Another newbie here, ready to be a LOOSER!!

[drake1219 0]

Hi all......I am new here and very impatiently awaiting my upcoming sleep study on Tuesday and then a hopeful approval for my VSG!!!! Anyone else out there w/ Dr. Patel out of Austin Tx?

[SParkle 4]

HI and welcome.

Good luck with your sleep study... let us know how you get on with it

Kathy

[goodlife 3]

Welcome and I hope the process is a quick one for you. Waiting pre-op is one of the hardest parts!

[escapesunshine 0]

Welcome and good luck with the sleep study.

[drake1219 0]

Ok on to the second part of my sleep study, this time going tofit me with the CPAP!!! Waiting is the hardest part so far....Will keep everyone posted...

[texaschick 0]

Good luck with the study. I originally started this process last fall with nilesh patel in san Antonio, but did not have a great experience with his office. Currently scheduled with dr. JJ Gonzalez in SA on June 8th. Can't wait to get there, but I am starting to get nervous.

[drake1219 0]

texaschick: what type of experiences did you have and not care for w/ Dr. Patels office...I have not been to his office in San Antonio, saw him in Austin...besides lasting all day the staff was great there. any input would be greatly appreciated!!

[texaschick 0]

Nothing in particular....I went for the seminar, did all the testing, told dr patel I wanted vsg, not lap band etc. Did the nut visit, psyc eval and all the paperwork. Told them that day I was self pay. He seemed to be leaning more towards the band, (which my insurance covers) and told be I could save the money and use it for my plastics afterwards. Didn't hear from his office for a while and when they did call me it was to say "great news! Your insurance covers the band!". So I kind of felt they didn't listen to ME. I liked dr patel, althoughi never got to the part where I ask him my "20 question". Not sure what his stats are for the sleeve.