Well, the insurance thing is a no go. They want 6 months supervised diet, and then they can submit for coverage. No guarantees that they will even cover the sleeve when all is said and done, and our out of pocket costs would about $6000.00 + the costs of the diet, so for not much more I can go to Dr. Aceves and have it now.

So I am currently scheduled for July 23! Hard to believe it can happen that fast.:ohmy: I am so excited!:tea:

I need to get all my shopping done soon because I am going to do it at the end of my vacation in AZ, which saves an airfare!

So, whoo hoo! This time next year I could be 150 lbs lighter! I can't wait!

So I need to get some Protein samples ordered and lay in some stocks for the post op diet. Any suggestions? And tips and tricks I should know? What meds should I take, or be sure to get while in MX?

Congrats on getting your date set ! ! ! I ordered my samples of Syntrax nectar from Vitalady.com, but I didn't order them until this week. I didn't want to order and try them before surgery in case my tastes change post-op.

Good luck with everything and keep us posted.

Well, the insurance thing is a no go. They want 6 months supervised diet, and then they can submit for coverage. No guarantees that they will even cover the sleeve when all is said and done, and our out of pocket costs would about $6000.00 + the costs of the diet, so for not much more I can go to Dr. Aceves and have it now.

So I am currently scheduled for July 23! Hard to believe it can happen that fast.:ohmy: I am so excited!:tea:

I need to get all my shopping done soon because I am going to do it at the end of my vacation in AZ, which saves an airfare!

So, whoo hoo! This time next year I could be 150 lbs lighter! I can't wait!

So I need to get some Protein samples ordered and lay in some stocks for the post op diet. Any suggestions? And tips and tricks I should know? What meds should I take, or be sure to get while in MX?

Congrats to you! That's great! You'll love the doctor, staff, hospital, everything about it. And being sleeved ROCKS!

I am sorry that ins isn't being more cooperative though!

Congratulations on getting a date. If you read through the board, you'll get a lot of answers.

Well, the insurance thing is a no go. They want 6 months supervised diet, and then they can submit for coverage. No guarantees that they will even cover the sleeve when all is said and done, and our out of pocket costs would about $6000.00 + the costs of the diet, so for not much more I can go to Dr. Aceves and have it now.

So I am currently scheduled for July 23! Hard to believe it can happen that fast.:thumbup: I am so excited!:help:

I need to get all my shopping done soon because I am going to do it at the end of my vacation in AZ, which saves an airfare!

So, whoo hoo! This time next year I could be 150 lbs lighter! I can't wait!

So I need to get some Protein samples ordered and lay in some stocks for the post op diet. Any suggestions? And tips and tricks I should know? What meds should I take, or be sure to get while in MX?

Congratulations! Welcome to our club. Never hesitate to ask a question, someone will always respond.

Thanks!

I am really looking forward to being on the losers bench!

Welcome to the sleeeve sisters, you wont regret it. You will have the best of care.

Don't buy as much as you think. I overbought. I've got broth coming out of my ears. I bought lots of different flavors of crystal lite and now I find they are all too sweet except for the diluted lemon flavor. You're going to want to get out and have excursions anyway.

If you don't mind telling-how much are they charging you for the sleeve? I was thinking on going that same week!! and I'm going alone:sad0:..so I would really like to have a buddy!:sad0:

Oh I would love to have you come and be my buddy! my Hubby is coming with me but he doesn't bite.

The all inclusive price is $8750. And all my research shows he's the best (along with Dr. Cirangle, but that's who my insurance doesn't want to pay)

So far Nina (the patient coordinator) has been so friendly and nice.

I can't wait to get it done!

Oh I would love to have you come and be my buddy! my Hubby is coming with me but he doesn't bite.

The all inclusive price is $8750. And all my research shows he's the best (along with Dr. Cirangle, but that's who my insurance doesn't want to pay)

So far Nina (the patient coordinator) has been so friendly and nice.

I can't wait to get it done!

You will find that EVERYONE on Dr. Aceves' staff is friendly, nice, courteous, respectful and informative.

I'm a little shy on the $$...I'm close..so we'll see if I can make up my difference by then! I feel like my head is spinning with all the info out here, I don't know what to think! I will keep in touch with you! Thanks for all of your info :sad0:

I'm a little shy on the $$...I'm close..so we'll see if I can make up my difference by then! I feel like my head is spinning with all the info out here, I don't know what to think! I will keep in touch with you! Thanks for all of your info :sad0:

Dana, don't know if it's an option for you or not, but you could put a portion of it on a charge card if you need to - they will charge you a 3% fee and if you decide to do that, be SURE you notify your credit card company that you will be using your card in Mexicali.

Just a thought for a possible option to get you to where you need to be to be able to have surgery.

Hope it all works out for you.

Yes, the charge is a good option, unfortunately, with what I have available, I'm still a little shy..but I will work on it and see what I can come up with. I saw a special out there for $5000-don't even remember the doc-which seems unbelievably low-and kinda scary! Like I said before, my head is just spinning!

Yes, the charge is a good option, unfortunately, with what I have available, I'm still a little shy..but I will work on it and see what I can come up with. I saw a special out there for $5000-don't even remember the doc-which seems unbelievably low-and kinda scary! Like I said before, my head is just spinning!

Be very leery of anyone charging that small of amount! It would terrify me, what corners must he be cutting?!? Also just so you are aware, the $8750 is only for July, after that his prices are $9500. Still an extremely good deal for the surgeon you get and all that is included! Best of luck!

This is not something you bargain shop for.