I just wanted to share what a great experience I have had with my surgeon in NC. He has created a program for us self-pay patients to allow us an affordable surgery option in the US. Dr. Bruce really cares about the patient before and after surgery--follow up visits are included in the package price. The hospital where he performs the surgeries is a small private hospital and the folks there could not have been nicer. If you are a self-pay patient and want an option in the US, check out the website below. I know this sounds like a commercial, but I really am a patient and just found out about the website at my follow-up appointment today :-)

www.eastcoastsleevecenter.com

Ah! You are probably right. Sorry' date=' I'm relatively new to this VST app and on my phone I can't see the full titles of the forums. I did not mean to upset anyone--thought that the forum was self pay and Mexico surgeries (two different groups).[/quote']

You're fine to post it here. It is for Self Pay options. Mexico happens to be the most common option.

BeLiteWeight is also self pay with a Las Vegas option. $10,500 I believe.

I'm confused--there are so many posts on the great experience patients have had with specific surgeons (Mexico or not). Why is there some implication that I'm posing as the surgeon in order to advertise for him? I'm not getting anything out of it other than being able to share my personal experience. I have said absolutely nothing about him being better or worse than anyone else.

Umm.. I never said a thing about you or your post. I apologize if you misunderstood my post. My reference was about Dr B joining the forum and well.. Advertising in his subtle ways. Also.. The coincidental timing with you joining is remarkable... Small world!

Oops.. Sorry, the site isn't being very friendly today, so my posts are messing up

I checked out this website and the price is nowhere near that of the TJ doctors. Unfortunate:(

I'm confused--there are so many posts on the great experience patients have had with specific surgeons (Mexico or not). Why is there some implication that I'm posing as the surgeon in order to advertise for him? I'm not getting anything out of it other than being able to share my personal experience. I have said absolutely nothing about him being better or worse than anyone else.

I've found if you don't praise a select few surgeons on here that you are immediately suspect. My review disappeared after a few days. Thanks for the info, this is the self pay AND Mexico forum.....not just for MX.

I hope you have great results. I've very glad I went to TJ but hey, 12.5k isn't bad for the states at all. I had originally looked at surgeons in the states before I found a very experienced Dr I was comfortable with.

Rebecca: cost was $12,500. Still not cheap by any means but I could not have taken the time to travel to Mexico (due to my job and not wanting to leave my 18-month-old for that long). For me, this was the best option. I don't have any knowledge of the surgeons in Mexico--just wanted to let folks know that I personally am very glad Dr. Bruce set this program up for those of us who did not get approved by insurance. It's all about doing what is right for you and your family. The program is just getting started and I just wanted to share in case others were weighing the options.

I went to the mentioned site and it only references Care Credit. Is there another type of financing?