Well, I have been turned down by my insurance company (an HMO) multiple times now despite having a BMI of 42 (i don't really have any other life threatening issues...i'm just fat). So i'm considering having the surgery in Mexico (i live in Southern California). My question is...from the time you first emailed the surgeon of your choice, until the day of your surgery...how long was it? does it take nearly a year like in the US or is it a faster process. I am considering Tijuana Bariatrics (Dr. Garcia??) any thoughts? Obviously, I'm slightly terrified with the idea of this...so any input is greatly appreciated. :-)

Hi fancypants67,

Have you considered any of BariatricPal's endorsed Surgeons?

With your BMI, I can get you in 2-3 weeks.

Dr. jaime Ponce de leon

dr. Jesus Lopez Dominguez

Dr. Jalil Illan

You can look them up here:

http://teammx.bariatricpal.com/

Please contact me if you need more information.

I had my surgery at OCC. I inquired on 4/11 and was sleeved on 5/9.

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I'm having mine on 6/23 at Alo Bariatrics. I emailed them on February 23rd and chose a June date on purpose. I am positive I could have gotten a date sooner if I wanted.

www.alobariatrics.com

Two weeks for the pre-op diet. Also depends on if you have any other medical conditions. I would have had mine earlier, but there was only one time in 2014-15 when I had three weeks to recover, didn't need them, but I was planning for worse case.

Two weeks for the pre-op diet. Also depends on if you have any other medical conditions. I would have had mine earlier, but there was only one time in 2014-15 when I had three weeks to recover, didn't need them, but I was planning for worse case.

Excellent point. My pre-op starts 15 days before surgery and liquid diet starts 8 days before.

Well, I have been turned down by my insurance company (an ***) multiple times now despite having a BMI of 42 (i don't really have any other life threatening issues...i'm just fat). So i'm considering having the surgery in Mexico (i live in Southern California). My question is...from the time you first emailed the surgeon of your choice, until the day of your surgery...how long was it? does it take nearly a year like in the US or is it a faster process. I am considering Tijuana Bariatrics (Dr. Garcia??) any thoughts? Obviously, I'm slightly terrified with the idea of this...so any input is greatly appreciated. :-)

Hi fancypants67

I will be more than happy to answer all your questions regarding the surgical procedures.

We can schedule a free Skype or facetime consultation, feel free to contact us!!

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Hi! Do not be terrified, it is not as bad as you think, and most likely it will be the best decision you have ever made. I did my sleeve in OCC in December 2015 and it wen pretty well, 75?pouhds down and counting, I am at my normal weight right now, I did not have any health issues either but what a difference it made! To answer your question I have started collecting infor end of September 2015 and had my sleeve done on December 4th. I would no call it a waiting time - you are only limited bt your own limitations, like time you can take off work and time you can come up with the money. I completely relied on this site for information as I did not know a single person who did sleeve anywhere, so this site is pretty good as information source, just ask the question and take time to read reviews.,good luck!

I had my surgery through Bariatric Pal with Dr Jesus Lopez. Whichever of their surgeons you chose you could not be in better hands from the min you get there till you are ready to go home. Like being with a loving family.

I had mine at Tijuana Bariatrics with Dr. Garcia. From call to surgery was about 2 1/2 weeks.

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Edited June 2, 201610 yr by azsoul

I think my first inquiry to OCC was on July 18, 2014 and my surgery date was Sept. 1. I could have probably had the surgery sooner, but they did want me to try to lose between 5-10% of my body weight pre-op and do a 15 day pre-op diet.

I inquired about 3 weeks ago with Dr Illan, was approved within a couple days and scheduled mine for July 28. I probably could have gotten in sooner but for personal stuff I had to wait.

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I inquired about 3 weeks ago with Dr Illan, was approved within a couple days and scheduled mine for July 28. I probably could have gotten in sooner but for personal stuff I had to wait.

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I'm on for July 29 with Dr Illan. Can't wait!

Edited June 3, 201610 yr by jban0307

Awesome! Feel free to message me, we might run into eachother!

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Thank you all so much for your input and support! I have started the process with Dr. Illan and feel better and better about it every day. I hope i get approval, and still need to work on financing but they are very supportive at the TeamMx office so i really feel as i will be in good hands. I'm sure i will be back with more questions and pre surgery jitters...but thank you all so much!