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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!

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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.

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I went to TJ from Scottsdale with ALM and Dr. Elias Ortiz. Could not have had a better experience!

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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!

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I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me.

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I'm in Miami and I have my surgery August 20. My doctor is Dr, Gomez.

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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

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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

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@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.

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@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

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Hi! I'm trying to find a center to get a revision surgery (Lapband to Sleeve) any recommendations? Thanks!

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I used Dr Swain at Scottsdale Healthcare, now HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea (?) -- not for a revision, but for gastric bypass - he was terrific for me --

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Dr. Swain has a great reputation. Dr. Blackstone did my sleeve and not one complication. Make sure you have an excellent surgeon.

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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.

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