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    Re: Dominican Republic or Cuba anyone?

    This is someone who had the same procedures I am having for Round 1 with the same surgeon. She is the same height. Weighed 185 at the time of surgery. I have seen pics of her without clothes. She is...
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    Re: Dominican Republic or Cuba anyone?

    Hi all thank you for the responses. I am going to answer some things. I am going to use numbers because it helps me order my thoughts better.

    1. Consultations: I have had 3 in the US, 2 in DR, 1...
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    Dominican Republic or Cuba anyone?

    Dra Tania Medina is who I chose for Round 1. She is located in the Dominican Republic. Her husband is a bariatric surgeon there. She is a cosmetic surgeon with a lot of experience with WLS patients....
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    Re: Re-sleeved

    You have lost 100 pounds. I don't think anything is wrong.You are losing at a great rate. Cottage cheese is a soft food so it actually can't accurately measure your capacity. I can eat a lot of...
  5. Re: If you went alone to Tijuana for surgery.....

    I went alone. The driver lifted my luggage and got it into the airport until I got a cart. He stayed until I checked in and then he left. I had my cell phone. The head nurse put all valuables into a...
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    Re: Converting from Sleeve to Bypass

    I had no problems with reflux prior to sleeve. Since my sleeve I am suffering badly with it. It has been almost 7 months since my surgery and I am debating about a revision to help. I take 60-80mgs...
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    Re: Just curious, why Mexico?

    I love Mexico. I live there a part time. I always leave the US for medical care. It is cheaper than carrying insurance in the US. The service is MUCH BETTER in other countries. My Mexico Drs are well...
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    Re: Looking for a surgeon

    If anyone is interested in speaking with Carlos Altamirano let me know. I had surgery with him and he does Skype consultations.
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    Re: Looking for a surgeon

    I used Dr Carlos Altamirano in TJ. He operates at Guadalajara Hospital which is amazing. He has no complications at this time. He is very sweet. You can book directly with him. Feel free to message...
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    Re: Hot or flushed after eating?

    I start getting hot after my first bite. I don't have to eat fast or over eat.
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    Re: Dr Altamirano

    Thank you so much. It's been a long road
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    Dr Altamirano

    I had surgery with him this week. He is now in private practice. You can book directly with him. I know a lot of people don't care for BP.

    If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
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    Re: I don't even know what's what anymore

    Global Health in OK
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    I don't even know what's what anymore

    My insurance company is driving me batty. My case manager was very upset when the appeal was denied. He called the medical review department and asked why. He told them this is our test patient. Hard...
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    Re: Catch 22 I can't believe this

    I will be calling the Surgeon's office in a bit to see if they can call the insurance company. The insurance company has already denied my appeal. They do not allow you to appeal the denial of the...
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    Re: Catch 22 I can't believe this

    My only appeal option at this point is to the state insurance board. I would have hire an attorney to represent me and pay all associated cost. I spoke to ask attorney who read the plan benefit book...
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    Catch 22 I can't believe this

    Sorry fort the typos. I'm on my phone and this site won't let me edit.

    My appeal was denied. The reason is because I lost 38 pounds in the last year. My surgeon requires all patients to lose 10%....
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    Re: Disheartened just need to let it out

    Thanks everyone. I am focusing on the good. Well I am trying to anyway.
    AZ I regret not choosing Mexico. I let myself get talked out of it.

    Ariggs glad to know I am not the only one.

    Joe, I...
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    Disheartened just need to let it out

    I found out my surgery was denied because the Insurance Coordinator with my Surgeon's office left out some of my vital records. Records that proved 3 out of the 5 criteria had been met. I am beyond...
  20. Re: Facial Cosmetic Procedures After WLS ...

    I have heard of people having plastics after only 6 months. Since they had already lost all their weight. I have heard of people waiting 12 plus months.

    I plan to do mine quickly. Once I reach my...
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    Re: Loss Of Objectivity

    Oddly enough, I don't think of myself as overweight. Like in my mind when I picture myself I am like I was before I gained weight. When I look in the mirror . Shock myself that I'm not that athlete...
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    Re: Small world

    Pangie apparently I have the option of selecting the exact same plan but with set co pays. Right now my co pays are on percentage scale. I can change during open enrollment next month so she is going...
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    Small world

    So I got denied by my insurance carrier. Not a big surprise. So I call to start the appeal process and they transfer me to the supervisor of the appeal department. She answers the phone "Girl, what...
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    Re: Waiting on approval :)

    Good luck!
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    Re: Bariatric surgeon touting vegan

    Lee I can't thank you enough for pointing me in his direction. If he was in network I would go to him lol
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