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Hi, has anyone has their sleeve done at NWWLS in Everett? I originally scheduled with them cause I was planning to self pay and they were cheaper than other places. Since my consultation on 12/21, we've been looking to see if insurance will cover it. Anyway, I haven't been having the best experience with them so far and was just wondering if anyone else had a good/bad experience? If insurance ends up covering it, I'm considering going somewhere else.

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I originally had my lapband at NWWLS with Dr Michaelson. I had a good experience, he even waived his fee when my band slipped and had to have an emergency removal. He is the only doctor that I ever dealt with. You should do whatever you feel is right for you. If you're not getting the warm fuzzies with them then go elsewhere.

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Thanks for the reply. Did you do a sleeve or anything once you had the band removed or just had it removed? If the former, did you go somewhere else for that?

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Oh, never mind. I just saw where you said he was the only doctor you've dealt with. I definitely didn't get a bad vibe from him. I just feel that the office is lacking a little in the "customer service" department. Well, appreciate the reply. We'll see where I send up once all of the hoop jumping is complete.

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