MissB_fit_2018

Oh wow yea that is really low compared to most, I saw someone post they got an explanation of benefits showing 54k billed for the surgery. Mines pretty close in cost to yours it was $8900 but it’s what is considered all inclusive. So there is no additional hidden cost that includes web follow ups with the nutritionists, meds, anesthesiologist all of that so no after bills.

I’m not going to Tijuana, but I am having my surgery in MX. I’ll be using Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras. I did a lot of research and he’s very active on YouTube to answer questions, on instagram you see the new hospital, he had great reviews, and over all I just felt comfortable with his staff. I’ll be getting sleeved June 15th. I’ll be happy to let you know what my expectations was like. Do you have a date set yet? Or are you in the research stage?

Okay I didn’t know that, yes I researched pricing but could never get exact cost doing it local. I just saw price in the US varied from 25k-35k. I was scared to go out of the country do at first but i researches drs for about 6-8 months before I settled on Dr. Alvarez. There was a bunch in Tijuana that charged less then half of his cost but I they had 50/50 reviews. Some people said they were great some said no. But most said the facilities were questionable. Dr. Alvarez was the only one with all stellar reviews and he’s very active on social media so you can see the brand new hospital. It made me feel a lot better.

I'm a self pay patient as well but i'm going to Piedras Negras with Dr. Alvarez, I've seen a few people doing self pay in the US. If you self pay in the US does the BMI requirement still stay at 35? I'm considered a low BMI patient with a BMI of 33.

I'd be in for a 5k as well. That's one of the things i'm looking forward to is running again! I also live in Dallas. @Gully90 if you don't mind me asking are you having your sleeve done locally?

@okayestmom I haven't told all of my family, but i feel like they would do this! So far only my mom and brother and sister know outside of my hubby. My hubby on the other hand keeps trying to shovel food down my throat "like eat this before you can't!" I keep telling him I will be able to eat that just a small bite will be the only difference. He keeps saying hes gonna get himself a new fluffy wife that loves food since i wont eat so much with him soon.... lol (we joke a lot his crazyness makes me laugh everyday)

Yes does anyone have a list of what your packing I've looked in other forums, so far I've gotten the Gas X strips I saw recommended and the Genpro Unflavored Protein. My paperwork said not to over pack or pack light.... Ive always been horrible at packing light...

I just got my date for June 15th.... anybody else having trouble sleeping already?! Ive already got the nervous jitters just from knowing its so close!