This Is Why I Trust The Sleeve (Long Story)

[DesertRat 32]

Thanks for posting this. It is definitely a confidence booster.

[Sara Kelly Keenan LC 350]

Thank you all so very much for sharing your stories!

The Sleeve was a surprise for me only a month ago. I'd heard about it. Have friends who've revised to it but didn't have a lot knowledge of it. Only knew my band needed to come out and this is what my surgeon was offering me.

I'm a few days out from my removal/revision surgery now and actually excited about the possibilities of my WL again. I'd lost that after my 1st year w/the band. The last 3 years have been a struggle. I had given up and just hoped to NOT gain, let alone lose anything.

These stories help. THANK YOU!

Dear MamaM,

I see your doc is in Fresno. What was the cost of your revision? I just assumed I had to go back to Tijuana to get a good price. I'd love to only have to drive from the Bay Area to Frenso!

Thank you in advance for sharing your costs.

Sara

[NisaletOAM 48]

Ur welcome sometimes I need a booster and this is mine

[MamaM 72]

Dear MamaM,

I see your doc is in Fresno. What was the cost of your revision? I just assumed I had to go back to Tijuana to get a good price. I'd love to only have to drive from the Bay Area to Frenso!

Thank you in advance for sharing your costs.

Sara

I have Kaiser insurance and it was all taken care of thru there. There are probably surgical centers in Fresno that do sleeves, I just don't know who or anything about them. Sorry, I'm not much help.

[Sara Kelly Keenan LC 350]

Thanks anyway. I don't have Kaiser.

[BoBann 42]

Thanks anyway. I don't have Kaiser. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Sara,

I see you were inquiring about a surgeon. I am not Kaiser. I used Dr Felix. He is very good and people travel from all over for him. He has a wonderful reputation and I am very please. He is in practice with Dr.Swartz at Advanced Bariactric Centers. He uses Clovis Community Hospital which is a centers of excellence and also known for their Bariactric programs. Hope this helps.

[cmw10000 35]

Thank you for posting these stories of love and success... even before anyone knew it...thanks!!!