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? On Lap Band
by linybebe, Apr 14, 2008 12:18AM
I am am 5'7 at 260lb. and wanting to get the lap band done. I have done some research and have decided to go to Mexico (Monterrey) to get it done.I am a little worried about going to Mexico but it looks like it cost less. Does anyone have any info about surgery in Mexico.........
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Some insurance companies say that you have to do food journals, etc for a certain amount of time before they will pay for it.
This isnt a minor procedure - it's a major operation. Being in a place with nothing familiar (including the language) isn't a place you want to be if something were to go wrong. And besides, you will still need a surgeon for a follow up and a fill, etc and cant go back there everytime.
At 5'7" and 260 - you aren't THAT overweight. I hope you have tried your very hardest with diet/exercise already before considering the surgery. It is by no means an easy option and is just as much diet and exercise after as it is before...