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Yes I used Dr. Umbach and he and his entire team are fantastic. Michelle the Nutritionist is an amazing resource who is easy to communicate with via email or phone...always there for me with any questions I have...even months after surgery.

The entire experience there was easy and they make you feel comfortable the whole time. I was a cash patient, so I didn't have to deal with insurance requirements, and was able to use their state-of-the-art, brand new surgical center instead of dealing with a hospital. Went in at 7 am to prep (was first surgery of that day) and was on my home by noon. I've lost over 100 pounds so far and I am feeling great.

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I was sleeved by Dr. Umbach on 8/30/16. Can't say enough good things about the entire team. I live in Las Vegas and my insurance required me to use North Vista and stay one night. I had a very good experience there as well. I've also had a few appointments with Dr. Apell and he is also great.

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.

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Dr Umbach was also my surgeon. My experience was awesome! His team was great to work with. I was self pay so I didn't have any insurance requirements. My recovery was so smooth that I was walking around the Hoover dam two days after my surgery.

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I'm getting sleeved nov.1st 2016

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How was your surgery? I will be having mine with Dr Apel Dec 16th.

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I was sleeve on Nov 1 2016 everthing went well except I woke up brushed in one of my ste the day area other then that I'm ok of yeah and the mixed cna at North vista was rude she told me stop worrying and asking questions huh????

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I was sleeve on Nov 1 2016 everthing went well except I woke up brushed in one of my steched area other then that I'm ok o yeah and the mixed lady-cna at North vista was rude, she told me stop worrying and asking questions huh I can ask what I want it paid in full and it my life lady not yours how rude????

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I was sleeve on Nov 1 2016 everthing went well except I woke up brushed in one of my steched area other then that I'm ok o yeah and the mixed lady-cna at North vista was rude, she told me stop worrying and asking questions huh I can ask what I want it paid in full and its my life lady not yours, how rude????

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That is wonderful to know it went well. I will be having it at the surgical center. I wish I could of had it done this month, but I won't have the money or the PTO until Dec. Well, you take it easy and please keep us updated.

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I'm getting sleeved nov.1st 2016

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How was your surgery? I will be having mine with Dr Apel Dec 16th.

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Dr. Tom was my surgeon, but to my understanding dr.apell is great to and he is caring him and I have talked several times

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I'm getting sleeved nov.1st 2016

Sent from my SM-G930T1 using the BariatricPal App

How was your surgery? I will be having mine with Dr Apel Dec 16th.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Tom was my surgeon, but to my understanding dr.apell is great to and he is caring him and I have talked several times
Do you still have your post op directions? My sister left mine and I am having trouble keeping my pain med down

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be very careful I just caught his office lying about billing my insurance when in fact they never even filed a claim and now it is being reported to medicare as QMB patient that is fraud.

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