Anyone from Fresno? I am looking I to using Dr Swarts or Dr Felix from Advanced Bariatrics. Would love to talk to someone and share stories with someone local.

Me! But I was with ALSA

Me! But I was with ALSA

Awesome. When did you have your surgery?

March 15. I'm down 32 lbs. started at 288

That's awesome. I just got my date May 24th. How tall are you and where are you at now? I'm 5'2" 213 and would love to be 130. My surgeon will be Dr. Felix with advanced Bariatrics.

I started at 5'4, 288, march 15 wearing a snug size 24. Last Thursday I was at 246.5lbs. Like -41.5 lbs and down to a loose size 20!! Congrats on your date.

Wow that's awesome. I can't wait to see some changes. Keep me updated on your progress.

I used Dr Alvarez at Kaiser and had my surgery on 5/22

I am in Fresno also. Dr Juarez is my dr.

I am in Fresno also. Dr Juarez is my dr. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Great Divagirl! Have you had surgery or scheduled for surgery?

Just got home today...was sleeved on Halloween.

I am in Fresno I haven't had it done but I to am going to go eith Dr Felix.....how was he....I'm waiting on insurance and it is making me nervous.

I am in Fresno I haven't had it done but I to am going to go eith Dr Felix.....how was he....I'm waiting on insurance and it is making me nervous.

Felix is good. I have no complaints. Let me know what you think. Don't be nervous. Felix's office pretty much make sure you get approved.

i got approved this afternoon but i didnt know about the 950$ im bummed my insurance is 100% why do i have to pay that

i got approved this afternoon but i didnt know about the 950 im bummed my insurance is 100% why do i have to pay that

That does kinda suck. I think it's a bunch of crap. They call it a program fee to cover the nutritionist and stuff. I thought it was suppose to cover the psychologist too from my understanding but I had to pay for that too.

well i went to the nutrisionist at my primary care as well as the psych on my own, im gonna see if he will wave it......they didnt do anything for my in office except the consult so maybe they will.......or my insurance said i can find a new surgon.......i am not pleased at thispoint im thinking of calling around to different surgons