low bmi sleeve

6 days post op down 10lbs Feeling great so far so good not one problem. Able to get my Fluid ins. How is everyone who has had surgery so far doing

I can’t say anything about dr almanza but I just had vsg in Mexico with dr Illian and had a great experience you won’t find 1 bad word about him online the hospital was awesome the nurses were great...

I just had surgery on March first 2018 with the same BMI as you. I don’t have much experience so far. But I would do it again in a heart beat I am able to get my fluids in no problem and am down 6 lbs from surgery good luck

I just had surgery with dr Illian and the care I received was awesome couldn’t recommend him/ the hospital staff any higher they were great and I feel really good the nurses are awesome...

This is my very first post but March 1st here. It’s almost time! I’m completely nervous and excited all at once. This board has been really helpful to me in my journey so thanks to all that post.

I'm scheduled for the Gastric Sleeve on January 9th with Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez from Mexico Bariatric at Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico. I'm kinda nervous and excited at the same time. My husband and I fly in the 8th and fly out the 12th.

My insurance denied me so I am having surgery in T.J. Mexico with dr Ilian on Thursday March 1st I am confident in my choice

March 1 for me start pre op on Monday since I only have to do 3 days of liquids

I'm actually scheduled with Dr. ILLAN Feb 28th.

Jordana11 where are you getting sleeved at. I have BMI of 34 and getting vsg in mexico March 1 2018

Hi! My BMI is 31.1, I am getting sleeved on March 5th. Diabetes runs in my family, as well as high blood pressure and obesity. I have been dieting since I was 7 years old. I've lost weight on my own and then gained it back, over and over...and each time I am gaining more weight. I just see my life going on a downhill path, and I for once want to be happy with my body. I know that it's not going to be easy, but I think it will be worth it.

Hi! My BMI is 31.1, I am getting sleeved on March 5th. Diabetes runs in my family, as well as high blood pressure and obesity. I have been dieting since I was 7 years old. I've lost weight on my own and then gained it back, over and over...and each time I am gaining more weight. I just see my life going on a downhill path, and I for once want to be happy with my body. I know that it's not going to be easy, but I think it will be worth it.

Metformin is not used for high blood pressure!!! metformin is a diabetic medication.

11 hours ago, Clementine Sky said:

My BMI was under 35 but rapidly creeping up towards it when I consulted with bariatric surgeons in LA. They were all pessimistic that I'd be covered even if my BMI reached 35, and even though I had high blood pressure at the time as well as PCOS and Addison's disease (which requires you to take steroids that make you pack on weight). I had Blue Shield of CA then (2015). They still would have performed the surgery on me, but I would have been responsible for the cost, which ranged from $29,000 to $35,000 at their offices. An insurance coordinator said that even if I was approved for coverage, my portion of the expenses would be around $5,000.

I just went to Mexico instead. $4200 in total, which included two nights at the Marriott. I had no hoops to jump through prior to surgery. I picked the exact week I wanted the surgery, to fit with my schedule. I had a really positive experience and no complications. I exceeded my goal and have been maintaining at my "dream" weight for more than a year now. My BMI is 19.5. I think my surgery was just as successful as it would have been if I'd gotten it done by a local surgeon.

So don't lose hope if your insurance denies you!

what dr did you use in mexico

yes me i am exactly same stats bmi 35 and high blood pressure i just had to appeal my insurance decision because my surgeon sent for approval with out a letter of necessity so that was sent in today so hoping for approval soon if not i will be going to mexico to get it done.

18 hours ago, nomorefattypatty said:

If you have the surgery in Mexico and have something go wrong after the surgery, an ER Dr, can't turn you away if something goes wrong. They have to help you.

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i know that the ER would have to see me my husband works in a ER but if i needed surgery its very difficult to get a surgeon to take you on because of the liability.

i am just 3 hours from TJ mexico so that would be where i would go my husband is in the medical field and dead set against me going to mexico but im gonna go if i have too i am so tired of the bullshit from an insurance company that we pay good money too

ok so i want to here from mexico sleevers anyone who has had a leak and had trouble getting a dr in the usa to see them. i am giving my insurance 1 more chance to approve me than im going to mexico i would just go now since its cheaper than my copay and deductible but im worried if i did have issues no one would want to see me in the usa also i reached out to dr illan and yet to hear back from them i have had ALM reach out to me but i have read some scary things about dr ortiz.

from everything iv been told and read you should still be on liquids and as much Protein as you can get in i would stay away from the rice and cream of wheat for now they not gonna help you in the long run. ok so i go see my dr tomorrow to get a letter for medical necessity because my surgeon office summited for approval without it so i got denied if the letter doesnt work my happy ass will be going to mexico my husband is not happy about that because he is in the medical filed and knows no one will want to treat me if i have a leak and had surgery in mexico

i dont think u have stretched out ur pouch but if your dr said to go the er i would go just to make sure there is no leak.. also my stats are almost the same as yours i have blue shield of calif and they are giving me a hard time with approval do you mind if i ask what insurance you have and do you have any other medical issues i have high blood pressure and i about to just give up and go to mexico im just worried about the after care i would get here if i did get a leak.

i am not telling anyone ether i am having hernia repair also so thats what i am telling anyone that ask only mt husband knows that im also getting vsg

On 1/19/2018 at 6:54 AM, Apple203 said:

Wow, your BMI is lower than 35 -- are you worried about approval? My paperwork should go in for approval in about 3 weeks. Nervewarcking.

no im not worried because when i stared i was 216 and thats the weight they will use when submitting the paperwork

i havent been told not to gain or lose, i had the gastric balloon put i n last may 2017 by the same surgeon who is gonna do my sleeve i lost 17 lbs and i really wish i hadn't wasted the money that i spent on the balloon 8k in total, but at least i didnt have to go through all the hoops to get approved for vsg since i had all ready been seeing the surgeon and nut for the last 6 months and i just decide last month i wanted to get sleeved and its all gone really fast.

all visits done surgeon office submitted for approval yesterday so im guessing i will have a feb date i only have to do 2 day liquid diet before surgery i am 5'5 200 lbs and high blood pressure