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Hello Everyone,

Im in Las Vegas, and starting my WLS journey. I met with my dietian today, and have 4 months of dieting before I can get an approval. I met with Dr. Atkins, has anyeone been sleeved by him?

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I live in the Vegas area (Henderson) but went to Dr Aceves in Mexicali for my surgery. I'm a self-pay so to go to a surgeon who has done more than 1500 sleeves for 1/3 the price was a no-brainer for me. It was an excellent experience.

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I'm also from Las Vegas (SW) here and using Dr. Umbach. I have really enjoyed working with him and I agree Mindy is great!

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Hi all! I'm still pre-op, but going to Dr. Macintyre. I love him.... I work with him... have seen him in action... and he's a great surgeon. Done with my psych eval. First support group meeting is Wednesday. I'm excited!!

~Amanda

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Hey all..

I'm scheduled for sleeve Aug 4 with Dr. Macintyre.

Im in the north west area myself.. !

glad to be part of the group here' date=' (new member) and look forward to

commiserating with each of you.. :)[/quote']

I live in the Northwest and am having the surgery with Dr. Macintyre, too!! How are you doing now??

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I also had my surgery by Dr Umbach on March 8, 2013. I live overseas so I don't have any contact with the office except via email. I thought Dr Umbach was a great surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone. Actually, I have a few of my friends are having surgery with him soon.

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Las vegas here, Half way into my 3 months required ins. Dr Macintyre is my surgeon. So far he his awesome with a great team. Looking forward to hopefully having a Dec date

How is everyone who had him doing? I noticed all these posts are from last year

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Yey - Vegas sleevers!!!! I was sleeve Nov 14, 2014 by Dr Thomas Umbach! Any others in Las Vegas or Henderson that had sleeve done 2014

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Alyssa. I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Atkinson 12-20-13. Do you all attend any support groups?

Thanks!

VSGALYSSA

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