Hey there!

I am in the pre-op phase of the VSG. Done with all of the pre-op testing and have a tentative surgery date of 1/11/16. I have 2 jobs and both of them make their schedules 2-3 months in advance. I put in request for the 2 weeks of 1/11-1/25 and most likely I will get what I want. Heres my problem, my surgeons office will not submit paperwork to insurance until 2 weeks before 1/11 which is sometime around Christmas...my work schedule for Jan will be done 1st week of Dec so Im a little worried by the possibility that I could be denied so close to the tentative date.

Therefore, Mexico is my Plan B if insurance doesnt approve (for whatever reason) because I dont want to be scrambling around at the last minute trying to explain to my boss why I needed to be added back to the schedule.

My questions:

-Are there any pre-surgical requirements? (lab work, tests, evaluations?, BMI Requirement)

-How much time in advance do surgeons need to book?

It's best to get that info from the surgeon since the requirements can vary program to program.

I was sleeved in July by Dr. Hidalgo in Puerto vallarta, Mexico. My BMI was 30 so I don't think there's usually a BMI requirement. I got my lab work done in the day of surgery. No other tests or evaluations besides an online health history form and a telephone consultation.

I was able to book within 2 weeks of the surgery.

Some people worry about surgery in Mexico. It was a clean hospital and I felt very safe. The surgeon was top notch. When I was released from the hospital, I spent the day on the beach and walking the beautiful city!

Oh, and of course there was a pre-op diet. It was only for 4 days (because of my lower bmi) but I did it for a week to lessen my pre-surgery worries.

Edited November 18, 201510 yr by Remix

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That sounds great! I will be contacting you for advice ????

I was sleeved in July by Dr. Hidalgo in Puerto vallarta, Mexico. My BMI was 30 so I don't think there's usually a BMI requirement. I got my lab work done in the day of surgery. No other tests or evaluations besides an online health history form and a telephone consultation.

I was able to book within 2 weeks of the surgery.

Some people worry about surgery in Mexico. It was a clean hospital and I felt very safe. The surgeon was top notch. When I was released from the hospital, I spent the day on the beach and walking the beautiful city!

Thanks for your input...I am not at all worried about surgery in Mexico. I work in a nice hospital in NYC and I've seen mistakes been made. Doctors all over the world are good, not just America.

It's good to know booking can be made 2 weeks in advance.

Hi Sleeve_Sistah85,

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