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LindsayRN    17

LindsayRN
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Hello all! I'm actually having my sleeve done in Boston. However, my mom is interested in surgery but does not meet the 35 BMI requirement to have it done here. Those of you going to Mexico is their any criteria to determine eligibility? Anyone with a lower BMI going to have surgery in Mexico?

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abetterme4.2    268

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I am lower BMI and headed to Mexico. There really is no criteria or advanced testing that needs to be done, the dr you choose will do them when you get there. That being said, I have opted to get all my pre-op testing done here before I go. (Just finished yesterday!)

The dr may or may not have a pre-op diet to follow, depends on the dr and/or the BMI.

My PCP is completely on board and offered to do all pre-op and post-op.

My recommendation is just to be diligent and thorough in your research for the dr you choose for the procedure she desires.

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COnative    192

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I started out with a lower BMI and there wasn't any specific criteria for me either and I went to Mexico. The lower BMI wasn't the reason I went to Mexico it was because I don't have health insurance. There are amazing doctors available down there just as there are here. Good luck with your journey!

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coolmamma73    129

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I have a lower BMI as well and my Dr is on board and doing all my pre op and post op testing.

I have health ins but it won't cover the sleeve. Good luck to you :)

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Bos123    221

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I have a lower BMI as well and my Dr is on board and doing all my pre op and post op testing.

I have health ins but it won't cover the sleeve. Good luck to you :)

Same here! Off to

Mexico dec 3! I was nervous at first but after all my research I feel

Confident, and my dr supports me here too. Got all my blood wok done today!

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coolmamma73    129

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Who is your Dr? I am with Dr Garcia in TJ on the 4th :)

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coolmamma73    129

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I am at the Mi hospital. R u staying at the Marriott?

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Bos123    221

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I am at the Mi hospital. R u staying at the Marriott?

I am! Ill get there the 2nd and leaving the fifth:) are you going with anyone? When are you going to be there?

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coolmamma73    129

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I will be there the 3rd. I am leaving the 8th :) I am going alone. U? Send me a message with your pic, so I can recognize u :)

Where are you flying in from? I am in Chicago

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