Dr Marsden In Dallas

[ready4change77 88]

I took your advice and contacted Dr. Marsden's office directly and they were able to explain the issue much better than true results. The problem is that dr marsden can only perform the sleeve at Baylor in Plano and the cost is 35' date='000 there. But my insurance has a 15,000 limit for the procedure so I have to have it done at another Blue distinction facility which means going to another Dr. (My choice is Dr. Frank Veninga). All of the paperwork has already been sent over from True Results and I'm still going to have to pay 10% because that's just one of the clauses in my policy but at this point i was extremely happy to hear that!

So my total out of pocket costs will be 1775 on the day of surgery and my date will be set when i go in for my appointment with Dr. Veninga on Sept 6th.

I'm so glad I found this forum because i was a complete mess the other day and you all helped me keep it together! Thanks everyone and i will keep you all posted even though I'm no longer with the same Dr. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hey my surgery is in a few hours @ Baylor Hosptial w/ Dr. Frank Veninga - I'll let you know how it goes... He's a really nice guy & all the staff in the office are great especially Barbara...

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[Bluejean 4]

Hey my surgery is in a few hours @ Baylor Hosptial w/ Dr. Frank Veninga - I'll let you know how it goes... He's a really nice guy & all the staff in the office are great especially Barbara...

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Hi Ready,

Good luck with your surgery! I hope you have a speedy recovery. I see Dr. Marsden tomorrow, and hopefully, we'll set a surgery date!

[mufasas-mom 170]

Dr mardsen did a great job. No nausea little pain couldnt be any happier

[Bluejean 4]

That's awesome to hear! Good luck with recovery.

[ready4change77 88]

Surgery went well, he did have to repair a hiatal hernia so my side is having extra sharp pains along w/ the sore incisions so in stay'n an extra night but no fever, no nausea or anything like that... & Dr Veninga did a great job - did leak test earlier & no leaking which was great...

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[Ijam75 102]

Sounds like everything is going perfect. How's the walking going?

[ready4change77 88]

Funny you asked, I just came back from walking the halls... My side is hurting pretty bad & I should be goin home tomorrow... Over all I'm good but my side & the incisions on left sides & the hernia probably has something to do w/ it...

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[mufasas-mom 170]

Walking all around the house will wall outside when i feel more human

[Bluejean 4]

I got my surgery date! November 5th. I'm both nervous and excited. I didn't get to meet with Dr. Marsden because he had to run to surgery. I met with Jodi, his assistant. I thought she was really nice and personable. She took the time to answer all of my questions. I was very surprised to hear that I didn't have to take a day off of work to get the endoscopy done before surgery. That was a pleasant surprise.