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Hey Yall. Has anyone had or is going to have weight loss surgery in the Wichita Falls, TX area?

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Yes I did. I had Dr Kenneth Warnock of Bariatrics of Texas.

Everything went well...no problems...great doctor, great hospital, and great hospital staff.

I had my op on 29th Jan and only need to lose another 16lbs and I'm at my doctors recommended target.

Who are you considering?

Xx

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Yes I did. I had Dr Kenneth Warnock of Bariatrics of Texas.

Everything went well...no problems...great doctor, great hospital, and great hospital staff.

I had my op on 29th Jan and only need to lose another 16lbs and I'm at my doctors recommended target.

Who are you considering?

Xx

Hi @Snowdaisy.

I'm looking at Dr. Finnel over at United Regional Specialty clinic on 9th street. I'd like to have a dr/practice that would be helpful with the insurance requirements (ie: the three month weight management program, nutritional eval by a dietitian, etc)

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Hi @@rossigrl84

I believe he has a good reputation. The nurses at the hospital speak very highly of him.

Both he and my surgeon use United Regional Hospital, which I cannot fault at all.

My surgeon uses open technique and Dr Finnel uses the laparoscopic technique. I guess you have the advantage that Dr Finnel is based at the hospital.

The reason I stayed with my surgeon was based on his experience and of course the recommendations of some of his patients here.

All my visits were free of charge for three months after surgery. They are always a phone call away if you need advice.

I guess the bottom line is who you gel with when you meet with them.

Good luck....hope all goes well....keep in touch.

Xx

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@@SnowDaisy

Thank you for the reply and info. I have a friend who is using Dr Finnel, but carries different insurance. She actually only had one thing to do and that was just the surgeon wanting her to. She has BCBS and is scheduled for surgery in June. I have Cigna and criteria to meet, but want my consult appt set up. I'd like to get the ball rolling. Can I ask how long you had to stay in the hospital post-op from having the open surgery? I'm not trying to be nosy. I just have a special needs son and want to be very very very prepared.

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No problem...you ask whatever you want.

Well it was supposed to be 2 nights at the hospital and 2 nights at the Rathberger Hotel (that's for those that do not live locally). But my potassium levels were low so my surgeon wouldn't let me go home until it was better. So I was in the hospital for 5 nights.

So, I think for most people it's a two night stay in hospital unless there is a complication.

Xx

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