piccollo 2 Posted June 27, 2011 Hi, i'm new to this forum, and I wanted to say hi to all of you and I really enjoy reading about your lives with gastric sleeve. my surgery with Dr.Alvarez is on the 15th of August 2011 and i'm nervous and excited at the same time. Genny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wondering1 103 Posted June 27, 2011 Hi Genny, Congratulations on your choice and your upcoming surgery date. Mine is scheduled for August 9th. I'm curious, do you already have insurance approval? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted June 27, 2011 Congratulations on getting your surgery date! It will be here before you know it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishes 125 Posted June 27, 2011 Congrats! The days seem to be flying by now. I hope it is here before you know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted June 27, 2011 Hi Genny, Welcome to VST! Congratulations on getting your date, I am so excited for you! This is an awesome decision that will change your health and life for the better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just-A-Gem 86 Posted June 27, 2011 Hi Genny, Congratulations on your choice and your upcoming surgery date. Mine is scheduled for August 9th. I'm curious, do you already have insurance approval? I think because she is going to Dr. Alvarez she is self-pay. Insurance generally doesn't cover out of country surgery. Conrats! You are well on your way and being sleeved 18 days before me. I look forward to hearing more of your story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piccollo 2 Posted June 27, 2011 Thanks everyone for your support:) and I am self-pay. Genny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MimiMermaid 13 Posted June 29, 2011 HI! Can you tell me how much you will be paying out of pocket with Dr. Alvarez and also, how long did it take for you to get a date set with Dr. Alvarez? What did you have to do in order to get your surgury date? Thanks so much for any info you can provide on how surgery with Dr. Alvarez works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piccollo 2 Posted June 29, 2011 Hi, you can look for yourself, his website is endobariatric.com hes charges 8,900$ they want 1,000$ deposit. Susan is the woman at the front desk she will explain everything.It didn't take long I called 2 weeks ago and they gave me a date in August. Best wishes Genny:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites