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I was referred to a long standing bariatric doctor. I found out that he does not believe in revision sugery despite the research (2019).

I am now in the process of finding a new doctor with approval for the procedure.

I am excited and scared as heck. I will never give up! So, here we start again!

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On 07/09/2021 at 16:41, SeattleLady said:

I was referred to a long standing bariatric doctor. I found out that he does not believe in revision sugery despite the research (2019).

I am now in the process of finding a new doctor with approval for the procedure.

I am excited and scared as heck. I will never give up! So, here we start again!

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Hi @SeattleLady-I had my surgery done by Dr. Sara Martin del Campo at Swedish. She was really great, I’d recommend her for sure.

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On 07/09/2021 at 16:49, SeattleLady said:

Thank you so much! However, I am only covered in the United States really Texas. I had to go to court to get this far. I'm believing that there is a doctor within the mandated community!

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Ah, I assumed by your name that you are in Seattle. Swedish is a hospital there :)

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@SeattleLady Where in Texas are you? We have several here in the DFW area.

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[mention=327655]SeattleLady[/mention] Where in Texas are you? We have several here in the DFW area.

I found one in Houston. I'm waiting for approval and the next step in this process. It will take the full three month progam at least. Now, there is now a real chance for me to get this done! This is still a bit of a fight. Not sure why living in the state and working to pay for insurance? I have to fight for this life saving procedure (which is crazy)! Its big business and not good practices for patients.

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@seattlelady
Hey girl!! Fellow H-town girl here! I had mine done here too. Amazing surgeon. His name is Dr. Khoi Du. PM me if you want to talk. 😊

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