require payment at or before surgery).

Anyone successful using a FSA credit card in Mexico?

Hi,

Last week I was quoted $4400, hoping to book for may, when would you be looking at going if you don't mind me asking?

You are so luck you have a date. I am excited yet scare of going for surgery. I strongly feel like its going to be worth it. Take one day at a time, remind yourself how far you have come and how much you want this surgery. I am so tired of my weight holding me back and that helps to keep me motivated as I am trying to lose as much weight before the surgery. You got this.

Hi May Sleevers,

I am hoping to get my surgery in may or aug, still not decided because I would like to build a support system with people who are going through the process. I would love to have a virtual buddy also if you are still interested.

Hi May Sleevers - I finally got my surgery date - May 10th. It's a ways off, but it'll be here before I realize it. I'd love to have a partner to pass the time with. So if you want a virtual buddy - let me know.

I've been doing pretty good with loosing some of the pre-surgery weight my surgeon wants me to lose, but I was down sick for over a week and know I need to get refocused. I"m looking forward to making some connections in this group. Thanks!