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Hi, everyone! I just joined this forum. I am scheduled for my VSG with Dr. Aceves on July 7. Everything is in order and I am excited, nervous, scared, happy...I am just ready to begin the rest of my life! :thumbup1:

(Some of you may know me from OH as JSTN28) :wink1:

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I too am thinking of having the surgery done by Dr Aceves. What are his prices? How will you continue followup care in the US? I have insurance , but I'm afraid that if I self pay, especially in Mexico, complications won't be covered.:thumbup1:

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Hi, everyone! I just joined this forum. I am scheduled for my VSG with Dr. Aceves on July 7. Everything is in order and I am excited, nervous, scared, happy...I am just ready to begin the rest of my life! :thumbup1:

(Some of you may know me from OH as JSTN28) :wink1:

Congrats! You will LOVE LOVE LOVE being sleeved. Having control of your weight is a feeling better than anything.

Good job for taking control and doing something about the problem we all share.

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I too am thinking of having the surgery done by Dr Aceves. What are his prices? How will you continue followup care in the US? I have insurance , but I'm afraid that if I self pay, especially in Mexico, complications won't be covered.:thumbup1:

Complications won't be covered if you have it done in the US either. :wink1:/

That's another good reason for going to Mexico, the better doctors cover their own complications.

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How do they cover their own complications if you are back in the United States? That is one concern I have. Wish I lived closer to be able to get back to the surgeon if necessary.

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Most complications happen right away and that's why when you travel for surgery, most places have to stay for a few days (at least) afterwards. So you'd still be in MX.

In terms of complications, sometimes insurance will cover them and sometimes they won't. It depends on so many factors. But having surgery in Mexico is not one of them. So you will be as covered as you would be if you had your surgery in the US.

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