Mexico? Or stay in states? Where did you go + how much did you pay?

[AH11061004 0]

I went through Blossom Bariatrics in Las Vegas I paid $18,500 but my insurance covered ZERO. If your insurance covers out-of-network outpatient then you;'ll probably pay half of that. It was the most wonderful experience of my life. We got to spend 6 days in a nice hotel in vegas so it really was a vacation aside from surgery day and the day after...

[AussieMom3 18]

I used Dr. Doucette with Alabama Surgical Associates. So far all my experiences had been pleasant. My procedure was yesterday. I had to pay cash and it 10,300. Thank heavens for loans

[Supafly82 10]

Stay away from Mexico.

See this:

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[acopas 104]

8 hours ago, Supafly82 said:

Stay away from Mexico.

See this:

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This is why researching ANY physician is important. I work in the medical field in the US and believe me, we all have doctors that we wouldn’t see due to their surgical outcomes.

However, this video is fear-mongering at best. 3 out of tens of thousands; that complication rate isn’t out of the norm for any surgery regardless of location. The two men also had Lap-Band procedures which are no longer performed anywhere that I’m aware of due to the complications. People in the US had the same issues. The woman had a terrible surgeon.

[Amanda Purser 5]

I'm having a tough time trying to pick a doc. I thought I'd be okay with going to Mexico but now I'm nervous.

Who was your in-state doc and how much did you pay? And if you went to Mexico, same question? I'm in south Florida! Thanks a bunch [emoji3059]

I went to Tijuana mexico. My surgery was on June 20th. I used MBC and they were all very nice and professional. The hospital was clean and they take very good care of you. I had bypass and I can give you a break down on what I paid. $5895 for the RNY, $390 for the companion, $395 for the hernia, and $395 for BMI 49+ = $7,075

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[lroever 15]

Thank you for the information. Are you going to drive? I was just looking at flights. They are running $740 around trip. Traveling from Cincinnati Ohio. Any tips?

Hello neighbor I am just an hour from Cincinnati!

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[Tina2022 0]

I went to Mexico to have my gastric bypass done. Dr. Almanza was my doctor. The cost was $4999 but they gave you a $300 discount if you paid cash. I also had to pay for airfare to San Diego. I thought he was a great doctor and the staff was great and I stayed in the hospital the whole time.

[Melissalopez79 5]

Corpus Christi, TX from first appointment to the full year with hospital stay around 12,000. I refused insurance because they tell you what rules to follow.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

On 6/27/2022 at 12:21 PM, dlthurm said:

Doesn’t look like Renew Bariatrics does the mini gastric bypass. If any of you had this procedure in Mexico, where did you go?

I had VSG, but I know my surgeon does the MGB. I used Dr. Illan at HsopitalBC and HIGHLY recommend him. He works very closely with Dr. Rutledge, who championed and perfected the MGB, and has performed them for years.

[teapea 0]

I had surgery in Tijuana, Mx and it was $3,800 Dec 202. Super clean and great and safe experience. Look up "Obesity not 4 me" in Tijuana, Mexico. I lost 30 lbs first month and another 30 since. My goal is to lose 20 more.