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Any sleevers in Utah?

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ShayLeigh    62

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I love this forum but would be great to have a buddy to do things with in Utah! I am in Provo area!

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rhw94123    115

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Hi, ShayLeigh--

I am in Southern Idaho (2.5 hrs north of SLC). I am approved for the sleeve at a nearby Center of Excellence, but their self-pay rate is high enough that I haven't committed to them at this point. I am self-pay and have decided to shop around and see if I can get comfortable with any of the out-of-market surgeons with way more competitive pricing. My BMI is 33 and (while I am not diagnosed with any comorbidities) I'm sure I could get myself diagnosed because I have many slightly-high BP, cholesterol and blood sugar results since I gained this weight over the last 4-6 years. I have three kids under 12 and feel so worried about my health all the time that I just want to PAY to get this tool and get things in line (rather than wait for possible/maybe/partial insurance coverage :)!).

Best wishes,

Annie

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ShayLeigh    62

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Hi' date=' ShayLeigh--

I am in Southern Idaho (2.5 hrs north of SLC). I am approved for the sleeve at a nearby Center of Excellence, but their self-pay rate is high enough that I haven't committed to them at this point. I am self-pay and have decided to shop around and see if I can get comfortable with any of the out-of-market surgeons with way more competitive pricing. My BMI is 33 and (while I am not diagnosed with any comorbidities) I'm sure I could get myself diagnosed because I have many slightly-high BP, cholesterol and blood sugar results since I gained this weight over the last 4-6 years. I have three kids under 12 and feel so worried about my health all the time that I just want to PAY to get this tool and get things in line (rather than wait for possible/maybe/partial insurance coverage <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />!).

Best wishes,

Annie [/quote']

hi Annie,

Thanks for reaching out! There are a lot of success stories on here from individuals who had surgery in Mexico. I woulda

So look at St Marks program in SLC. They were amazing! Hang in there I am sure something will work out!!

Shay

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Chaych    33

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I am, though not a sleever, I'm doing the rny instead but I figured there is good info here and support as well. In Utah county as well.

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ShayLeigh    62

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I am' date=' though not a sleever, I'm doing the rny instead but I figured there is good info here and support as well. In Utah county as well.[/quote']

Finally....someone in happy valley!! Have you had surgery?

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rhw94123    115

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Good to see/meet both of you on here, ShayLeigh & Chaych!

Chaych, where are you getting your RNY? I have honed in on a couple of Mexican surgeons and am trying to get in about October 17 or 18 myself. :)

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Chaych    33

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I am going to Dr. Elias Ortiz through A Lighter Me. A couple of ladies I work with used him and retire their coordinator, Ronda lives in Utah so I actually got to meet her and have a lunch date to get all my questions answered. Dr

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Chaych    33

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I am going to Dr. Elias Ortiz through A Lighter Me. A couple of ladies I work with used him and retire their coordinator, Ronda lives in Utah so I actually got to meet her and have a lunch date to get all my questions answered

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Chaych    33

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I am going to Dr. Elias Ortiz through A Lighter Me. A couple of ladies I work with used him and retire their coordinator, Ronda lives in Utah so I actually got to meet her and have a lunch date to get all my questions answered

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Scared@#@#less!    20

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Nice to meet you. I'm from Payson, Utah close to Provo. My sister and I had the Sleeve done in March of 2013. We went to Mexico for our surgery. Best decision Ever!

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ShayLeigh    62

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Nice to meet you. I'm from Payson' date=' Utah close to Provo. My sister and I had the Sleeve done in March of 2013. We went to Mexico for our surgery. Best decision Ever![/quote']

Welcome! I'm in Spanish fork!

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