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Hi! I've been a long time lurker on the site and I'm just now getting up the nerve to post. I'm hoping/planning to get sleeved this summer. My insurance doesn't cover WLS (thank you, stupid employer), so I'll be self pay and I think I'll be having it done in Mexico. I haven't decided which doctor yet, but I'm excited. And nervous. And thrilled. And worried. And happy. And scared.

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Welcome to the site. Who are you planning to do your surgery? If you haven't chosen yet, I would recommend Dr. Fernando Garcia with Ready4Achange.com. He did my surgery in August 2013 with no complications. He and his staff are awesome!

Your feelings are normal. I too alternated between scared and excited.

I glad you got up the nerve to post. Good luck on your journey. :)

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Welcome! I am new here as well. My insurance didn't cover as well. :angry: Gotta love insurance companies, right? Anyway, I hear there are some great doctors in Mexico, and I'm sure you will get some good recommendations here. Good luck!

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Welcome to the site. Who are you planning to do your surgery? If you haven't chosen yet, I would recommend Dr. Fernando Garcia with Ready4Achange.com. He did my surgery in August 2013 with no complications. He and his staff are awesome! Your feelings are normal. I too alternated between scared and excited. I glad you got up the nerve to post. Good luck on your journey. :)

Thank you so much! I am going through kaiser Richmond ca. My surgeon is dr. Baggs. I'm really excited. I just want to get it done.

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Hi! I've been a long time lurker on the site and I'm just now getting up the nerve to post. I'm hoping/planning to get sleeved this summer. My insurance doesn't cover WLS (thank you, stupid employer), so I'll be self pay and I think I'll be having it done in Mexico. I haven't decided which doctor yet, but I'm excited. And nervous. And thrilled. And worried. And happy. And scared.

Hi! I have no idea if I'm responding right. Sorry if I'm not. I was afraid to post I didn't know waft to say. This process is all new for me. I'm sorry to hear they won't cover :( I just saw a post of Drs. In Mexico. I'm sure you can find a good one on here :) good luck!

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Welcome! I am new here as well. My insurance didn't cover as well. :angry: Gotta love insurances companies, right? Anyway, I hear there are some great doctors in Mexico, and I'm sure you will get some good recommendations here. Good luck!

Hello! I'm sorry to hear that! :( thank you! I am very excited! It's nice to be on here with all of you!

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