I just wanted to say hi and reintroduce myself. I am not really a newbie. I was posting earlier this year with the hopes that my insurance would pay for my surgery. I found out that my UHC plan wouldn't cover it and I basically put the thought out of my head.

I have now decided to save up and finance the surgery myself. I really didn't think of this as being an option @ all before. I have been saving and I think after tax time that I should have enough to do the surgery. The $$ could surely go to other ways (family, etc.), but I see this as my last resort. Either way the $$ would go to good use.

Anywho, I pretty much see that I will have to do the surgery in Mexico, b/c that is the only way I can afford it. My family and friends will probably have a cow when they find this out. I have really only started researching this as an option a few days ago. I still have @ least 3 months away to completely decide doctors, etc and to research everything.

I have gotten a lot of information on hear and would love to talk to people about their experiences with the lapband and surgery in Mexico.

Thanks!!!

Hellew!!!! I'm a NC bandster, banded in Mexico. See my stats below. Whaddya wanna know?! LOL Welcome back to LBT.

Hi and welcome back! I was not banded in Mexico, but thought I would poke my head in and give you a shout "hello" anyways. I was self-pay, we refinanced the house to pay for my surgery. I will never regret it either.

Hi to both of you. Thanks so much for replying.

The Best Me- I will try to look up some info on Dr. Kuri. Do you have a website anything? I have mostly been hearing about Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Rumbault in Mexico. How were you experiences with Dr. Kuri?

Susan- I am a grad student, so I am using my student loans to finance the surgery. I should have the rest of the $$ needed in January.

From your stats, both of you seem to be doing very well.

Thanks again for replying!!

Skye, Dr Kuri's site is www.beliteweight.com

I'm a very happy Kuri patient. I think (my opinion) you have narrrowed it down to the top 3 in MX.

I can't for the life of me rememebr Ortiz' web addy. If you want it I can find it for you...gimme a shout. I can get you Rumbaut's too, with some digging! Anyhow, I don't hesitate recommending Dr Kuri. He's wonderful.

Skye, Dr Kuri's site is www.beliteweight.com

I'm a very happy Kuri patient. I think (my opinion) you have narrrowed it down to the top 3 in MX.

I can't for the life of me rememebr Ortiz' web addy. If you want it I can find it for you...gimme a shout. I can get you Rumbaut's too, with some digging! Anyhow, I don't hesitate recommending Dr Kuri. He's wonderful.

I will starting researching Dr. Kuri now. I have seen some others on here mention him as well...

I have Dr. Ortiz' website. I should be able to do a search for Rumbaut.

Another doctor I have seen mentioned a lot is Dr. Arturo Rodriguez. So, I guess I will check him out too...

I might have some more questions on Dr. Kuri once I do more research.

Thanks so much!!