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Edited January 27, 201610 yr by Kristenbyo

A year out just for the initial consult? I could only imagine how far out the surgery wait list is. You might want to see if your PCP can refer to a different surgeon. Might want to check and see if you even need a referral. I did it kind of backwards and went to the surgeon pre-op visit first. I had to go back to my PCP to get the letter of recommendation, which was a little awkward. Dude was like "when were you gonna tell me".

As far as the pickle with your parents... That's a tough one. Would they consider paying for your surgery here in the US? Not sure what kind of insurance you have, but there will still be a good amount of cost to have it done in the US. Maybe let it die down and talk with them again about it.

Have you asked your mom why she objects to you going to Mexico? Perhaps you could allay her fears and overcome her objections. I'm presuming that it would be your own $ you'd be spending, not hers.

Do you mean your mother won't let you go as she is paying and will not pay if you are doing this in Mexico.

If you are paying, she could always op to go with you just to check things out. Post people have an idea about what it is suppose to look like and it is completely different. I had my surgery in Mexico and was really pleased with the way things looked and were handled, from the hotel to the hospital, to the care I received.

Other than that, I would find another surgeon whose wait list is not a year out.

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Edited January 27, 201610 yr by Kristenbyo

I will say I had the same thoughts as your mother until I came to this forum. If I hadn't already started down my path I wouldn't have thought twice about going to Mexico,. You may have your mom browse this forum and read about the experiences people have had, it may be enough to change her mind. Or just tell her your going to spring break in Mexico.....j

Just kidding that wouldn't be nice. Best of luck on which ever way you decide. It's definitely life changing experience.

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Edited January 27, 201610 yr by Kristenbyo