fatgirlfreed
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7 weeks post op with PIC - clothes don't lie!
fatgirlfreed posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 7 weeks ago with Dr. Illan in Tijuana!- 8 replies
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Single mom thinking of going to see Dr Illan
fatgirlfreed replied to msdr1's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
loved Dr. Illan - my husband and I both used him! -
Considering Sleeve Surgery in Mexico
fatgirlfreed replied to VDH's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Oh my! That's MY date with him, too!! See you there!!! -
Considering Sleeve Surgery in Mexico
fatgirlfreed replied to VDH's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My husband just returned from surgery with Dr. Illan and my surgery is in 2 weeks with him as well. He had a marvelous experience!!! Dr. Illan has amazing credentials & a wonderful reputation. -
What have you found to be the "golden ticket" to avoiding constipation? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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March 13 in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Illan
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March 13 - Dr. Illan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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March 13 here! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I'VE DECIDED! Dr. Illan it is!
fatgirlfreed replied to fatgirlfreed's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I've searched his name on this forum as well as instagram and YouTube Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'VE DECIDED! Dr. Illan it is!
fatgirlfreed replied to fatgirlfreed's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thank you so much. I've read amazing things!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My surgery application was denied by Fed BCBS.
fatgirlfreed replied to cyndi990's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Exactly why I just decided to book for Mexico. ugh! -
Welp! After all the research, obsessive reading, video-watching, and real-life connections, hubby and I have BOTH decided that we are going to use Dr. Illan. We will have to each go separately for childcare reasons, but from everything I have read, going alone is not that bad. Going to pay our deposits in the next couple of days then BOOK A DATE!!! Eeeeeep!!! It feels so good to say EFF YOU, insurance red tape. LOL!! All encouragement and first hand experiences welcome!!
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Can anyone speak to the comparisons between the 2?? Trying to gauge how painful this will be. I've experienced 2 c-sections, one being emergency (awful recovery!!!!) any input welcome!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Insurance coverage but considering Mexico. Thoughts?
fatgirlfreed posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So, I changed insurances to one that covers VSG. As per usual, there are 983 hoops to jump through as well as all the co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance payment for the surgery. I'd probably end up paying the same amount after all that. Honestly, after reading so much here, I'd almost just rather forget the insurance crap & head to Mexico!! Has anyone done this? Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone just skip the insurance hoops & go to Mexico?
fatgirlfreed posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
So, I changed insurances to one that covers VSG. As per usual, there are 983 hoops to jump through as well as all the co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance payment for the surgery. I'd probably end up paying the same amount after all that. Honestly, after reading so much here, I'd almost just rather forget the insurance crap & head to Mexico!! Has anyone done this? Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App