Hi everyone,

I'm Sherri from Kentucky. I've been posting here for the last month but don't really know anyone yet. I had debated for the last month to either wait on the insurance company and still pay about half of the cost and wait 6 months on dieting and then if I lost as much as 4 pounds would be under the 40 BMI they require or go on and self pay with Dr. Sanchez in Monterrey Mexico.

Then I got to thinking, both doctors here that I've talked to have done less than 200 lap bands and Dr. Sanchez has done more than 5000. That decided for me. Forget the money part, (although I could sure pay a lot of bills with 9,000.00) but it's my health so I'm going for it.

My surgery is the 21st of July but I've been thinking about moving it up some.

Nice to meet everyone and you guys already feel like family. You've been very nice to me and helpful.

Thank you all,

Sherri Smith:scared:

Hi Sherri, and WELCOME to LBT!

I agree with choosing the more experienced surgeon vs the cheaper insurance paying surgeon.

Good luck on the July 21st date. There are MANY of Sanchez's patients on here. Hope you enjoy reading their stories.

Welcome and good luck with your planned surgery.

I PM'd you but I will make a public welcome also!!!! I think you will be very pleased with the care you recieve from Dr. Sanchez and his staff! My DH was a little worried until we got to the guest house and then saw the hospital. Monterrey is a very upscale area of Mexico.

Hey Sherri,A Big Texas Welcome To You. Good luck with your surgery and you will love it. I am about six weeks out and finally got under 200. I go for my first fill today. This board has been a life saver for me and a very friendly one at that. I have made some really good friends here.

I feel like already I've made a lot of new friends and I'm so proud I found all of you. I still can't get my ticker to work?