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Looking for friends in Austin who used Dr Patel from San Antonio

Teanne

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I live in Austin TX and have federal BCBS and was approved for the surgery. The insurance approval was easy-the problem was just getting the psych paperwork done. But thats all completed and I have a Jan 28 surgery date at Innova Hospital in San Antonio. Anyone out there have any experience with this hospital or doctor. I was very impressed with him at the seminar and his office staff have been great too. I would love to talk to someone who has had the band put in there. Hope to hear from someone.

Teanne

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Hi, I also have BCBS federal and also will be getting my surgery in San Antonio, well that is if insurance approves it (pray for me). I have a seminar with Dr. Cavazos at NE Baptist in the morning but I noticed that Dr. Patel works at NE Baptist too????? I haven't heard of Innova. So do these Dr's work at different facilities???? So many Dr.s and clinics and hospitals.........UGH! I look forward to reading more of your upcoming posts.

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Hi, I had my surgery in Austin with Dr. Ganta. However, a friend of mine had her surgery with Dr. Patel. She loves him, said he is very professional. I think surgeons have several hospitals they can be affiliated with. For instance, with Dr. Ganta I could choose from 4 different hospitals in Austin I could have my surgery at. Good luck to you! :biggrin:

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Hi Jo-Jo

I am in the process of having my surgery done by Dr. Ganta. Hopefully I will hear this next week! Yes, I was happy to see that there was multiple hospitals to have the surgery.

When did you have your surgery? Congrats are in order...you are doing awesome!

Charlah

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Hi, I had my surgery in Austin with Dr. Ganta. However, a friend of mine had her surgery with Dr. Patel. She loves him, said he is very professional. I think surgeons have several hospitals they can be affiliated with. For instance, with Dr. Ganta I could choose from 4 different hospitals in Austin I could have my surgery at. Good luck to you! :)

I had my initial consultation with Dr Ganta on Dec 20th and I am hoping to have my surgery Feb 20th. Please do share your experince with me .

Thanks.

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I had my initial consultation with Dr Ganta on Dec 20th and I am hoping to have my surgery Feb 20th. Please do share your experince with me .

Thanks.

Dr. Ganta is very patient, and takes his time with you. He is also very encouraging. I really appreciate that. I have never, throughout this whole process, felt disappointed with him or his staff. I was sitting in his office one day waiting to see him before my surgery, and was looking through a magazine. I came upon an article about Dr. Ganta. It talked about him and his credentials. It also stated that he is one of the best lap band surgeons in the area. I think he was a "Top Gun" surgeon in medical school or residency. Made me feel more comfortable than I already was.

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Hi Jo-Jo

I am in the process of having my surgery done by Dr. Ganta. Hopefully I will hear this next week! Yes, I was happy to see that there was multiple hospitals to have the surgery.

When did you have your surgery? Congrats are in order...you are doing awesome!

Charlah

Hi, I had my surgery in June 2007. Very positive experience that truly saved my life!

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Hi Jo-Jo

I am in the process of having my surgery done by Dr. Ganta. Hopefully I will hear this next week! Yes, I was happy to see that there was multiple hospitals to have the surgery.

When did you have your surgery? Congrats are in order...you are doing awesome!

Charlah

Good luck to you, let me know when you hear about your surgery! Joy in his office is EXCELLENT at getting paperwork and appointments lined up. She is really on top of contacting you and everything.

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jojo,

I will let you know when I get the news. I'm sure everyone will know when I get the news! I just want my cell phone to ring and it be her and for her to say "don't change your vacation, you got the approval!"

That's all I want to hear!!!

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