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My surgery was May 26th so I’m 5 days post op and I’m recovering well other than some gas pain

I live in SC and for VSG (self pay) it's around 24,000. That's why I'm going to Pompeii Surgical in Tijuana Mexico. It's less money, better care and there stats are really good

I'm heading down to TJ top have surgery on May 26th 2021 at Pompeii. I'm having VSG Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Me personally, I made a private group on FB and invited the people I wanted to share my journey with especially since I knew I was going to get a lot of stigma from people because I'm having my surgery in Mexico. Luckily I haven't had too many issues.

I have had 2 strokes, my last one being almost 5 years ago. The surgeon who I'm wanting to do my gastric sleeve is wanting clearance from my neurologist. No biggie. I'm just curious who else has a history of stroke who's had the gastric sleeve done. Were there concerns? How was recovery? Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm waiting to hear back from Pompeii Surgical. They have a good rep from what I've seen Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Did you have a passport before you went out did you apply for one? How long did it take for you to schedule your surgery Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah I'm looking into them myself. I'm kinda nervous about traveling that far from home Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah I looked into going to California since I have family there but I decided to stay in state. I hope you get your surgery soon Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

So I am at the VERY beginning of my journey. I found a hospital that I like and they have been super helpful. I'm currently waiting for approval from my insurance company so I can schedule my appointment. I wish that the hospital was closer but it's still in my state and it's around a 4 hour drive. Has anyone in SC gone through Roper St Francis in Charleston for their surgery? How was your experience? How long did you have to wait to hear back about your insurance?

Hey Angel. I live in the Upstate as well and although I'm not using Prisma Bariatric, I have heard really great things about them. I hope it works out for you. and it's great to see someone who lives close to me that is going through the same process as me.

That is not a bad deal at all. Hopefully I can get my surgery that low bc if so I already have more than half of that.

I was just referred to a bariatric surgeon by my PCP last week. I reached out to my insurance company to see if the visit would be covered, which luckily I was told it would be. But I was wondering if anyone else has United Health Care and has been able to get approval for them to cover part/all your surgery? What was the process like? I'm hoping to get approved for surgery as soon as possible.

What part of SC Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app