Mexico or Local. I initially decided to go with a doctor in Mexico because my policy with UHC does not cover bariatric surgery. I found out a few days ago that I have severe sleep apnea. Do you think it would be worth trying again with the doctors here in Dallas or do you think its “ok” to just go to Mexico? Basically…what would you do?

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It sounds like your decision is made. Good luck with your surgery.

Is it an option to pay out of pocket and have it in the US? I think most places do payment plans. Maybe cheaper than adding the additional insurance?

Doctors are not refusing to see me if I remain in the US. I am having problems finding someone to see me if I go to Mexico (like originally planned).

My primary was totally supportive of me having surgery.

Do the math on paying 2 insurance policies and meeting out of pocket expenses. Add it up and compare it to paying for surgery. If you have surgery and pay out of pocket in the US are doctors still refusing to see you? That doesn't even make sense. Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas has a good program at a good cost.

http://blossombariatrics.com/

Also there is a whole forum here dedicated to surgery in mexico. You might get better answers there.

Well that just seems extremely silly. Why would they be any more confident that some random US doctor won't butcher you than a Mexican surgeon? Maybe you could do some research about which Mexican surgeon you might use and then bring the info on that surgeon's credentials to your PCP?

I want to use one of the BaratricPal doctors. I think I'm going to end up going the Mexico route.

Is it an option to pay out of pocket and have it in the US? I think most places do payment plans. Maybe cheaper than adding the additional insurance?

I have a consult with a doctor nearby, if they want me to pay the balance off before surgery, then I might as well go the simplest route and travel to Mexico.

When I looked into financing before I found out insurance would pay for it, they just required that the loan was approved before surgery but you have like 3 years to pay it off with an interest rate as low as 3%. Might be worth looking into.

UPDATE: I met with Dr. Nicholson here in Dallas and decided to go an alt route. Surgery will only cost me $3,900. Cheaper than Mexico so looks like that is the way to go. No psych eval and all of that. I'm hoping to have it done in April. YAY

UPDATE: I met with Dr. Nicholson here in Dallas and decided to go an alt route. Surgery will only cost me $3,900. Cheaper than Mexico so looks like that is the way to go. No psych eval and all of that. I'm hoping to have it done in April. YAY

Glad you found a surgeon you are comfortable with! Hope all goes very well. Be sure to post back and let us know once you're on the losers' bench. And of course feel free to post with all the normal pre-op questions, concerns, anxiety, etc.

I went to Mexico and had a great experience. I've actually been to Mexico for two different surgeries and both times I received excellent care. If money is tight and time isn't of the essence, then you could try to go through your insurance again now that you have been diagnosed with a comorbidity. If you have the money and would prefer to not have to wait to jump through all the hoops with your insurance, then Mexico is a good option. Just make sure you do your research and choose a surgeon you are comfortable and confident with.

Where did you go in Mexico? And what Dr did you use. I need a revision from lapband to gadtric bypass or sleeve. But im on a budget cant go over $5700. Just dont no where to go.

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I went to Mexico and had a great experience. I've actually been to Mexico for two different surgeries and both times I received excellent care. If money is tight and time isn't of the essence, then you could try to go through your insurance again now that you have been diagnosed with a comorbidity. If you have the money and would prefer to not have to wait to jump through all the hoops with your insurance, then Mexico is a good option. Just make sure you do your research and choose a surgeon you are comfortable and confident with.

Where did you go in Mexico? And what Dr did you use. I need a revision from lapband to gadtric bypass or sleeve. But im on a budget cant go over $5700. Just dont no where to go.

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For my VSG I went to Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. I am not sure you could get your revision with him for under $5700, though. You should contact OCC about their current pricing.

There are many other excellent surgeons in Mexico, though that might be in your price range. My first suggestion would be to contact BariatricPal's Mexico coordinator, @@Bill Yanez. He could give you current information on pricing with the BariatricPal affiliated surgeons.

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I went to Mexico and had a great experience. I've actually been to Mexico for two different surgeries and both times I received excellent care. If money is tight and time isn't of the essence, then you could try to go through your insurance again now that you have been diagnosed with a comorbidity. If you have the money and would prefer to not have to wait to jump through all the hoops with your insurance, then Mexico is a good option. Just make sure you do your research and choose a surgeon you are comfortable and confident with.

Where did you go in Mexico? And what Dr did you use. I need a revision from lapband to gadtric bypass or sleeve. But im on a budget cant go over $5700. Just dont no where to go.

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For my VSG I went to Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. I am not sure you could get your revision with him for under $5700, though. You should contact OCC about their current pricing.

There are many other excellent surgeons in Mexico, though that might be in your price range. My first suggestion would be to contact BariatricPal's Mexico coordinator, @@Bill Yanez. He could give you current information on pricing with the BariatricPal affiliated surgeons.

I went to Mexico and had a great experience. I've actually been to Mexico for two different surgeries and both times I received excellent care. If money is tight and time isn't of the essence, then you could try to go through your insurance again now that you have been diagnosed with a comorbidity. If you have the money and would prefer to not have to wait to jump through all the hoops with your insurance, then Mexico is a good option. Just make sure you do your research and choose a surgeon you are comfortable and confident with.

Where did you go in Mexico? And what Dr did you use. I need a revision from lapband to gadtric bypass or sleeve. But im on a budget cant go over $5700. Just dont no where to go.Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

For my VSG I went to Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. I am not sure you could get your revision with him for under $5700, though. You should contact OCC about their current pricing. There are many other excellent surgeons in Mexico, though that might be in your price range. My first suggestion would be to contact BariatricPal's Mexico coordinator, @@Bill Yanez. He could give you current information on pricing with the BariatricPal affiliated surgeons.

I am seriously considering Dr Ortiz for vsg this fall. I have so many questions though. Their marketing is excellent & I am looking for some criticism as he seems perfect. Is he and staff as good as they appear to be?

I am so anxious about this surgery.

Please respond

I am seriously considering Dr Ortiz for vsg this fall. I have so many questions though. Their marketing is excellent & I am looking for some criticism as he seems perfect. Is he and staff as good as they appear to be?

I am so anxious about this surgery.

Please respond

I would say my one "complaint" about Dr. Ortiz is the limited interaction I had with him. I never spoke to him ahead of the surgery. The day of the surgery, he came and visited me in my room for maybe 10-15 minutes before-hand and then I never saw him or talked to him again. I was fine with that, though. The OCC team is EXCELLENT and answered all of my questions pre and post-op. I never felt abandoned or neglected in any way. Dr. Ortiz is a very very busy man so I didn't really expect a whole lot of personal attention from him. He was very nice and friendly during our brief visit, though.