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20 minutes ago, elcee said:

I just used the free insurance my credit card offers but I did advise them of my op so that they could underwrite me.

Would you mind explaining more about how you did this? Was there an extra charge?

thanks!

On 4/22/2019 at 4:54 PM, caryla said:

Thank you all for your suggestions. I agree most with Mz60. I do eat small meals, use a salad plate and eat with a baby fork and spoon. I just eat way to fast! I will give my surgeon a call and what advice he can offer.

Also look into overeaters anonymous meetings. They have them in person and online. It will help I’m tremendously in conjunction with a therapist and talking to your surgeon. Best of luck!

On 11/3/2019 at 9:23 AM, Lynda486 said:

I went to a plastics DR and told him what I wanted and then he submitted everything to the insurance. I had wanted a Tt, a boob lift and my legs done. My insurance only covered the Tummy Tuck

How did you get them to cover it? What kind of documentation did you need?

On 1/2/2020 at 1:04 PM, Uomograsso said:

Ask if your surgeon can use exparel. It is injected at the incision sites and does a great job in reducing pain after surgery. Just something to ask when you meet with them. Don't be afraid to let them know you have low threshold for pain. They will ask you on scale of 1 to 10 what your comfort level is that you can tolerate before you need pain med. For me that is a 4, but if for you that if it is lower then tell them that. If offered pain med take it! Don't wait until you need it as that will be too late because you will have to wait for it to kick in. Don't chase pain, stay ahead of it! At least until you have healed for a bit and are feeling comfortable.

An you tell me more about exparel?

Any luck? What did you find or end up going with?

im also looking.

I saw seven corners also which might be cheaper.

Hello,

did anyone purchase some type of travel insurance that also included medical coverage in case of complications? Or 2 separate policies?
I’ll be going on 2/13/20.
thank you,

So how long were you on liquids total for those that took it slower? Thanks!

On 12/29/2019 at 6:55 PM, Jenni L said:

I’m scheduled for gastric bypass on Feb. 13th. Should be a great Valentine’s Day for me and the hubby. 😁

Let us know how things go for you.

I’m also thinking of doing it in 2/14 lol. No romance in the air for sure

Do you know if Dr. Ilhan uses the double buttressing technique?

I'm trying to collect a list of hospitals/facilities/clinics in Mexico that have accreditations like:

Joint Commission international

SRC -Centers of Excellence Surgical Review Corporation

Centers of Excellence International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)

ASMBS

and surgeons that have accreditations and board certification in bariatric surgery?

so far have:

BariatricPal MX Mexico - Dr Ilan

Obesity Control Center - Dr Ortiz

LiMARP -Dr. Liza María Pompa González