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ElseeG

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ElseeG    67

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On 2/22/2018 at 6:03 PM, Stacy160 said:

If you don't want to travel as far as Texas, Mark Pleatman in Michigan has a $11,500 self-pay deal worked out with the hospital. That covers his surgical fee, the hospital fee, anesthesia, overnight in the hospital (or longer if needed for some reason), pre-op testing, and two years (if I remember right!) of aftercare. He's done me, my son, and my brother. His office gal Cari is excellent and they do a TON of out of state patients, so they can help with suggesting accommodations as well. :)

Hi Stacy 160.

Thank you SO MUCH! I called Pleatman’s office, and the patient coordinator, Kerry, was great. She was on the phone with me for an hour discussing everything about surgery and diet. She said Dr.Pleatman would call me on friday. He didn’t, so I hope to speak with him next week. I’m aiming for a late March surgery...in time for my 50th.

I cant thank you enough for sharing his name. $11,200, I can do. $29k was unthinkable.

ElseeG

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kakatlady612    1,053

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Glory glory ElseeG, that is such good news. I'll be praying everything turns out well as I'm sure it will. We have a lot of good people here on Bariatric Pal.PS you're going to be 50? Beat you, I was 72 last December 26th, nah nah nah and so there! Be praying for you kid!

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ElseeG    67

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1 hour ago, kakatlady612 said:

Glory glory ElseeG, that is such good news. I'll be praying everything turns out well as I'm sure it will. We have a lot of good people here on Bariatric Pal.

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Thanks, KatKatLady. I had pretty much given up on it, so I'm pretty elated right now.

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GassyGurl    428

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I don't want to smash your hopes, but in my area no Dr's do the hernia option. Well, they fix it, but no one charges part insurance, part cash. I wish they did, but they acted like I was speaking another language. But the good news is once you get a hernia verified, you can still shop around, use insurance and get the sleeve for a greatly reduced price. I tried to go this option, but it got too frustrating for me. I had cash, so I just went that route. I
Keep us posted how it goes!

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sillykitty    10,709

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2 hours ago, ElseeG said:

Hi Stacy 160.

Thank you SO MUCH! I called Pleatman’s office, and the patient coordinator, Kerry, was great. She was on the phone with me for an hour discussing everything about surgery and diet. She said Dr.Pleatman would call me on friday. He didn’t, so I hope to speak with him next week. I’m aiming for a late March surgery...in time for my 50th.

I cant thank you enough for sharing his name. $11,200, I can do. $29k was unthinkable.

ElseeG

That is such great news, I'm glad you found this option!

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DRoseman    34

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ElseeG I'm so glad you called and spoke with Cari on Friday! I did too. I just sent Cari an email with my availability so that I can get my first appointment scheduled.

D.R. Potential Sleever

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DRoseman    34

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Goody droseman, it is finally going to happen for you. I am so so happy, you've been tested and tried but it is going,to work out. Please keep us updated.

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Thank you friend! I will have all of the money in the next couple of weeks so I'm anxious excited scared and nervous to finally get this process started! It will happen for you too don't give up.

D.R. Potential Sleever

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ElseeG    67

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1 hour ago, DRoseman said:

ElseeG I'm so glad you called and spoke with Cari on Friday! I did too. I just sent Cari an email with my availability so that I can get my first appointment scheduled.

D.R. Potential Sleever

DR that is such phenomenal news. One step closer! Please keep us posted! Are you going from out of state? I am.

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DRoseman    34

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DR that is such phenomenal news. One step closer! Please keep us posted! Are you going from out of state? I am.

Yes I am from out of state (Ohio.) I'm only a couple hours south of Dr P' s office.

D.R. Potential Sleever

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ElseeG    67

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I’m in NJ. How long will you stay in MI post-surgery, if you know yet? Are you finding a local doctor? I guess a 2 hour drive isn’t that bad.

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DRoseman    34

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I’m in NJ. How long will you stay in MI post-surgery, if you know yet? Are you finding a local doctor? I guess a 2 hour drive isn’t that bad.

Cari said I could go straight home from the hospital. I was excited to hear that!

D.R. Potential Sleever

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Stacy160    201

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YAY girls!! I'll let you know he's in an older building, not a fancy office, but that's because he'd rather keep his costs down....he cares more about his patients than having a flashy image. It's a great practice...I worked with Cari a little years ago, and I would LOVE to work there!

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Islandgyrl    6

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I am self pay. The surgery cost me 9800. Top surgeon in Dallas. I was too chicken to go to mexico. Maybe you could self pay???

Hi. Who did you go to?


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