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

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.

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!   

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

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.