mtraverse 327 Posted August 7, 2015 I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread before! I am from Glendale. I had my surgery on May26th with Dr. Graf at Banner Estrella! Been feeling really good lately!!! I am down 31lbs from surgery and 40lbs from pre-op diet!!! Glad to see Everyone on a thread!! Anyone else used banner for surgery? Or even Dr. Graf?? Loved him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmw1982 59 Posted August 8, 2015 I'm in Phoenix and have seen Dr Graf at Banner. So I'm just starting the medically supervised diet required by my insurance. However, I'm also seriously considering doing self pay in Tijuana. After calculating the copays and deductibles, Mexico will still be slightly more expensive but without jumping through all the hoops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shustar 395 Posted August 8, 2015 I went to TJ from Scottsdale with ALM and Dr. Elias Ortiz. Could not have had a better experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mataz78 36 Posted August 8, 2015 I went to St . Luke's. Staff are great. Dr Juarez was my surgeon. Great surgeon. I'm 2 1/2 weeks out. Dr Juarez did mine too. Great surgeon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xrayyoung22 16 Posted August 8, 2015 I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rose4 Life 19 Posted August 8, 2015 I'm in Miami and I have my surgery August 20. My doctor is Dr, Gomez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mataz78 36 Posted August 9, 2015 I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me. 7/21 that's awesome! How much have you lost? For me pre liquid diet 285 SW 271 CW 263 I feel like I've been a little bit of a,slow loser but overall still happy worth my decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xrayyoung22 16 Posted August 9, 2015 I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me.7/21 that's awesome! How much have you lost? For me pre liquid diet 285 SW 271 CW 263 I feel like I've been a little bit of a,slow loser but overall still happy worth my decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xrayyoung22 16 Posted August 9, 2015 @mataz78: I've done pretty well. Highest weight: 278, sleeved weight 262, current weight: 246. But I still can't tell any difference in myself which is a little frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtraverse 327 Posted August 9, 2015 @mataz78: I've done pretty well. Highest weight: 278, sleeved weight 262, current weight: 246. But I still can't tell any difference in myself which is a little frustrating.It will happen all of a sudden, trust me! Your clothes will fit one day and then the next they are too big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lolarose13 147 Posted March 13, 2016 Hi! I'm trying to find a center to get a revision surgery (Lapband to Sleeve) any recommendations? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
della street 213 Posted March 13, 2016 I used Dr Swain at Scottsdale Healthcare, now HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea (?) -- not for a revision, but for gastric bypass - he was terrific for me -- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BestDayEver 418 Posted March 14, 2016 Dr. Swain has a great reputation. Dr. Blackstone did my sleeve and not one complication. Make sure you have an excellent surgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
love4life 9 Posted April 13, 2016 Tucson sleever here. Surgery date is April 20 with Dr. Lavato. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple85 7 Posted April 13, 2016 I'm in Tucson and have started the process to get approved through BCBS Federal. I'm seeing Dr. Monash. I will hopefully jump through all the hoops for approval in July 2016. Sent from my iPhone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites