I love this forum but would be great to have a buddy to do things with in Utah! I am in Provo area!

Hi, ShayLeigh--

I am in Southern Idaho (2.5 hrs north of SLC). I am approved for the sleeve at a nearby Center of Excellence, but their self-pay rate is high enough that I haven't committed to them at this point. I am self-pay and have decided to shop around and see if I can get comfortable with any of the out-of-market surgeons with way more competitive pricing. My BMI is 33 and (while I am not diagnosed with any comorbidities) I'm sure I could get myself diagnosed because I have many slightly-high BP, cholesterol and blood sugar results since I gained this weight over the last 4-6 years. I have three kids under 12 and feel so worried about my health all the time that I just want to PAY to get this tool and get things in line (rather than wait for possible/maybe/partial insurance coverage !).

Best wishes,

Annie

Hi' date=' ShayLeigh--

I am in Southern Idaho (2.5 hrs north of SLC). I am approved for the sleeve at a nearby Center of Excellence, but their self-pay rate is high enough that I haven't committed to them at this point. I am self-pay and have decided to shop around and see if I can get comfortable with any of the out-of-market surgeons with way more competitive pricing. My BMI is 33 and (while I am not diagnosed with any comorbidities) I'm sure I could get myself diagnosed because I have many slightly-high BP, cholesterol and blood sugar results since I gained this weight over the last 4-6 years. I have three kids under 12 and feel so worried about my health all the time that I just want to PAY to get this tool and get things in line (rather than wait for possible/maybe/partial insurance coverage <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />!).

Best wishes,

Annie [/quote']

hi Annie,

Thanks for reaching out! There are a lot of success stories on here from individuals who had surgery in Mexico. I woulda

So look at St Marks program in SLC. They were amazing! Hang in there I am sure something will work out!!

Shay

I am, though not a sleever, I'm doing the rny instead but I figured there is good info here and support as well. In Utah county as well.

I am' date=' though not a sleever, I'm doing the rny instead but I figured there is good info here and support as well. In Utah county as well.[/quote']

Finally....someone in happy valley!! Have you had surgery?

No, I'm scheduled Oct. 14 in Mexico. Nervous, but excited! Can't wait to get my skinny on!

Good to see/meet both of you on here, ShayLeigh & Chaych!

Chaych, where are you getting your RNY? I have honed in on a couple of Mexican surgeons and am trying to get in about October 17 or 18 myself.

I am going to Dr. Elias Ortiz through A Lighter Me. A couple of ladies I work with used him and retire their coordinator, Ronda lives in Utah so I actually got to meet her and have a lunch date to get all my questions answered. Dr

I am going to Dr. Elias Ortiz through A Lighter Me. A couple of ladies I work with used him and retire their coordinator, Ronda lives in Utah so I actually got to meet her and have a lunch date to get all my questions answered

I am going to Dr. Elias Ortiz through A Lighter Me. A couple of ladies I work with used him and retire their coordinator, Ronda lives in Utah so I actually got to meet her and have a lunch date to get all my questions answered

Wow, didnt mean to post that 3x! Sorry lol

Nice to meet you. I'm from Payson, Utah close to Provo. My sister and I had the Sleeve done in March of 2013. We went to Mexico for our surgery. Best decision Ever!

Nice to meet you. I'm from Payson' date=' Utah close to Provo. My sister and I had the Sleeve done in March of 2013. We went to Mexico for our surgery. Best decision Ever![/quote']

Welcome! I'm in Spanish fork!

And I'm in Orem!