Hi all

Came across your board while researching options for bariatric surgery and think its a great resource not to mention everyone is so friendly!

I am 32 and have a BMI of 45. I live in NYC and I am originally from the South. I have a dog that I adore and a really great group of friends that are like extended family here in the city.

I was considering RNY surgery before I had heard of Banding and as an option I now cannot imagine having the by-pass. My one problem- I have Aetna for my insurance with no other options short of taking out a personal policy which I cannot really afford. I am taking the appeal process to its end but I am now considering doing a self pay. I am going to start searching the board here for information about having it done in Mexico and the cost differences- any advice on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

Its nerve racking to say the least and I am a little scared but in the end after reading all the great things most of you have to say I can tell it will make such a huge difference in my life that I have to do it.

Thanks for being here!

mags

Ok so after reading till my eyes cross I have decided on the Obesity Goodbye center in Mexico for my surgery and my follow up with Dr. Ren here in NYC (her nurse just confirmed that she will work on the Swedish band as well) and I think I am going to go with the Swedish band as it appears to be a better product to me. So now my obstacles are purely financial. I have put back 1 thousand towards it and have 8 more to go- Now I have to figure out how to have a yard sale in NYC??? Anyone want to buy a computer? lol

Hi Mags,

Good choice. I know you will be happy with them. I am almost certain they offer payment plans. You should ask Marlon about it.

Good Luck

Mary

Just wanted to tell you guys that while I lurk a lot I still find this site to be the best group of bandsters and still my first choice for information every single time I have a question post banding...you guys rock.