Hello There,

I was sleeved a couple of days ago July 29th 2009... So far I am doing good. I am a bit tired and my stomach is very tender. I'm not sure if thats normal. My doctor had to do a couple of other incisions due to a massive HERNIA (sounds gross!) I dont know if I am drinking enough fluids. My back is hurting along with my left shoulder. I'm hoping that this all goes away soon so that I can get back to life. :thumbup:

Edited August 3, 200917 yr by Paloma
just because

Dr. Pitchford was great.....as was his staff. I would in a heart be go back to him if my ins would cover the sleeve. When I had the band put on 5 yrs ago I was working someplace else and that ins covered the whole thing. I lost about 150 lbs on the band. I have gained back 30 lbs and I am not happy. So I am going to have the sleeve done in Mexico it is my only choice. They want to do it before I gain the weight all back. I am very sad that Dr. P can not do the surgery but the cost in the states is just unreal.

Just got back from my app't with Dr. Pitchford. I thought if a band failed that an insurance co would pay for the sleeve. I have good ins. thru the marshfield clinic it is security Health as I work there. I started out to be a RNY but tooooooooo many adhesions. So it was converted to a band. So I really lucked out because that is what I reallllllllllllllllllllllllllly wanted. I have not had a lick of trouble. He was happy with my progress even tho 1 week out I have not really lost that much. How long ago were you banded?

Welcome Paloma,

I hope that you feel better soon. Where did you have your surgery? Texas? Judy

Hi Judy,

I had my sleeve done at Innova with Dr JJ Gonzalez.

I wish you all the luck in the world. What is the difference between the states and mexico for price> How long will you stay there (on the beach)

I wish you all the luck in the world. What is the difference between the states and mexico for price> How long will you stay there (on the beach)

In Las Vegas the surgeon fee is about $20,000; plus you have all your pre-op tests, the hospital and the anesthesiologist. In Mexicali I paid $9500 and that included absolutely everything - all pre-op tests, one night in a lovely resort, surgery, anesthesiologist, medication, 3 nights in the hospital and my surgeon has performed well over 600 sleeves with no leaks and is FACS - he is, in my opinion, one of the best surgeons and definitely the most compassionate doctor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.