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    Default Allen7

    Applied for surgery in T, Mexico and was turned down because I'm too old and now have reapplied for the surgery in Laredo, Mexico and hope all works out.

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    Default Re: Allen7

    I don't understand about "applying for surgery" in Mexico. What procedure did you go through for this? I had surgery in TJ and don't recall anything like that. BTW, how old are you?



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    Welcome!

    I hope you're successful in your search. According to my surgeon, if you're healthy enough for surgery your age doesn't make a difference.

    Best of luck as you embark on your journey!




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    Default Re: Allen7

    I dont think it should matter age wise



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    Hi, I'm just curious. Why do so many go to Mexico to get the surgery? I got mine in my home town. Better doctors? More research?



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    Quote Originally Posted by hmar79 View Post
    Hi, I'm just curious. Why do so many go to Mexico to get the surgery? I got mine in my home town. Better doctors? More research?
    I went for several reasons....more experienced surgeon....lower complication rate.....International Center of Excellence.....a fraction of the cost. My surgeon down there and entire Mexico experience beat the hell out of the @sshole US surgeon that removed my gallbladder and left me with a huge incisional hernia.



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    Default Re: Allen7

    Allen, I was 70 when I had surg. in MX. Did they give you any other reasons health wise.


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    Default Re: Allen7

    dont know how old you are but our doctor in missouri said age 70 is top age unless some medical condition that prevents the surgery.


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    My doctor in Mexico won't do it beyond the age of 67. I hope you find someone who will Allen.



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    Default Re: Allen7

    Tricare won't do it past 65 yrs.



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