So I had a consultation with David kim today it was alright they want to send me for a sleep test I think it's pointless I don't think I have sleep apnea but even if I do dr.kim is out of network so I still have might have to pay $3,000 to him and upto $12,000 to the hospital yeeeeah that doesn't sound awesome so thinking about If i do have sleep apnea and my insurance (BCBSTX) will cover my VSG I might go to Nick Nicholson since he is in network but if I don't have sleep apnea or hiatal hernia I'm going to Mexico to see Dr. Illan.Does anyone know how much sleep study's cost?

Yeah, I was really sceptical that the sleep study would find anything, but apparently some huge percentage of overweight patients have sleep apnea. I had very few of the symptoms and was shocked to discover I had it. In my case it quickly led to a diagnosis of paroxysmal A-fib (heart palpitations) that is probably also associated with the apnea and is pretty serious! Yet another reason to have the surgery! So the lesson is, yes, find someone in network to do the study - it's worth it and will convince the insurance company you need the surgery!!

I went to Mexico $4300, that includes accommodations for myself and a companion. Easy, no hassle, safe! I was very well cared for! The risks from surgery are the same on both sides of the border, the headaches and hoops to jump thru are north of Mexico!

I was diagnosed with sever sleep apnea years ago and the first thing the pulmonologist recommended was weight lose surgery! I was so insulted! Here I am, sleeved and down 70lbs in 4 months! Have not tried to giving up the CPAP yet, I'll wait another 30 lbs before I ask for another sleep study!

Hope you have sleep apnea so your insurance can kick in! But if it doesn't, Mexico was great for me!

I used Dr Kim who was your coordinator ashleine? Dr Kim has a out of network special right now for $4900, did you talk to them about the special?

Melissa started handling it- and after numerous issues- I asked for Summar to handle everything. I still wound up switching doctors because I backed out of my surgery in 2011. I had my sleeve done in Nov 12 by dr. hodges.

I am having the same problems! ! I have Melissa and it's been a nightmare!! I'm gonna ask for summar to handle things from now on. I'm feeling like I need to go somewhere else. I know this post was a while ago but I've been looking for this very thing. It's like Melissa is trying tog screw me! Sounds dramatic but she's has been horrible

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Be very careful going to Mexico! I have read too many nightmares! Plus you will hotel fare, flight there and back, is it really worth it.! Try and find a way to stay in the good ole USA!! Just my opinion though.

Follow up is the issue when going to a foreign country. Most surgeons wont touch someone elses work!! What price do you put on your health & ultimately your life?

If you're standing at the pearly gates and you were asked , "would you like to pay $4000 not to be here? " .....what would your answer be?

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