Hi everyone!

I just want to take a moment to thank ALL of you who take the time to post in here and give your experiences, positive and negative, and your feedback on surgery in Mexico.

Brief history; Insurance denied several times. I have no medical comorbidities and I would literally need to EAT my way into the surgery to gain 11 lbs, and it would still ALL need to be done by the end of the year (including all of the surgery). Truly impossible. I have jumped through hoops for several months to attempt to get the VSG.

A couple of weeks ago I just, by chance, entered "gastric sleeve self-pay" in to the search engine and this forum popped up. At the time, I had NEVER even considered going to Mexico to get it done. I have done nothing but lurk, read, read, lurk, research, research, and then research and read some more. You guys are a wealth of information!!!

As of Thursday, I am booked for surgery and headed to Mexico for my surgery date of Jan. 11, 2013. (I am only waiting until then to get me through my busy time of year - self-employed)

Thanks again!!

Wow, I am so excited for you. I had about the same experience...never really heard of having the surgery in Mexico until I stumbled on this site. I was denied by insurance, too...after I lost 20 lbs. for the doctor (required) and they said I didn't weigh enough. I had tried to explain this to the doctor, but they don't really listen. Anyway, sleeved 9/15 and down 28 lbs. so far. It was the best decision I ever made and well worth the money. Best wishes on your journey. I'm sure you think that January can't come soon enough, but it will!

I went to MX and have not been sorry. My surgeon was wonderful, I had great care and I healed extremely well! Good luck to you!

I went to Mexico on 9-14-12 too and I would do it again. I truly had better care there than when I've been in the hospital in the US. I am a nurse and was paying attention to details... they did an excellent job!