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Thank you for sharing that with me, Lorna! I am so happy to hear that everything has gone so well for you, and congrats on all you have accomplished to date! It makes me feel so much better to hear from real people that have gone to these doctors. It's a scary thought for me to go out of country to have surgery, and my family doctor really almost scared me out of considering it anymore the other day. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck with your continued success with everything!
I haven't had a consult with him, but have checked him out. I really don't think I can afford to be on a waiting list for 10 years, and he's much more expensive of the two options. Don't get me wrong, I know it's worth the money to get your life back together, but I don't know if I can manage the costs. I haven't ruled him out! I would l will certainly look into it to see if maybe I can go to him if it's covered!
No, my BMI is too high, I've been wait listed until they increase the criteria. I'm too scared of something happening to me to wait much longer.
Sondra I hope they give you answers soon. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Dr Ponce de Leon Mexico VSG 4 Jun 12. I lost 57 lbs on my own before having a VSG. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.
I also know that its-killen-me has had the ds in mexico. She went with Dr ponce and had a good experience with him - she booked with another co ordinator and had issues with the co ordinator but not dr ponce. .... ( I like dr ponce and would go to him but otherwise I only consider Dr ungson and Dr aceves for ds if you are looking for other options. Dr U and Dr A are the only " vetted " surgeons in mexico for DS .... )
HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon
I went to mexico and had a great experience. As long as you don't go to certain clinics/drs ( think almanza/pompa and strip mall " hospitals" ) it can be awesome.
I went to Dr Ponce de Leon. As did a bunch of people from this forum . My sister came with me and ended up getting hers done 2 months later. She would have never considered it before seeing my experience. My sister in law went down a couple of weeks ago. I took pictures of the hospital they use and my experience... you can check them out at www.photobucket.com/wlstijuana.
Trish ( wls4betterlife) is awesome to deal with. She still keeps in touch with me.
Feel free to pm me if you have any questions ....
HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon
Hi
Go to the Mexico forum great information and lots of personal experiences
Heather
Hey there. I didn't meet MB program requirements either and I wasn't willing to wait another year to find out if they would take me, so I did the selfpay route and went to Mexico and was sleeved. I had my surgery done in June and I am doing great! It was the best decision that I could have made for myself.
If you have any questions about Mexico PM me and I will answer them
So sorry you are still having problems Sondra....hopefully they will get things sorted out soon. I too am having major problems and it certainly can let the wind out of your sails. Good luck with your daughters upcoming surgery. kj
Current Weight 118 lbs
i will look through my lists and post for you tomorrow.cant right now. too medicated to do it
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