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I’ve been going back and forth and have decided to go with the sleeve because it’s covered by insurance and the procedure I had wanted, the sadi-s would cost me $20,000 because of my BMI. I hope this is the right choice.

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I don't know the figures but can say that if you already have GERD, the sleeve is not the surgery for you.

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Is sleeve your only covered option, or do you have reasons you've eliminated RNY as a possibility?

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15 hours ago, TwinkleToes87 said:

I’ve been going back and forth and have decided to go with the sleeve because it’s covered by insurance and the procedure I had wanted, the sadi-s would cost me $20,000 because of my BMI. I hope this is the right choice.

Talk with your doctor to see what's right for you, my insurance covered 80 percent and I had to pay around 6K out of pocket. I am only 3 weeks post op but I don't regret the surgery one bit. I can see changes in my body and progress. 😁

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had the sleeve, gained it back. 7 months out from sadi-s and 70lbs down (more than i ever lost with sleeve) but very big bathroom issues!! make sure you're investigating all procedures is my advice.

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On 02/08/2024 at 10:20, NickelChip said:



Is sleeve your only covered option, or do you have reasons you've eliminated RNY as a possibility?


The reason my surgeon wants me to get the sleeve is because of the medicine I need to be on with ms. Otherwise I wanted to get the SADI!

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