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Im having out sept 9, don't know if I'm ready! Sent from my SM-N930P using the BariatricPal App

September 9th, and I'm scared! And happy!

Yes, thanks! I feel silly but never thought to do that Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

I worry about that as well, but dont currently experience reflux and hoping i wont after surgery. Look into a procedure called a nissen which also results in weight loss as a side effect of controlling reflux. It wont be as much weight loss as what a sleeve or rny would provide though. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Im nervous! Mine is scheduled for Friday September 9, but I'm not sure he does operations on Fridays -i dont want anyone else Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Hello I'm from Texas as well. Just starting the process, welcome! Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to say I'm having hiatal hernia repair, hopefully that works Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Austin Texas in ranges from 11000-16500 US the higher end is the single incision procedure. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone used Dr. Fass? He does an inverted gastric sleeve in Texas. Curious about him and his procedure and what recovery was like. TIA Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Yes, sorry, i meant for the actual sleeve (stomach). Im doing a couple of surgeons visits and the first surgeon mentioned he uses staples with self suturing sutures and tissue glue, i wasnt sure if this was something just his practice does or if it's standard. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

A few female docs with good reviews in Austin TX Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Is it common practice to use staples that also have self suturing sutures for the vsg. And tissue glue as well? Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

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. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

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. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

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? Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

We don't exactly have a great marriage (can ya tell?) after I had my twins dh turned into a real @@@hole, he's gotten better lately. Ours is an arranged marriage so we probably aren't as close as other married couples. I am planning on bringing it up to him to let him know I am going to do it and would like to have his support and help. We'll see how it goes, I have my evaluation tomorrow afternoon and we'll see what the doc says. And if, God forbid, something were to happen, he'd need to know the particulars. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App @@Marona that's a great idea! Thanks Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

@@jaxmom, your post has me in tears! You're absolutely 100% right. I feel like I focus and fight myself and my body so much that it takes away from the parts of my life that matter, like my kids. I've decided on doing the sleeve as well and have lined up my consult /evaluation tomorrow. Thank you for the words I needed to hear to keep moving forward with this journey. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Great to hear! Thank you, I'm actually in Pflugerville I'm nervous but excited and I haven't even met the doc yet, lol. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

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! Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

I think I'll be in may assuming finance comes through in Austin TX! Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all! Most of this is coming to terms with my body and finding my wls. I'm 235 on a good day with hbp and high A1C level. I'm in this for the long term and know that the sleeve would be my best option. I'm scared, anxious, nervous! And haven't told dh about my plans for wls, lets hope he's on board. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Thinking of you! Good luck! Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

I have my consult this Friday then could have my surgery scheduled 2-3weeks after (self pay). Best of luck to you on your surgery, I'd love to hear how you're doing and what recovery will be like on the other side of it. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like we're in the same boat! I have no idea what recovery will be like and am usually the one who does everything (hubs works a lot). And I usually pick my kids up from daycare as well. Trying to figure all this out without any added help from family or friends. Sent from my SM-G860P using the BariatricPal App