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U have to be on the liquid diet 14 days before surgery. My Sept 25th. Started liquids on the 26th.

How much we're the shakes? Where r u having your surgery done at?

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The shakes are 139.00. And u get a lot of them with Vitamins included. My procedure will be at Baptist. I go tomorrow for the pre-op lab work up

I feel a lot better knowing what to expect!!! Do you have to pay anything out of pocket at Baptist? I'm having to pay 1700 but that's my co insurance :/

Thanks

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I'm originally from Arkansas. Pine Bluff. Moved to Oregon 37 years ago. Lost my accent. :-(

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Hot Springs! Went to Dr Alvarez in Mexico. 7 days out, down 27+# including pre op!

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Hot Springs! Went to Dr Alvarez in Mexico. 7 days out' date=' down 27+# including pre op![/quote']

We're u a self pay patient? How are u feeling?

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I live in fort smith, 5 weeks postop down 23 pounds total. Sleeved in Mexico by dr Garcia.

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I live in fort smith' date=' 5 weeks postop down 23 pounds total. Sleeved in Mexico by dr Garcia.[/quote']

We're yourself pay too?

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Self pay. I feel great!!! I had absolutely no nausea and very minimal pain (just the one incision where they pull the stomach out). Just moved up to full liquids. Protein Shake no problems, split pea Soup -too heavy. Down 30# so far! :-)

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Also meant to say -Dr Alvarez is wonderful!! The whole experience was fabulous! Felt very well taken care of and Dr A was not only clinically excellent, he is very kind and has a great personality! Trust me when I say that is a rare combination (I'm a RN in hospital setting).

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I have a surgery date of May 6th. I have to do the 6 months dieting in order for my health insurance to pay for it. Those of you from the Little Rock area, who did you use for your psychologist?

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I have a surgery date of May 6th. I have to do the 6 months dieting in order for my health insurance to pay for it. Those of you from the Little Rock area' date=' who did you use for your psychologist?[/quote']

I used behavioral health management in sherwood they were fast and it was an easy process. What dr are you using? Who is your insurance carrier?

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Thanks I will give them a call. I have Health Advantage State/School Employee insurance. I am using Dr. Baker.

Would you mind tell me what Dr. you used at Behavioral Health Management?

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