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twins2016    26

twins2016
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I'm hoping to be sleeved towards the end of May (bday is May 13, I'll be 41!) in Austin. I have my evaluation this Friday at Dr. Ganta office. Was hoping to find fellow Austinite (& surrounding areas) sleevers!

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kimby1029    119

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Hey there! I am in Round Rock, north of Austin. I do go to the support group each month and Ganta is a great doc!

Best of luck to you!

Kim

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BJames42613    41

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I'm hoping to be sleeved towards the end of May (bday is May 13, I'll be 41!) in Austin. I have my evaluation this Friday at Dr. Ganta office. Was hoping to find fellow Austinite (& surrounding areas) sleevers!

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I was just sleeved on April 26th... I'm north of Austin. My doctor is Dr. Acheson from Southwest Bariatric Surgeons. He was absolutely amazing. 2 days after surgery I found myself crying and asking what I had done to myself... day 3 I woke up and felt amazing. Once the gas pressure passes you'll feel so much better. Gross to say - but fart and you'll feel better.

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twins2016    26

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Yay! Thank you, omg, I'm so nervous! I had an appt scheduled with Dr Acheson for a balloon but opted for a sleeve with Dr ganta. I'm self pay so trying to find what I want for what I can afford. I haven't contacted southwest bariatric yet for sleeve, maybe I should?

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BJames42613    41

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Yay! Thank you, omg, I'm so nervous! I had an appt scheduled with Dr Acheson for a balloon but opted for a sleeve with Dr ganta. I'm self pay so trying to find what I want for what I can afford. I haven't contacted southwest bariatric yet for sleeve, maybe I should?

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Southwest is a group of doctors, and you can choose who you want to work with. I was referred to Acheson to have my gallbladder removed, and once I met with him I was 100% sold that he needed to do my surgery. I've read some other patient's pre-op requirements from their doctor, and I would have in no way been ready for mine without Acheson. The psych eval, the dietician, and exercise physiologist all set me up for success and his staff is amazing. I was approved for my surgery less than 24 hours after my patient advocate submitted my request. I know that money is important, but when it comes to something like this idea take quality over money. I don't know Dr. Ganta, but I know Acheson is amazing.

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cowboys4life    226

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Leander Texas here

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

I was self pay with dr Basa at cedar park surgeons

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

Great dr and awesome service

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

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Kittymappus    26

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Thank you! Think I'll contact them, Dr Ganta quoted 13500 for vsg and if I have a hiatal hernia it'll also be oop for me since he doesn't deal with insurance.

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I'm not sure who told you he doesn't deal with insurance.... He's my surgeon for a sleeve on May 10 and he takes all kinds of insurance. I personally am private pay but I know several of his patients going the insurance route.

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twins2016    26

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It was in the paperwork I was given today during my consult (&the dietitian also said that I would be charged the cost of the hernia repair if Dr G sees one during the surgery). My insurance doesn't cover wls, so they didn't even ask for my insurance info today. I did meet with him and thought he was great, very knowledgeable, confident, and funny.

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marchmellow    36

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Leander Texas here

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

I was self pay with dr Basa at cedar park surgeons

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

Great dr and awesome service

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

That's my doctor as well! How did she do?

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