Hello I am new, I will be a self pay. My appointment is for June 6th.

So I'm wondering how long has all the other self pay had to wait to have surgery. I know for insurance it takes some time.

I am so excited and can't wait.:nervous

It really depends on your weight/BMI on how quick they will get you in! With me it will about 6 wks because I am having to do the whole 4 wks of pre-op diet. My surgery is set for June 20

I did a PHONE consultation on a friday and was flying to San Diego on a Tuesday (I think-been 2 yrs) to have surgery in Tijuana on wednesday-so for me from 1st talk to final deal was a few days-was crazy quick-I didnt even decided to do it til the day before I even called him-it was nuts-once they get money they are ready to get to work.I hadnt even really thought about the surgery til the week before so Im one of those people that alot tell you arent good-I didnt do a yrs worth of homework on the situation but I never do so...lol.Dr Kuri is a reputable doctor so it went fine.I was also lucky to have the $$ in the bank at that time.

I was self pay and it was about 3 weeks from my 1st visit to surgery - No pre-op diet - just had to get the blood work back from the lab and arrange the $$$ and that was it - I was concerned about missing the food - but so far 5 weeks into this it hasn't been a problem - just the 1st week of the liquid diet was a pain - after that fine. - good luck today with your surgery

ok, how did ya'll do it. I went to the seminar in mid May, borrowed the money 2 days later had the dr appt on May 29th, ear nose and throat dr on today, have to see the shrink tomorrow morning at 7;30 am for a 4 hour appointment, have to wait 2-4 weeks for the sleep apnea test then wait for the results, It may be August before I get banded!!!

honestly I think the time length has alot to do with whatever the BMI is-more test for heavier people it seems.I also think selfpay vs insurance is HUGE factor and US vs Mexico-all these seem to make big differences.If you are in the mood for a quick deal then selfpay to mexico-lol.

I personally would feel apprehensive about going to Mexico for a surgery especially one that could be this serious ya know? Do you all that have went to Mexico attend support groups here now that it's all said and done? That is one thing that I am really looking forward to is the support groups and having a "family" to help back me and help me through any tough spots! I am also considering having the by-pass not for sure yet. I am to decide tomorrow with my surgeon hmmm Nothing like waiting till the last minute huh? LOL

honestly I think the time length has alot to do with whatever the BMI is-more test for heavier people it seems.I also think selfpay vs insurance is HUGE factor and US vs Mexico-all these seem to make big differences.If you are in the mood for a quick deal then selfpay to mexico-lol.

I forgot to add this to the last comment ... I have been on my pre-op diet for almost 3 wks (wed. will be 3) and I have lost 22 lbs!! WOOOOHOOOO I am so excited!! I already feel so much better! :-)