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Complication insurance for Mexico self pay
Kindle replied to Kindle's topic in Insurance & Financing
Nope. Just trusted my surgeon to do an excellent job. And he did. Easy recovery, not a single complication. Even my PCP is impressed. Just had my 2 year surgiversary and am maintaining 10 pounds under goal with no problems whatsoever....other than needing my gallbladder out 2 months ago. But that's a normal side effect of losing so much weight and my regular insurance covered the surgery. -
Hello, I would like us to get to know each other, so here's my story... I am 47 yrs old, Married to my wonderful husband Richard for 27 yrs now. I have two awesome sons, Jason 26 and Josh 23. My son Joshua was married last July and they are about to have his first child. The decision to have this surgery was not an easy one for me. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, acid reflux, sleep apnea and side effects from the diabetes. I have seen people get diabetes complications and have their toes, feet, legs removed. Blindness is also a real possibility. I have nerve damage starting in my feet, and sighs of damage in my eyes. I want to be able to play with my grandchild and enjoy my life as I get older. So...... this is why I made the decision to have the surgery. I was on 3 different meds for my diabetes, including insulin. My surgery was 8 days ago and I am off all the diabetic meds, sleep apnea is gone, blood pressure is better. For now I still take the blood pressure med and the med for cholesterol, but am told I will be off them soon. Each day I feel better and better. I have lost 22 pounds since I saw my surgeon in May. 11 since my surgery on 6/19. I am very pleased with the improvment of my health and am told it will get better in the coming months. I would really like to hear from you. Thanks for reading my story. RanayB
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Heartburn/indigestion~Dysmotility Of The Esophagus
Scorpio Girl replied to yaya77nc's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, many of us have experienced this as a result of being banded. You don't have to bee too tight to cause this. It seems to be a common occurrence after a couple of years. Go to the complication forum and post there, you'll find many that are experiencing this sort of issue. -
Starting to think about the sleev
Oregondaisy replied to mica's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Make sure you really research your mexican surgeon's complications, such as infections and leaks. -
So how did everyone get past any fear you had? I'm so terrified of dying on the table, dying from malnutrition, or complications. On the other hand, I'm so excited that I can't stand it lol I'm having the surgery no matter what but I wanted to know if these feelings are normal or if I'm just being a paranoid psychopath....
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It depends on your insurance, but it's going to be a qualified maybe. Depending on type of procedure though the post-op complications are pretty rare (I think <1%) and probably not going to be a major concern. That said to alleviate the risk there are a couple things you can do. * Verify if your insurance will cover you. * Purchase a supplemental Medical Tourism Insurance Policy. * Stay in Mexico for a week so that if you do develop an issue you can be treated by the doctor who performed the surgery.
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That is also what I understood the pre-op diet to be for. To help shrink the liver, so there would be less chance of complication during surgery. Have you watched a video yet of the actual surgery? It's pretty crazy when you see them lift the liver up off the stomach and that huge clamp thing (retractor?) hold it in place!!!
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I did it!! Made it through with no complication so far, and now I'm home & on my stage 3 diet.... Thank you guys for all the well wishes... " Supo's Wifey "
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Hi there, Jackie, I will have my pre-op consult with Dr. Oweis on May 4. The first time I met with him was October '05. I was denied by insurance and working on approval since then . . . I'm feeling better about the 'competence issue' since the last time we talked/typed! I figure they've been doing it for over 5 years, like you mentioned about your seminar, they really seem to be knowledgeable about band placement to avoid complications, etc. I also figure St. Luke's would pull the program if it was a liability to them! I start some of the pre-op testing next Monday, 4/23. I'm getting excited again (more than nervous like I was before). I've been having dreams about it . . . One was that my husband wanted to take another job, maybe I got that from you! Tomorrow I have to start the 1200 calorie diet, in addition to the extra chewing, and not drinking with the meals. I've done surprisingly well with it so far! I have two children, my son is 10 and my daughter will be 9 on May 12. We're going to have her party a week early so I don't have to worry about it so close to surgery. Yes, I've battled weight most of my life. It had been just the later years that I passed the 200lb. mark. I weighed about 135 when I was married 12 years ago, but I had lost 20 - 30 lbs to get there. Within the year, I was in the 160's, constantly yo-yo-ing. I got up to 200 during my pregnancies, but got back down to the 140's with phen-fen after each one. Of course, the weight loss never lasted long. After each loss came a bigger regain. I feel so tired, ache all the time, and so ashamed of my appearance. Not to mention taking a ton of ibuprofen to deal with the joint pain. Congratulations on going back to school for your RN! I've always thought I'd enjoy being a nurse, but the science scares me! I got my Bachelor's degree in business, and avoided science classes like the plague. My sister-in-law is an RN and makes great money and has a great schedule. She works for Macgruder Hospital in Port Clinton. Have a great week, 'type' to you later!! -Lisa
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Anyone get this? I'm having a hard time finding a decent plan. I'm specifically looking for coverage for a certain period after surgery, once I'm home to cover things like leaks, strictures, dehydrating, etc., not the "travel insurance" most of the medical tourism companies offer. my health insurance specifically excludes WLS and any complications.
