Mexico and tourism insurance

[malloriedarling 12]

Hey all! I will find out if my insurance will cover my surgery next month so I'm looking at back up plans. I have been doing some research into doctors in Mexico, but I welcome any and all recommendations of doctors and facilities. If you have bad stories I welcome them as well.

Also has anyone that had the sleeve surgery in Mexico opted to have Medical Tourism insurance?? I keep seeing stuff for it everywhere but I'm not really sure what it is and how much extra will it cost? Any and all input is appreciated!! thanks in advance!!

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[sxynana 44]

Dr. Cabrera with Mexico Bariatric Center. LOVE HIM and so will you. The whole experience was great. I opted not to get tourism insurance and am thankful I didn't need it. It was too expensive to purchase but more expensive if I didn't purchase and needed. Do your research and talk with coordinator about this if you have to go Mexico route. Good luck and hope your insurance covers it tho.

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[Mariisol1118 14]

Dr. Francisco Garcia Govea. Best experience ever!

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[SweetPeaGracie 30]

I had Dr. Cabrera too!
I am 3 weeks post op and have had no problems. I did not purchase the tourism ins.

[aquarious12585 13]

What did the sleeve cost in Mexico?

[Mariassleevejourney 12]

Are you doing follow up appointments in Mexico or are you transitioning follow ups to US?

[mbuczkowski 272]

I went to Dr Illan. While he is very good, I still wanted to protect my wallet, house, etc from the unknown. So I bought medical insurance to cover complications up to 6 months after the sleeve. It doesn't pay it all but it would reimburse for a portion of it.

[aquarious12585 13]

Dr. Cabrera with Mexico Bariatric Center. LOVE HIM and so will you. The whole experience was great. I opted not to get tourism insurance and am thankful I didn't need it. It was too expensive to purchase but more expensive if I didn't purchase and needed. Do your research and talk with coordinator about this if you have to go Mexico route. Good luck and hope your insurance covers it tho.
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Hi, would you be willing to share more about your experience? I contacted the center today but so worried about being scammed. Was wondering if you should share thewebsite you went through so I can compare. Super nervous but think this is the way to go. Even if my insurance ends up approving me, I'm looking at 5-6k out of pocket!

[transmformme 26]

I'm having mine April 15 with Dr Illan. I line him already. I'm really leaning towards purchasing the insurance simply because we have 3 children 3 and younger.