Looking for others out here in the valley of the sun???

I'm in Phoenix and have seen Dr Graf at Banner. So I'm just starting the medically supervised diet required by my insurance. However, I'm also seriously considering doing self pay in Tijuana. After calculating the copays and deductibles, Mexico will still be slightly more expensive but without jumping through all the hoops.

I went to TJ from Scottsdale with ALM and Dr. Elias Ortiz. Could not have had a better experience!

I went to St . Luke's. Staff are great. Dr Juarez was my surgeon. Great surgeon.

I'm 2 1/2 weeks out. Dr Juarez did mine too. Great surgeon!

I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me.

I'm in Miami and I have my surgery August 20. My doctor is Dr, Gomez.

I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me.

7/21 that's awesome! How much have you lost?

For me pre liquid diet 285 SW 271 CW 263 I feel like I've been a little bit of a,slow loser but overall still happy worth my decision

I'm also 2.5 weeks out-Dr Juarez. Did we have surgery the same day? 7/20 for me.

7/21 that's awesome! How much have you lost?

For me pre liquid diet 285 SW 271 CW 263 I feel like I've been a little bit of a,slow loser but overall still happy worth my decision

@mataz78: I've done pretty well. Highest weight: 278, sleeved weight 262, current weight: 246. But I still can't tell any difference in myself which is a little frustrating.

@mataz78: I've done pretty well. Highest weight: 278, sleeved weight 262, current weight: 246. But I still can't tell any difference in myself which is a little frustrating.

It will happen all of a sudden, trust me! Your clothes will fit one day and then the next they are too big

Hi! I'm trying to find a center to get a revision surgery (Lapband to Sleeve) any recommendations? Thanks!

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I used Dr Swain at Scottsdale Healthcare, now HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea (?) -- not for a revision, but for gastric bypass - he was terrific for me --

Dr. Swain has a great reputation. Dr. Blackstone did my sleeve and not one complication. Make sure you have an excellent surgeon.

Tucson sleever here. Surgery date is April 20 with Dr. Lavato.

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I'm in Tucson and have started the process to get approved through BCBS Federal. I'm seeing Dr. Monash. I will hopefully jump through all the hoops for approval in July 2016.

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@@Apple85 nice to have someone from the same office. I've heard great things from Dr. Monash. Staff is great. I got approved through BCBS AZ in less than a week and the process has been downhill from here. Good luck

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