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I just bought a liquid multi vitamin all natural and it literally tastes like a shot of fruity v8 juice. It is really good. Maybe try liquid I hated chewable
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How Long From Start To Surgery Date?
spadesmcloven replied to mikemeg316's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
3 weeks. Couldn't believe it. -
How Long From Start To Surgery Date?
spadesmcloven replied to mikemeg316's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
3 weeks. Couldn't believe it. -
Just Got Approved!
spadesmcloven replied to time4menow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I called the ins company. I only have to pay up to 2900. That is fabulous to me. I feel so great about it all. Congrats to you all as well. It is a Wonderful feeling.... -
Just Got Approved!
spadesmcloven replied to time4menow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow really??!! That is awesome -
Just Got Approved!
spadesmcloven replied to time4menow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went 3 weeks ago and got approved for a revision and sleeve just got a call today I was shocked. Just curiou how much do we still pay usually out of pocket?? -
I Have To Brag About My Dr. Garcia
spadesmcloven replied to momofthree's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Well I got an unexpected call today. It hasn't even been a months and my insurance has approved me for my revision to sleeve I am so excited. I am going to do mine here in Dallad but would recommend Garcia and Zapata to anyone. I'm excited to start my new chapter just like you all are. -
I Have To Brag About My Dr. Garcia
spadesmcloven replied to momofthree's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Wel last night I went to the ER thinking it was my gall bladder, but they said it is my band. Luckily my insurance will pay for the removal. I am suppose to get it out either Tuesday or Thursday thank goodness. I am more than ready. I guess after the healing time from that then I will try to schedule for sometime in may. I just hope Dr.Garcia will still do a sleeve for me since my bmi is already 30.2. I know they do the removal to sleeve with a low bmi but since it will already be out I'm thinking he will say no:( -
I Have To Brag About My Dr. Garcia
spadesmcloven replied to momofthree's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I haven't scheduled it yet because I have so much going on with my family. I was all set but on hold now. I feel confident about going to Mexico as well. I went to Dr. Zapata for my band and that was over five years ago. Haven't had a problem with it EVER. Just now poor restriction and belching past 6 months -
I Have To Brag About My Dr. Garcia
spadesmcloven replied to momofthree's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
How was your travel and stay? I am terrified to go across and into Mexico. My family keeps pulling up articles and such of the crime trying to scare me. I laugh it off but I am scared!! -
I am a 30.2 bmi as well no co morbilities. My ins will cover the removal but I still have to pay 11850 for the sleeve. Removal and sleeve by Dr. Garcia is 5500. Sign me up lol
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Good luck!! Where are you having your surgery and who is doing it? I'm sure you are stoked!
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Wish I had known aBout the sleeve years ago. I have had the band for 5 years. It's been great just no restriction anymore
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Not rude at all. The doc that did my band is now 9000 for the sleeve. I am going to an associate of his for 5500. They both are HIGHLY recommended. Took me months to decide to go back. I feel comfortable with it. I'm nervous because it Is a revision but I feel safe. Make sense lol??!!
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I was banded in mexico and am going back for my sleeve. I recommend mexico all the way!!
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Financing In Mexico
spadesmcloven replied to southerngirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Thank you me too! Keep me updated and I will do the same. I research daily so I will let you know anything that may come up. Good luck to you!! -
Financing In Mexico
spadesmcloven replied to southerngirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I have been dealing with Alma too. I am thinking maybe sometime in March. I am ready to do it today. I will figure out what day sometime this week. I just pray my revision Is an easy one. -
Financing In Mexico
spadesmcloven replied to southerngirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My husband is too busy with work to go so I may just go by myself as well. Besides from what I hav read people tend to be pretty sleepy and it wouldn't be any fun to make someone sit around lol. I am coming from Texas. How about you? I feel 100% confident in Garcia especially if ready4achange is affiliated with him. I'm not really worried about safety issues. How about you? -
Financing In Mexico
spadesmcloven replied to southerngirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
How did you come across Dr. Garcia if you don't mind me asking. I had the band done with Dr. Zapata and loved him, but the price is great with Garcia an they are affiliated so I feel so comfortable with my choice. -
Financing In Mexico
spadesmcloven replied to southerngirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I have not but I too am really looking into Dr. Garcia. Little nervous but excited. Are you having just the sleeve or a revision. -
Has anyone out there had a lapband that you changed over to a sleeve?? If so what was your starting weight before getting the sleeve and how was the recovery? Notice any difference restriction wise?
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My insurance only required a Psych Eval and attendance to a nutrition class.... Anyone else have to do just this as well? I am having my band removed and trying to get the sleeve covered.