I can't believe that the big day is almost here!! Any other Tijuana sleeves?? I have been researching like crazy and am so happy that it's approaching! My date is 7/15!!!

My insurance would only pay for the band or the bypass. After all my research, I decided the best surgery for me is the vertical gastric sleeve, and I cannot afford the U.S. prices for self-pay. I have a nurse that works for me that had the sleeve in Mexico, and she gave me the idea to look south of the border. Even though I didn't choose her surgeon or the company she went with, I am confident I made the right choice for me. I will have my sleeve on 9/5/15 with Dr. Altamirano.

Can I ask what is the advantage to going to Mexico? I'm in the beginning stage of fulfilling my insurance needs. Meeting with the NUT for 6 mos and doing the shrink eval..etc.

I went to Mexico because bariatric surgery is simply not covered under my school districts policy (I'm a teacher). It didn't matter if it was deemed medically necessary and there are no appeals, etc. I have a lot of problems related to my obesity, and I lost it before through diet and exercise. For me to do it that way, it required all my energy every single day, and I just have too many obligations.

Also, for Canadians, their weight list in Canada can be years long. If they don't want to wait in Canada, they have to pay $14,000. If they self pay here in Mexico, they get reimbursed, and it's only a fraction of the cost.