AZ Sleevers

[meryam 2]

@@2/2015RN I'm interested!

please add me to the group

[kickboxlvr 23]

Tucson here

[Big Cat 144]

I just had the gastric sleeve done by Dr. Juarez at St. Lukes on 4/30. I did it through the VA in Phoenix, so insurance was covered, but I have to say, in the past year at the VA, I am less than 10 who have had it covered due to the heavy restrictions that are required.

I had a 2pm surgery time and was in recovery and awake by 7, walking around the floor by 9pm. I walked 4 laps every 2 hours with 0 pain and was released by 12pm the next day. Other than being on high blood psi meds and stopping those because my blood psi was getting to low, I feel great. Incisions are painless and internal gas is non-existant.

[Ancys Romero 0]

Is there a certain amount of weight you are suppose to lose? If you lose lets say 15 + lbs do they cancel your surgery? Since you are capsble of losing weight

[LiberalInAZ 10]

Is there a certain amount of weight you are suppose to lose? If you lose lets say 15 + lbs do they cancel your surgery? Since you are capsble of losing weight

No. it's not like that. If you can't lose weight on your own you would be in trouble. The surgery provides support by reducing hunger and cravings, but you still have to do all the work and make the lifestyle changes. The surgery also helps break the yo-yo dieting cycle, since it reduced inflammation and hormonal imbalances that can cause weight regain.

[Hjoel 36]

I used Dr. Sprunger for a gastric bypass surgery out of St. Lukes. If I could do it over I would recommend the Bridges program direct with St. Lukes. I was not impressed with Dr. Sprungers bed side manner or his assistant Melissa.

[AZSleeved 0]

I'm interest! I'm in Gilbert, I'm having surgery June 25.

[2/2015RN 37]

AZSleeved add me on FB Alexandra Ebong

[cwang2680 79]

Tucson here

Me too when did you have surgery?

[Lopez1628 17]

Tucson - sleeved 09/02/15

[tdraime 3]

I am in Phoenix to and was sleeved by Dr. Reynoso with Scottsdale Bariatric Center on 10/29 and so far so good. Lost 43 Pounds already. My head is still trying to tell me I need more food but my body knows I don't.

[perksgirl 18]

@ becky Cota I'm in az in surprise I would love to join your support group

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[sarcruze 24]

How long was your process through St. Luke's Bridges program?? from start to finish. I have Tricare and live in N. Arizona. I am deciding if I want to do a bariatric program in N. Az or in Phoenix.

Edited August 3, 2016 by sarcruze

[perksgirl 18]

@@Hjoel I also was going to him Dr.Spunger he wasted a whole six months of my time I did everything he said I wasn't comply with my Cpap enough but the pulmonary dr cleared me go figure so I went and got all my records and went to WLIA and they were outstanding I find out my surgery date on Tuesday insurance approved me already.

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[Frenchie1977 262]

Hey guys for those of you in AZ PHx area there is a Facebook support group page called Phx Area Bariatric Support Group, you can search for it on Facebook and request to join, it's a great group with lots of tips, support and we ha e monthly walks etc , Hope to see you all soon