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akjustagirl 967001187 RNY (04/09/12) Member Since: 07/20/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 7/21/11 8:21 pm I am just getting started and am interested in the sleeve. Has anyone in the area had this procedure? If so, which surgeon did you use? It doesn't seem like we have a huge selection and I would like to know if anyone would recommend flying outside to have the surgery? Thanks! Gina

jennak88 Anchorage , AK k227 VSG (10/25/11) Member Since: 04/21/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 7/23/11 6:42 am I am getting the gastric sleeve out of state. I am using Dr. Alan Wittgrove, I am supposed to have surgery in either October or November 2011.

bmellag 0 Member Since: 06/20/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 9/18/11 7:17 pm i am seriously considering flying to mexico and having the surgery done by dr alvarez. due to insurance probably not covering this procedue because it's "so new". but i definately am partial to have the sleeve over the lapbad or gastic bypass. good luck in your journey!

Alaskasnowflake Juneau, AK 0 Member Since: 12/28/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 12/30/11 4:55 pm Hello... does your insurance not pay for this..I am flying to mexicali in november.. they said it would cost $8, close to 9 thousand..I am having the sleeve done, I have a firend who the gastic bypass didnt work so good for her and she is headed to Seattle again next month for surgery Number 2

Katydidm AK 1 Member Since: 12/09/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 12/9/11 4:11 pm I had my Gastric Sleeve done in San Antonio, Texas 12-14-2010 by Dr. Rajajoshawalla. In January 2010 I was at 300lb, Day of surgery 219 (5 ft tall) and today I'm at 125 lb. It did run with hospital about $40,000.00. I can say this has worked for me other than developing a body image issue with all my loose skin..think I should keep the skin as a reminder.

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