I am almost done with my six-month medical supervised weight loss plan with my PCP and if approved having surgery with Dr. Kurt Sprunger. Has anyone else used him? Has anyone had their surgery at St. Luke's hospital in Phoenix?

Tucson here

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Tucson here

Me too when did you have surgery?

Tucson - sleeved 09/02/15

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.

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

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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, 20169 yr by sarcruze

@@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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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