I am debating if it is worth having the surgery since I will have to be self pay? I hate the idea of putting my family in so much debt, but I haven't been able to lose the weight on my own. I am a BMI of 37, so on the smaller side but still very much overweight. For anyone w/ a smaller BMI and has had surgery, was it worth putting thousands of dollars out? I can't handle going to Mexico so it would be 12-15K in the states.

My BMI is 34 but I have several weight related issues including 2 knee replacements. My insurance won't pay for a sleeve no matter what the BMI, they flat don't pay for it. So I am self pay , but I'm going to Mexico. I can't see paying so much more out of pocket when I feel perfectly comfortable with Mexico, but that is a personal decision.

I was self pay and took a trip to Las Vegas. 9,400 with dr Umbach. I have to say great experience from start to finish. Surgery was yesterday and I'm off pain pills and hopping around the hotel room. The whole staff at blossom bariatrics was wonderful!