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Any Fresno, Ca Sleevers?

BoBann

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BoBann    42

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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.

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BoBann    42

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Me! But I was with ALSA

Awesome. When did you have your surgery?

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BoBann    42

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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.

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startingmyjourney    2

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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.

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BoBann    42

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

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Laura Hays Marquez    0

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

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divagirl78    41

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

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BoBann    42

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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?

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divagirl78    41

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

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itsmelee    2

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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.

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BoBann    42

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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.

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itsmelee    2

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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

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BoBann    42

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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.

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