So, I changed insurances to one that covers VSG. As per usual, there are 983 hoops to jump through as well as all the co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance payment for the surgery. I'd probably end up paying the same amount after all that. Honestly, after reading so much here, I'd almost just rather forget the insurance crap & head to Mexico!! Has anyone done this? Thoughts?

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I have no real complaints about my surgical experience, but what did make it especially hard was that the support system that you typically get with local surgical centers isn't there after surgery...so you're kind of on your own.

That really depends on which surgeon you choose. Several surgeons in Mexico offer extensive follow-up care. I am over 2 years out and I could call up my nutritionist at OCC today and get answers to my questions. They still send me questionnaires and check in with me regularly.

I'm certain you're right....this was 10+ years ago and the programs I see now for surgeons in Mexico are much more comprehensive than mine was. Mine looked comprehensive...but it turns out it wasn't and I was a WLS noob at that point, I didn't realize how important all that stuff is. There was also a lot of push-back from places that did fills to not fill patients banded in mexico, or even bands they didn't put in themselves, especially if you were self-pay....I think that's changed now. I think surgery in mexico is fine if that's what works best for your needs and if you do the research.

So, I changed insurances to one that covers VSG. As per usual, there are 983 hoops to jump through as well as all the co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance payment for the surgery. I'd probably end up paying the same amount after all that. Honestly, after reading so much here, I'd almost just rather forget the insurance crap & head to Mexico!! Has anyone done this? Thoughts?

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Through a weird series of events I was given a pleasant surprise midway through my pre-op plan.

I found that I could self fund through the local center of excellence for less than what I'd have paid using my insurance. It may have been a bit more than Mexico.....but I was able to sleep in my own bed the night after surgery and all my follow up appointments have been a 5 minute drive. I can reach out to them with ease if ever the need should arise.

Ask around about self funding options. You may be amazed at the rates.

By doing so, I actually saved money and all the red tape was dropped. I was literally sleeved 3 weeks later.

Agreed, that's exactly what I did. I was pleasantly surprised and no crazy travel. And I had excellent care. My follow-ups are local with the surgeon who did my procedure. I like that security and peace of mind.

I had such a pleasant experience going to México and having surgery over there. As many of you have expressed I also wasn´t covered by my insurance so I went to Tijuana and after many months of research because it is my health we are talking about, decided to go with Dr. Frayre. BEST DECISION EVER! his team is totally professional, personal care, since I got to the hotel, the hospital, pre op, post op, after care, everything, he even checked up on me after my surgery months after! I can honestly say I was so happy with my results!

I decided at the end of November to have this surgery. Sort of on a whim. My brother in law had it 2 years ago and I have a cousin who had it almost a year ago.

I'm tired of the yo-yo dieting loosing and gaining... my entire life.

So I didn't even check out insurance I just talked with my husband and I talked with Nels @@Ready4Achange and picked my surgery date 1-25-27.