shannybananny71

Congrats! You look beautiful in that dress! What about a Spanx skirt? I also like the idea of some sort of lining being added to the dress. Good luck and be sure to post a photo with your solution!

Lots of helpful info. Thank you! I am afraid to ask my insurance about it because I don't want to call attention to it.

I live in the US and have scheduled VSG in Mexico with Dr. Illan. Is there any kind of insurance policy I can purchase that would cover my medical expenses in the US should I have complications once I get home?

I think you should fill out the questionnaire for Dr. Illan and see what he recommends and why. I am choosing a sleeve over bypass because you cannot take NSAIDs after bypass (ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, etc.). However, it is my understanding if you currently have really bad acid reflux, you should go with bypass over the sleeve. My surgery with Dr. Illan is scheduled for March 6th. I have the same concerns about finding a doctor stateside and with insurance. It seems that the majority of people don't have problems with that and are able to find doctors to help them. My plan is to schedule a physical with my regular doctor three months after my surgery and then have the discussion with her then.

Mine won't pay either. I am going to Mexico.

I haven't received a direct quote from BP yet as I just filled out their questionnaire last night but it is in the $4500 range for gastric sleeve. I have been considering this for about three months now and kept going back and forth between having it done at a clinic near me for $20,000 or getting it done by a reputable doctor in Mexico. The more I have looked into Dr. Illan, the more confident I am in choosing him.

$20,000 in Portland, Oregon. I am considering going to Dr. Illan. Everything I have read has been positive with no negatives.

I have made the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery and am considering having the surgery done in Mexico. There are a couple of concerns I have but one of the major concerns is how do you get follow up care once you are back home? My insurance does not cover WLS which is why I am considering MX so I would assume they will not cover follow up care.