I am considering gastric sleeve and am trying to evaluate costs between having it done in the U.S. through insurance and going to Mexico and paying cash.
My insurance requires me to pay $5000 plus my deductible and then 20% so I'm looking at right around $10,000. I've seen prices between $4,000-$5,000 for the procedure in Mexico. I'm assuming that's just the surgery and I would also need to budget for a passport and travel expenses. Is that correct?
Can anyone who has had the procedure done in Mexico tell me how much it cost you for everything and which doctor you used? I'm a teacher and my deductible year resets September 1 so I'm on a time-crunch to make a decision. If I'm going to do it in the U.S. I need to do it before then. I'm meeting with a surgeon 7/6 but the visit is $300 so ideally, I would like to make the decision before then so I don't waste the money if I decide on Mexico.
Anything you can tell me that will help me make a more informed decision is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Cheryl
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