Taylor5

Thank you! I had looked into Mexico for my dental implant surgery - which we are just finishing up payments for now. My case ended up being too complex to have done there according to the staff where I planned to go, but I had seriously considered it. I admit to feeling a little more hesitant due to the nature of this type of procedure, but I wouldn't rule it out altogether. Hearing about others with positive outcomes definitely helps. At this point all qualified surgeons are on the table (no pun intended, lol).

I had the VSG in Mexico in August of 2015 because my relatively low BMI disqualified from me receiving any coverage from my insurance, and it would have cost a small fortune to have the surgery in California where I reside. My total cost was $4200, which included a hotel stay at the Marriott and local transportation. I had a very positive experience there, no complications, and consider the surgery to be a tremendous success. My reproductive endocrinologist had recommended the surgery to me for my PCOS, and has done the follow-up blood work.
I was initially very skeptical about going out of country for the surgery, but after researching it felt confident about the decision. "Medical tourism" has become an increasingly popular option for Americans and Canadians, and many of the facilities and surgeons outside of the US are equal to or even superior, but of course it's imperative to do thorough research before proceeding.

I went to Dr Taggar, and had an amazing experience. But he doesn't offer BLIS, only dr wizman does.

Also, check out Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas. Cheap flights, nice hotels and his price is somewhere around $11k. Was one of my top choices, but I chose Dr Taggar.

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I have the exact same story as YeaMe. My insurance wouldn't cover bariatric surgery, so I paid out of pocket. Afterwards, I asked the hospital to bill the insurance for some blood work, which I considered standard health care. Apparently, they sent the whole bill to the insurance, and the insurance paid 2/3 of the bill! They did not approve the surgeon and anesthesiologist charges, but everything else. So the hospital is sending me a refund for the difference ($11,000+). Needless to say, I'm very pleased and surprised.

Thank you so much, happy to be here! That is pretty much what I expected, but at least lets me know how much work is ahead of me. Better to be prepared! Congrats on your success so far : ) Have a great day!

If bariatrics is specifically excluded, then they won't pay for a first procedure , regardless. Your best bet will be switching insurance or paying out of pocket.
I paid out of pocket.. went to Mexico and had it done for under $5000... had a good experience.
@shan0520 might be of assistance...
Oh, and welcome to the board!