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This is crazy I have molina apple health. And I tried to get information on this year's ago and they said they don't cover baratric surgery period. My bmi is over 40 and I don't have any other health issues can one of you inbox me some contact information from molina? How do I find out who my case manage is?

Let's see, starting weight 240, sleeve on 12/26/12. I'd say I dropped to 183. Revision to bypass 8/14/14 starting weight around 183. No reflux after revision. So here is the doozy, I got pregnant and had twins oct 2015. As of July 2016 I was 166. However, as of today I am back to 183 (my body is obviously comfortable here), even though I am not! I noticed weight gain from July until December (166-181). I had an upper GI done and my stoma is stretched. My pouch is fine, not stretched at all. So my stoma is rounded now which allows good to pass through too fast, so much so that I'm allllllways hungry. So now I am in the insurance stage for approval for a revision. At which time if approved my doc wouldn't either redo my bypass or staple the stoma so it doesn't gather food and push it through quickly.
Revision was easier than sleeve, mainly bc I knew what to expect and the pain meds I had the first time didn't help so I knew what they needed to give me from the start of recovery. My sleeve I was supposed to do one night but bc of pain I did two. My revision was two nights bc it was a revision and they needed to see how my body would react. My second revision would be one night stay. The issue I am having now with my stoma is rare, don't let it scare u. Oh and days off of work, sleeve I did two weeks but it was over xmas vaca so I had the time and just took it. Revision I think 4-5 days and mainly bc of being tired not bc of pain. Please ask me anything else!!!
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You look great! Congrats on your weight loss

I had a gastric sleeve done in May 16 my insurance wouldn't pay for it so I had to pay for mine out-of-pocket also I did a lot of research and I ended up going down to Mexico and had a wonderful experience. You need to do your research but there are several good places safe and reputable that you can go. I went to the Mexico bariatric center with dr. Cabrera and Doctor Venezuela. I have since lost a hundred and thirty-two pounds and have not had a single complication and neither have any of the eight women I went down with.
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I had mini gastric bypass surgery through BariatricPal TeamMX and Dr. Illan. I stayed in the hospital three days at Oasis Hospital of Hope. So three days and nights in the hospital. Then you go to Pueblo Amigo Hotel and Casino for 3 days and 3 nights. I agree completely with MissAimee. The valets are wonderful. The doctors and nurses are great and attentive. I was in the best hands. My HW was 298; my SW was 247; my CW is 227.6 lbs. And yes they speak good English.
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Check out dr Amit Taggar at Bariatrix Fl! I found him on line. I've had a Skype consult, scheduled my surgery, they faxed my orders for bloodwork & xrays. My surgery is $7800!!!! It covers paperwork, consult, surgery, 2 nights in the hospital and post surgical visit. I'm paying cash for my blood, xray, psych clearance and 2 nights hotel. So far it looks yup be under $10,000 complete!
50 year old me!!

Contact Jessica Copher (Dr Lynch's Nurse) 606-356-4814. Tell them Shawna Sargent referred you
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Dr James Lynch, Morehead KY. He charges $7800.00. He did mine 6 days ago, no problems. I returned to work today
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Dr. Veninga in Dallas, Texas is around $10,500 and so is Dr. James Davidson. Dr. Davidson is a very highly recommended surgeon in the area.

Has anyone selfpayed for gastric bypass in the states if so can you recommend a good doctor that won't break my bank?
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I had mine many years ago at INT hospital with Dr. Frayre. I had such a pleasant experience. Since the pick up at the airport, the hotel stay, the hospital staff, the doctor was fantastic and such a personal care. I´m really happy with my results!