I'm having the sleeve done on 1/21/13. I'm self pay going to Baja, Mexico. If I were to have any complications once I'm back home in Vegas would the local hospital or my Primary treat me or would I have to travel back to Mexico?

Your PCP and/or ER would treat you. However, if the initial surgery isn't covered by your insurance then any complications that arise from the surgery also would not be covered. If has the potential to be financially devastating. Just something to be aware of before you decide to have your surgery self-pay.

You will be able to get treatment here. It might depend on your insurance wether they cover that treatment. I will say though that my sister had a self pay surgery and had wound complications from it, her wound treatment was covered by her insurance because it was not considered post-op treatment but a new issue.

Thanks guys I definitely was so wondering. I know some insurances have a waiting period for procedures done outside their coverage. I was panicking if an emergency happened what would I do? There's a chance they'll see it as secondary to surgery but they will prob fight to make it about the surgery to save money. It definitely is a gamble. I see more success stories than complications so I'm going to pray that I'll be ok.

I went to Mexico on Dec 4 and I got dehydrated and had to go to the ER Thursday. I was really scared that the doctors would have something to say about me going to Mexico to have this done. They actually didn't say anything. They just double checked everything to make sure I was okay. However, he did refer me to another bariatric surgeon here in the states for follow up care. I was okay with that.

I went to Mexico on Dec 4 and I got dehydrated and had to go to the ER Thursday. I was really scared that the doctors would have something to say about me going to Mexico to have this done. They actually didn't say anything. They just double checked everything to make sure I was okay. However' date=' he did refer me to another bariatric surgeon here in the states for follow up care. I was okay with that.[/quote']

Oh well that was good. I am scared about any complications but I know that these hospitals are "supposed" to treat emergency situations regardless.

Don't worry. I was very impressed about the care I received in Mexico. You will be fine.

Don't worry. I was very impressed about the care I received in Mexico. You will be fine.

Thanks. How's your progress so far?

Great! I've lost 22 pounds so far and I'm almost 3 weeks out. I have to make myself eat and drink. I got dehydrated last week because I'm not drinking enough.

Great! I've lost 22 pounds so far and I'm almost 3 weeks out. I have to make myself eat and drink. I got dehydrated last week because I'm not drinking enough.

Wow that's great! I hope to have that type of results so quickly. Dehydration seems to be a common problem. I am searching all these blogs for all the different shakes and things that people are trying. I think I'm going to get a lil of everything just in case.

Yes I agree. The best one I've tried so far is te premier shakes from SAMs club. I bought samples from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (?) and I'm waiting on those to come in. Isopure is a great option because it has zero carbs. I just read about and I'm ordering that this morning.....2 tablespoons =28 grams of Protein. They say it's nasty but I can't seem to get all my liquids and protein in so that's an option.

Are you going alone to Mexico? I did. At first I was nervous but I really got a lot of much needed rest. At the end of the trip I got homesick and ready to go home though.

Yes I agree. The best one I've tried so far is te premier shakes from SAMs club. I bought samples from unjury (?) and I'm waiting on those to come in. Isopure is a great option because it has zero carbs. I just read about and I'm ordering that this morning.....2 tablespoons =28 grams of Protein. They say it's nasty but I can't seem to get all my liquids and protein in so that's an option.

Are you going alone to Mexico? I did. At first I was nervous but I really got a lot of much needed rest. At the end of the trip I got homesick and ready to go home though.

No I'm going with my mother and brother. Why so many lol? My mom for my support but then she decided to have some dental work done while we're there so my brother will escort her to there.

I'm a lil confused. My pre-op paperwork said to take any weight loss shake. I'm drinking the Equate chocolate from Walmart. But this would not be the same as the Protein Shakes that have to be consumed after surgery?