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hollykim
on 4/22/14 11:15 pm - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: Excluded under new job :(

I did get two Wls inMX plus dental work and I had plastics this January there. Ppl have the idea that you get thrown up on the table in. The kitchen of a hovel and it is totally not like that. 

You should go over to the MX forum but  you would need to read back through the posts for several pages for the best information. You could also google " medical tourism" and. You will find it is a huge business for many countries. Many of their surgeons are cutting edge but there are the quacks too,just like in the us. That is where recommendations from ppl on this forum who. Have been there done that are invaluable.

many of the surgeons speak some English,many not so much. The ones who don't will have an interpreter with them so everybody can be understood and understand. A lot of the nursing staff seals some level of English but there is usually someone around who does and will help with translation. I. Never really had trouble making my needs known.

mexico was the only way I was able to have my Wl surgeries and my plastics. It has been a God send for me.

gl

 


          

 

Heavy Duty00
on 4/22/14 1:04 pm
Topic: RE: Excluded under new job :(

Hmmm Mexico never crossed my mind. After reading your reply I've been looking into that option. The thought of going out of the U.S. is scary but no way I could afford or get financed for surgery in the states. 

Did you get yours there?  How was it?  Who was your surgeon and what do u do for follow up visits? ...guess I should go over to the Mexico forum huh? Hehe 

Thanks! 

Member Services
on 4/22/14 3:05 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: New Obesity Chat episode from Dr. Alvarez

We have a new Obesity Chat episode with Dr. A.  (Thanks Dr. A!)  It can be found at www.obesitychat.com or the latest episode's direct link is: 
http://guillermoalvarez.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-22T07_05 _40-07_00

 

 

tholt1963
on 4/20/14 8:07 am - Muskegon, MI
Topic: RE: If you need documentation of 6 month diet, message me!

Hi can you please send me a copy of that documentation to [email protected]?  I need it bad, I have been through the whole check list and now my insurance changed and this was not a  requirement before.

Thank you so much!

Member Services
on 4/18/14 1:48 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: OH Annual Conference and Egg Whites International Giveaway

Egg Whites International will be at our Annual ObesityHelp National Conference on August 15-16, 2014.  To celebrate them joining us, it is Egg Whites International Giveaway Time!  Don't miss out - enter today! 

 

Member Services
on 4/16/14 11:25 pm - Irvine, CA
Topic: Obesity Chat *new* episode with Dr. Alvarez
We have a new Obesity Chat with Dr. A episode that can be uploaded. It can be found at www.obesitychat.com or the latest episode's direct link is:  http://guillermoalvarez.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-15T07_05 _42-07_00

Thanks for sharing it with us Dr. A!

Jules78
on 4/16/14 11:09 pm - GA
VSG on 05/01/14
Topic: RE: Hospital asking for out of pocket up front, but deductible met????

Wow, ok.  I suppose I should have done a whole lot more research on the insurance process of this whole thing.  I'm pretty clueless in that area.  Thank you for responding.

chicaletta
on 4/16/14 10:53 pm
VSG on 04/24/14
Topic: RE: Hospital asking for out of pocket up front, but deductible met????

Yes, I also had to pay my portion up front before surgery. I had lapband in 2008 and that hospital told me I would need my portion paid before I did my preops and now I'm scheduled for revision to sleeve at a different hospital and they too called me for my payment portion before I went for my preops. 

            
Jules78
on 4/16/14 10:23 pm - GA
VSG on 05/01/14
hollykim
on 4/16/14 9:23 am, edited 4/16/14 9:23 am - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: Hospital asking for out of pocket up front, but deductible met????

they are asking for the out of pocket upfront because they have been burned in the past buy patients not wanting to pay their portion after procedures have been done. It is not unusual for them to ask for it upfront,every time I have a procedure  for anything,they want my part that day. 

If you end up not owing that much,you will receive a refund check. 

GL

 


          

 

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