how long does the process take?

[rebelchelz 52]

^{I was already approved for the surgery from my insurance in April. I changed surgeons in May because I found one in my insurance network and still waiting. It can be a long tedious process. My Doctor office is the reason it is taking so long in my opinion but I keep telling myself everything happens for a reason.....}

^{Good luck & hopefully it will be a quicker process for you!!}

[ironpoorer 88]

I was a self payer (hiatal hernia discount) and from my first visit, followed by an ECG scope to confirm the hiatal hernia, sleep study, coronary MD clearance, nutritionist appt, pre-op diet...about 3 months total. Hat off to Dr. Frenzel and his team; easy process, easy operation, easy recovery and no adverse effects. Cast Iron sleeve!

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Hi I am also using Dr Frnzel but I am in Alabama. I should be submitted for surgery in October. It's seems like you were very pleased. Did you stay in hospital a couple of days? I'm nervous due to I will be out of town but they are making my appt's easy for psych and dietary. I'm having EGD study done here to check for hernia. I pray I'm approved for surgery. If you have a hiatal hernia what does it mean to have discounted surgery ?

Dr F charges $4500 for the sleeve if done in conjunction with the Hiatal repair- which they bill to insurance. You might think about having him do the egd; he is very thorough and will find hernias others may miss. I traveled from north Arkansas to his Texarkana office for my initial consult, then Dallas for the EGD, had my Nut consult over the phone, did sleep study and EKG locally then back to Dallas for surgery. Was in Plano Surgical 1 day, surgery on Monday, released on Tuesday. We stayed at a Fairfield suites about five minutes away had planned on staying three or four days but ended up leaving on Thursday. I felt fine and I drove all the way home stopping every hour for 10 minute walks.

http://www.mycompletetransformation.com/patient-resources/specials/

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[111 118]

I guess it depends on your insurance company or if your self pay. I'm self pay and I started the process on July 21st and I think I'll have my surgery in about 6-8 weeks. It's not scheduled yet.

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[Dknal2 1,066]

Oh, ok that's what it means with the hernia repair. I'm already scheduled here for egd and colonoscopy due to my h/ h is low. I'm [going thru my insurance so I'm going thru all the hoops.. I hope it goes well. I don't have 4500 to pay... If my insurance approves I only have to pay my deductible which is low. I just had second nut visit , had psych visit, cardiac clearance, just scheduled for egd n cool on sept 6 , next nut visit sept 19.....so I'm looking forward to a icy date ... How did dr frenzel do with your surgery? How much did you lose ?

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I was a self payer (hiatal hernia discount) and from my first visit, followed by an ECG scope to confirm the hiatal hernia, sleep study, coronary MD clearance, nutritionist appt, pre-op diet...about 3 months total. Hat off to Dr. Frenzel and his team; easy process, easy operation, easy recovery and no adverse effects. Cast Iron sleeve!

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Hi I am also using Dr Frnzel but I am in Alabama. I should be submitted for surgery in October. It's seems like you were very pleased. Did you stay in hospital a couple of days? I'm nervous due to I will be out of town but they are making my appt's easy for psych and dietary. I'm having EGD study done here to check for hernia. I pray I'm approved for surgery. If you have a hiatal hernia what does it mean to have discounted surgery ?

Dr F charges $4500 for the sleeve if done in conjunction with the Hiatal repair- which they bill to insurance. You might think about having him do the egd; he is very thorough and will find hernias others may miss. I traveled from north Arkansas to his Texarkana office for my initial consult, then Dallas for the EGD, had my Nut consult over the phone, did sleep study and EKG locally then back to Dallas for surgery. Was in Plano Surgical 1 day, surgery on Monday, released on Tuesday. We stayed at a Fairfield suites about five minutes away had planned on staying three or four days but ended up leaving on Thursday. I felt fine and I drove all the way home stopping every hour for 10 minute walks.

http://www.mycompletetransformation.com/patient-resources/specials/

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[ironpoorer 88]

I think he did a wonderful job; I can eat just about anything with out any problem, I had a two day recovery and was able to go back to work immediately. I have lost 114 pounds since December 28.

My insurance would only pay $4000 total for the bariatric surgery, so I went with the hiatal hernia discount. They only needed $1000 cash down and they let me pay monthly payments for the balance. They were very reasonable and easy to work with.

Where are you at in Alabama? I lived in Phoenix city and Irondale for many years.

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Edited August 20, 2016 by ironpoorer

[Dknal2 1,066]

Oh that's great!!!! I live in mobile , the sunny gulf coast... 114 lbs is awesome if my insurance dies t approve me n I find I have a hernia I will go that route as well n hope they let me make payments too

I think he did a wonderful job; I can eat just about anything with out any problem, I had a two day recovery and was able to go back to work immediately. I have lost 114 pounds since December 28.

My insurance would only pay $4000 total for the bariatric surgery, so I went with the hiatal hernia discount. They only needed $1000 cash down and they let me pay monthly payments for the balance. They were very reasonable and easy to work with.

Where are you at in Alabama? I lived in Phoenix city and Irondale for many years.

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