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I'm pre-op and still not 100% about actually getting the surgery. This post might be a mess. 1.My dietician is saying because I am young (26) I should get the sleeve because there are less complications but I already have heartburn. I did a barium swallow and she says I don't have reflux but do have a small hernia. 2.Another is not eating and drinking at the same time is SO difficult. And I'm worried that I'll regain from it being able to do it. 3.My SO isn't too thrilled about it because he's worried about complications and that I won't be good at post-op lifestyle changes and that's a little discouraging. I'm hardly taking his opinion into consideration though. 4.And lastly, does anyone post-op have something similar to dumping? Diarrhea, runny stools, frequent bathroom trips etc? Sent from my SM-S515DL using BariatricPal mobile app
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The Horror Stories *sensitive*
MyGastricSleeveLife replied to made4more's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Your surgeon should tell you what pre-op tests you need. From what I've seen, most people have a sleep study done if you haven't already had one. I have sleep apnea already, so I didn't need another sleep study. I just had to bring my CPAP machine to the hospital. If someone has undiagnosed sleep apnea, they can die any time with or without surgery, but the surgery probably enhances the apnea, especially while on pain medicine. Many people who have sleep apnea due to obesity are able to come off their machines once they lose weight. If it was because of sleep apnea, that's understandable if she wasn't using a CPAP, but if it was other kinds of complications, like a leak or something she should've felt pain & checked with her doctor. -
so today, my Mom tells me about a news story that was in the paper wednesday. a woman in our state had died- they believe she'd beenin her house a few days, and her 3 year old survived on popsicles int hat time, and thought her mommy was sleeping. come to find out, the woman had just had bariatric surgery (didn't way what kind) and they believe she passed away due to complications. this is scary! I have kids, 6 of them. I don't want to die! I am doing this surgery so I can live! I know there are horror stories, and those are the ones you hear in the news the most. There are a lot of wonderful happy endings to every horror sotry, but darnit. how did you get past that!? this is major and scary stuff! basically my answer to myself is this: "Amy, you are not living life now. This is your best option to get healthy and have a happy life.. other wise you are dieing on the inside."
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Surgery tomorrow May 10 and freaking out
Thick2Thin2016 replied to Freckles70's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No one knows for sure that you will be ok. But, with that being said the complications that you mentioned are rare. At this point you have decided on your own that this is right for you. You have to continue to trust your own judgement. Be realistic , will you lose the weight without surgery? I had gotten to the point that I would rather die free than live a slave to my parasitic fat. I have NO regrets. -
Surgery Consult Questions.
legal loser replied to Losingitforgood!'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ask about your surgeon about his success rate and complication rate. Ask how long his patients have to be off work on average. Questions about recovery, how long before you can do things. How long is the hospital stay. His goal weight for you, follow up care....do you see him or a PA. Anything that comes to your mind. Anything you need an answer with to be comfortable with your decision to have surgery. No question is dumb. -
For your sake, I hope it's not! It could be a complication from the surgery. However, people who have IBD are much more likely to develop Crohn's or UC so maybe this was going to happen anyway? That said, I'm hoping that having this surgery will help my UC (I've read many accounts that seem to indicate that WLS alleviates a lot of symptoms of UC). I guess the best thing would be to get some tests (colonoscopy, blood, and stool samples) done to either confirm or rule out a Crohn's or UC diagnosis.
