If I go to Mexico to get the VSG will Kaiser cover and help me if there is complications?

They have to refer you if you want to be referred to Baratrics Dept. You need to file a formal grievance. They do offer VSG, DS (which they do not tell people about) and RNY. What area are you in? I am in So Cal.

 Washington

What is your BMI??? With Kaiser it has to be 40 or above with no comorbidities or 35 and higher with 2 comorbidities. Both Southern CA and Northern CA do the sleeve. They will care for you, if you develop complications, but they won't pay for the surgery, if you have it done in Mexico.

 Thats most likely what it is my BMI is between 35 and 38, but since do pre-op diet I'm now 34. I'm paying out of pocket and thats why I decided to go to Mexico. Up here I would have to pay 18,000-25,000. I don't have that. 

 I am doing the same thing here in Iowa..blue cross/blue shield..same guidelines, and I am just like you BMI is between 35-39, so fat n healthy as well..I am also using Jose Rodriguez and Belite, Joyce called yesterday, I leave for my surgery on May 4!! When will yours be? Anyway, we hopefully won't need any care back home except routine and that sounds like minimal and your PCP can do it! Good Luck!! Keep in touch!!

KImmy

 Kimmy,

OMG!!! lol 

I too have Joyce as my rep. She is AWESOME!!! I have been researching Dr. Jose Rodriguez for weeks and can only find WONDERFUL things. I am so excited!! Wish I was leaving tomorrow :-)
I'm only worried about the rick of surgery... With any type of surgery there are risk due to being put under. Keep in touch  

I went to Dr Joya in Mexico for my VSG.  Since I have been home I have seen my PCP and a Gastro for issues.  I don't consider them "complications"  I have excess acid that has created an inflamed lining in my stomach.  But for all I know some of it was there before surgery.  I have been honest with my Drs about my surgery, but I didn't tell my insurance company.  They haven't declined to pay anything so far.

 Thanks.... that is GREAT information. It helps make things easier   

I had VSG through Kaiser.. It took a year to finally get the referral but the regulations changed and I was referred.  I was also fat but healthy.  From what I heard, Kaiser will not cover complications of surgery if it is not done through them.  I would try and fight to get through Kaiser because it is a wonderful program and I've heard of many people getting through.  Good luck