What has everyones experience been with aftercare here in the states after surgery in Mexico?

I had my surgery 7 months ago and have only been to the dr once last month for an ER visit for a wreck. Besides telling them no NSAIDS or blind tubes for my chart, it was the same ole' same ole'.

My insurance refuses to pay for any WLS aftercare or related issues... Including urgent care and pre-death. ( I know for a fact because I died twice with the lapband and that was $100 grand out of pocket) My primary dr is great about never mentioning WLS, but if I was ever needing hospital or ER I'm on my own to pay for it

My insurance refuses to pay for any WLS aftercare or related issues... Including urgent care and pre-death. ( I know for a fact because I died twice with the lapband and that was 100 grand out of pocket) My primary dr is great about never mentioning WLS' date=' but if I was ever needing hospital or ER I'm on my own to pay for it[/quote']

You died twice? What? What happened??

My insurance refuses to pay for any WLS aftercare or related issues... Including urgent care and pre-death. ( I know for a fact because I died twice with the lapband and that was 100 grand out of pocket) My primary dr is great about never mentioning WLS' date=' but if I was ever needing hospital or ER I'm on my own to pay for it[/quote']

Holy cow! How scary! I noticed your user ID is MsAntiLapband. Was your "death scare" related to surgery or the lapband or bad medical care?

Amanda Rae

All lapband complications. The first time a Local surgeon removed it because I was bleeding death.. Literally! I was so naive I rebanded a couple months later because I was more scared of gaining weight than dying. The second time I Was unconscious when rushed to ER with no BP. The took the band and warned I could never ever have it again. I had the band for 6 ish years and was down to 104 lbs.. Sounds great, but what I hid from family was my weeping iron infusions and monthly blod transfusions. I wish I would have know about the sleeve and I would have done that and NEVER the band

Wow...that's really intense.

Glad you are past that! Keep going!

All lapband complications. The first time a Local surgeon removed it because I was bleeding death.. Literally! I was so naive I rebanded a couple months later because I was more scared of gaining weight than dying. The second time I Was unconscious when rushed to ER with no BP. The took the band and warned I could never ever have it again. I had the band for 6 ish years and was down to 104 lbs.. Sounds great' date=' but what I hid from family was my weeping Iron infusions and monthly blod transfusions. I wish I would have know about the sleeve and I would have done that and NEVER the band[/quote']

I'm so happy you're recovering and healthy. I very briefly considered the Band but felt the Sleeve was my best bet.

Amanda Rae