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Low Bmi So Not Eligible For Surgery.

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By taide, in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

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taide    2

taide
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Has this happen to any one? I'm

Still trying to get surgery how did it happen?

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Skyjack1    105

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I flew to Mexico and had it done. My BMI was only 31.

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Me too. I was healthy and lower bmi. Took $6000 out of an investment fund and went to MX. Best investment in myself ever!

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Skyjack1    105

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Once I realized in Baltimore surgery was 17000 it was a no brainer. I did my research and flew to Mexico the next week. I am 8 weeks out with no complications and very minimal scars (you can't even tell unless I point them out) Total spent was 4500 for surgery, 1000 for airfare, and 500 fun money for sightseeing when I was released from the hospital. Yes I was able to go sightseeing the last 2 days in Mexico. Down almost 30 lbs so far. Agree great investment!

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mine was too low as well

i paid cash in the U S (didnt want the risk of a flight...and ended up with a bigger risk here lol...live and learn)

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Skyjack1    105

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Feel bad for you Iggy I can't even imagine. I went in thinking it would be an easy surgery because my low BMI and I guess that is not always the case and I was lucky. I am wondering your opinion on this. I know you're on a lot of posts. Do you hear of more or less complications in Mexico or in the US?

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taide    2

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Well thanks I'm a bit afraid. 6,000 dollars is wow great who was your surgeon if god doesn't let me complete my procedure with dr.mcginty in NYC st Luke's hospital or with DR.Texiera I might do the same investment. I am anxious.

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Skyjack1    105

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Oh and why are these girls on here talking about how great the butcher/ doctor is that did that to you? They should be ashamed of themselves, seriously. They are missing a sensitivity chip!

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taide    2

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@shyjack if you don't know who was your surgeon I swear I might just do this I was thinking about going on diet and gym I actually just need ten more pounds to gain and my bmi would be 40.

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Feel bad for you Iggy I can't even imagine. I went in thinking it would be an easy surgery because my low BMI and I guess that is not always the case and I was lucky. I am wondering your opinion on this. I know you're on a lot of posts. Do you hear of more or less complications in Mexico or in the US?

i told my friends it was basically risk free (aside from normal surgery risks...which are lower laproscopic). boy was i wrong! i had no comorbidities, was relatively active, followed the program to a letter...and had a doc with horrible followup.

i have heard of complication stories with mexico and the major issue is they cant really follow up and you end up having difficulty getting follow up if you need it here. and then if you do have complications your insurance typically wont cover them.

so i had it here...paid four times as much as you to be butchered and we will see at least $250,000 in additional bills due to lack of follow up!

I think there are good and bad docs in both places. if you are in a quality hospital there i think you are in good shape on the risk level. But i would definately buy followup insurance...which most of the good ones sell). In mex or the US

I could afford either so i went local thinking id not lose as much time with my family. i lost 45 days :P id say you made a better choice lol

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Oh and why are these girls on here talking about how great the butcher/ doctor is that did that to you? They should be ashamed of themselves' date=' seriously. They are missing a sensitivity chip![/quote']

they are all his staff (there are four now) i think theyre missing more than that personally. the other bonus of mex is that they can only stalk you on spanish websites :P

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Skyjack1    105

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I went with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Jacqueline Osuna. They are a husband and wife team. They practice in Tijuana and Puerto Vallarta. I have nothing but great things to say about them and the care they gave me. I went through a company called A Lighter Me.

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Skyjack1    105

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I originally was scheduled with another doctor sent him a deposit and everything and backed out. I don't know I just got this weird vibe anyway I was glad I did because someone that was there at the same time had complications with that doctor. She was afraid to post negative about him but I am so glad I did not go to him and that I had that intuition about him.

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I originally was scheduled with another doctor sent him a deposit and everything and backed out. I don't know I just got this weird vibe anyway I was glad I did because someone that was there at the same time had complications with that doctor. She was afraid to post negative about him but I am so glad I did not go to him and that I had that intuition about him.

intuition is never a bad thng to follow is it?

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