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Where and how much did you pay?
kmwheel replied to bdw's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was with Dr. Kelly in Tijuana 9/14/2012. Cost was $5500 inclusive, and my husband traveled with me. With expenses and flight, I think we spent about $6500 total. I have had zero complications, recovery was quick, and I felt that the care they gave me was above average. I just wish I could have done it sooner. At 5 months out, I've lost 64 lbs., so my average loss is 12.8 lbs. per month. I think one of my biggest surprises from this journey is that I enjoy food more now than I ever have...I just don't need to eat as much! -
Hi Jen sorry to hear you are feeling down but today is a new day! Yes covid is definitely complicating the process but there are some advatages like telehealth appointments 🥴 telehealth support group etc. focus on the positive in that youve gotten some things out of the way and have additional days to lose that few pounds 🍀
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Pre op and terrified!
pippinleicester replied to Rosie77's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Please try to stop worrying,think of all the thousands of people who have gone before you.I can only tell you about my own experience.I can honestly say i had only discomfort and no pain,I know some people have complications but the whole experience went like a dream for me and I was back at work in 10days.I was very worried as I had a terrible experience with a gastric band with plenty of complications though again I know some people don`t.I am 66years old and thought I would be off my feet for a lot longer.Please get in touch if you are still worried.Pippinleicester -
Need a little clarification on what to expect!
Christinamo7 replied to soccergirl09's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
if you don't have any complications, and if you have a desk job you may be ready to go back after that first week. but have a plan in place just in case. you know the saying - plan for the worst, hope for the best? I took 4 weeks of FMLA with the understanding that if everything went well I would go back to work after my one week appointment. I ended up taking until my one month check up of shorter days, just to make it easier to adapt to the new diet and changes. -
I'm glad you are doing well. Bands do not cause infection and the human body does not reject them. There has never been a proven case of band rejection. Poor sterile technique during band placement or fills cause infections, bands do not cause infection. I know how you feel about losing your band. For me... I knew when I had my band removed that if I did not revise to something else I would regain so I was lucky, I was able to do the revision at the same time I had my band removed. You might want to start researching options such as the sleeve. Alex (owner of this forum) just started a new forum and the link is in my sig. A sleeve is like a band that actually works without all the risks and complications.
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I stopped cold turkey 3 months before my surgery. I also stopped drinking just before my preop (and I was a cocktail every night/dozens weekends kind of gal). I went to Mexico, so there were no restrictions/testing from my surgeon, but the fear of complications from poor healing was enough for me. I looked at my surgery as a package deal...I had to succeed both mentally and physically to have the best chance at getting through everything as safely as possible. To me the not smoking and not drinking and not cheating on the pre and post op diet were just as important as the surgery itself.
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I don't think everyone is scared. I consider myself to "function normally" and am not having complications, as you said. However,as your restriction goes up, you go through a learning process of what you can and cannot eat. It is literally a learning curve after each fill. After my first fill, I was able to eat hotdogs. After my second, I was no longer able to. Therefore, we tend to be a bit cautious after our fills to determine if something we were able to eat before is now going to cause us to pb. That does not mean we are making a big deal of it or are scared of it. It just means we are smart, know that possibility is there and that vomiting can lead to complications and if we can avoid it, we will. We are simply taking care of our band by being aware of what we can eat and what may cause us problems.
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This is some info I found last year regarding the vagus nerve. Sounds pretty important, and scary to mess with according to these sites?!?! lol http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddise...gastroparesis/ http://www.answers.com/topic/vagus-nerve http://www.bartleby.com/107/205.html It would be interesting to know if/how often the vagus nerve is a complication of banding or unbanding. Anyone suffer from this? Anyone know anymore??
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Aussie Aussie Aussie, Gold Coast sleevers
Sherylnkent replied to lilyrose's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I had a RNY Gastric Bypass with Dr Jordaan, I was to be sleeved but due to complications with my gastric band, and reflux, I decided upon the RNY. I was done on the 8th May 2014 at Pindara. As an RN I'm a little particular when it comes to my surgeons and I can honestly say, I do believe he was my best choice. Last week (Thursday) I was at a stage of struggling to get even my tablets in, I called, spoke with Stephanie and told her what was going on, it was late in the day & within 30 mins he called me and said to come and see him on Friday morning. After I explained what was happening he booked me in for a gastroscope that afternoon. He was on call at Pindara, and after several emergencies he wasn't going to leave me the way I was feeling during the weekend, so he and Dr. Schlimmer made sure I got done. It was 9pm before he got to me, I didn't mind, emergencies take precedence, but he would check on me when he was able to. I had a stricture and he has called me daily since to see how I'm going. You CAN'T go wrong with Jorrie Jordaan... FANTASTIC gentleman, and surgeon! If you'd like to chat feel free to PM me on FB Sheryl Hawkins
