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I am new to this site and I have had my first consultation with Dr. Piotrowski and I was NOT impressed. Not to mention I am discouraged by the 6 month program. Is there anyone else out there that feels the same way and has any solutions to not having to wait without traveling to another country or a long distant state??? Any doctors in the valley???

Thanks! :confused2:

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I am new to this site and I have had my first consultation with Dr. Piotrowski and I was NOT impressed. Not to mention I am discouraged by the 6 month program. Is there anyone else out there that feels the same way and has any solutions to not having to wait without traveling to another country or a long distant state??? Any doctors in the valley???

Thanks! :confused2:

i live in va and there a a few different dr's offices and practices that do the weight loss surgery. you should look around and find another practice. my program only takes about 3 months depending on your medical conditions. do an online search too! good luck!!

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It all depends on your insurance. Call the 1-800 number on the back of your insurance card and ask if procedure 43770 is covered and then ask them to mail you a copy of requirements for coverage. It will spell it all out there. If your insurance requires the six month diet, there's no way around it other than to pay out of pocket.

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