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To those who used Dr. Frenzel and are post-op...how is he with your post-op care? Just starting my journey with him and very excited. Every review I can find is good for him but not so much his office staff. Just wondering about post-op care?

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KellarsMom - good luck with your surgery!

Tiff & Sandy - thank you so much for your feedback regarding your experience with Dr. Kim.

I met today with Dr. Frenzel and I am completely torn at this point. Dr Frenzel blew me away with his knowledge, success rate and compassion for my success. I was impressed with the amount of time he spent with me and it did not feel like a cattle call. I would 100% pick Frenzel over Kim. However I was not impressed with his staff or his facility. He did have a wonderful coordinator who I met with after Dr Frenzel and she was extremely helpful but the rest of the staff seemed not very knowledgable and a little lost about everything (couldn't find my file, didn't know what my charges were today, the lady who weighed me had to ask other staff member how to figure my BMI).

Driving home from his office and I receive a call from Dr Kim's office. My insurance approved me for surgery with NO waiting period!!!! Only prerequisite is 5 years weight history which I have. I was stunned!!! My insurance has told me twice that there was a six month waiting period. I had 100% planned on paying cash.

My insurance does not cover Dr Kim but it would cover Dr Holden from his office. I met with her briefly and would definitely pick Frenzel over Holden.

However I love Dr Kim's staff, facility and the hospital I would have my surgery in. The hospital as well as his office are near my house. This would make appointments and post op support groups easier for me.

I am so torn at this point!!! I have cancelled with my appointment with dr Stowers as I feel I have two really good choices at this point. Still have an appointment scheduled with Dr Nick next week and haven't decided if I will cancel or not.

Decisions....decisions!!

What insurance do you have?

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United Healthcare. I wound up going with Dr. Kim and it was the best decision of my life! I had a hiatal hernia so I went the cash route for the sleeve surgery which really speed the process up (insurance was billed for my hernia surgery).

My surgery date was 8/03/15 and I am down 90 lbs as of today.

If you are looking for insurance advice I would reach out to your insurance provider. Each insurance policy is different, even within the same insurance provider.

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