I've been doing way too much thinking lately. I had a consultation with a bariatric surgeon a couple of weeks ago. I am a 36 bmi so i need to have co-morbidities to be approved. I'm going ahead and beginning my 6 month dietitian visits and having a few tests that the doc ordered (cardiologist), but since the only real co-morbity i have is osteoarthritis in my knee, i'm wondering if i'm wasting my time going thru the motions only to be denied. I also have high triglycerides but have not been put on medications.

From speaking with two different bariatric surgery offices, they speak about how strict BCBSTx is about approving anyone and just because i have the knee problems and high triglycerides, they said they will probably only do it if i've been on medication and the meds are proven unaffective.

I've had a very successful lap-band that slipped off three years ago and i'm gaining by the minute.

Needed to vent.

Just wondering if i should give in to the Mexico surgery....

Edited June 21, 20188 yr by cindy t
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Many people have had successful bariatric surgery in Mexico. I believe this site has their own forum for it as well. One of my co workers went to Mexico for a sleeve. She had no complications.

It’s a valid option if you do your research.

Nobody can take what you're learning ahead of time away from you but you might be a better candidate for Mexico. Now I am going to tell you something and I realize I'll get no bonus points from Alex Brecher, don't do this for that. Please pretty please consider BariatricPalMX If you do decide to go to Mexico. If I wasn't 72, didn't receive clearance because of low BMI, and the necessary money I would go there in a heartbeat! Alex Brecher,Bariatric Pal' s founder, who could afford anywhere else if he chose, chose Dr Ilian and Bariatric PalMX. for his own recent surgery I think that speaks for itself. Besides it's located in a beautiful area , not some back-alley clinic. Andvwhenthings are done update us, okay??