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NEW Program quoted me $18K for the Sleeve using the Spider method. I am shopping around to see who else offers it in the LA area and for what price.

I know the NEW Program used to do it for $14,875 so I'm looking for a price like that, why not save $3100...

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Dear GDC - my future fellow sleever;

Now is not the time for coupons. So, for $3100 savings you want a less experienced surgeon on a new tool?

Go to the spiders manufacturers web site and they talk about Dr. Quebbemann being the FIRST (therefore more experienced) surgeon in US to use the spider. http://news.spidersu...urgical-system/ SPIDER method is just about a year old now, so not many even know about what a SPIDER VSG surgery. For those of you reading, it is the scarless VSG surgery where one small opening is made in your belly button. Watch the Dr's TV show to see instrument...type in SPIDER, show was in November 2010.

I paid the money, met my personal weight loss goal in less than 6 months (10 lbs less than sugeons) because I followed their proven methods which differ from others surgeons in the area. You will get your moneys worth and more! If you want to pay less, I can name a few other surgeons but not any doing spider, as I researched a long time before my choice. Note: Most sugeons have a higher complication rate, lower success rate and offer less or no support which was a big consideration for me. Dr. Q is worth the dollars in my opinion.

You are more than welcome to send me a private message. Good luck on whomever your choose! No regrets, I love my sleeve.

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