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I am trying to decide on having the sleeve surgery in the Plano or Dallas area. I have BCBS federal insurance. I would love any suggestions regarding the best doctor in this area and what are the requirements before the surgery. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Im getting sleeved Aug 15th ith Dr David Kim in Colleyville. The staff there is great and I wasnt put thru any hoops at all. I am on BCBS of California and I just had to take 1 dieting class, meet with a shrink for about 15 minutes, and have 2 qualifying issues( i've got diabetes and high blood pressure. Then they deemed me medically neccessary. I also have a bmi of like 60. It was really easy to do. I paid 500(doctors fee) then 500 deductible for the insurance and then I have like 2800 left to pay in installments with the hospital. I am on like a 3 week liquid diet but thats about it.

I am trying to decide on having the sleeve surgery in the Plano or Dallas area. I have BCBS federal insurance. I would love any suggestions regarding the best doctor in this area and what are the requirements before the surgery. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Dr. Nick Nicholson at Baylor in Plano is the very best there is. One of the lowest complication rates in the country, young and personable and all around a good person. He has done well over 2000 sleeves. I recommend him so very highly. His pre-op diet is five Protein Shakes a day plus one small meal - much easier than some. As far as "hoops", they will depend purely on your own health situation.

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I agree, Dr. Nick Nicholson and his office staff are great. Very easy to deal with and you can call or email them anytime with questions. Baylor Plano really has it together with weight loss surgery patients. I highly recommend Dr. Nick in Plano.

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Thanks so much for the replies. I actually have a coworker that used Dr. Nicholson and loves him. So, I made the initial appointment. I am excited!!

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