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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    12/02/2015
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    Dr. Tom Umbach
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    Sep 2013
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    Default Planning for December 2015

    Hello everyone,
    I am planning on having the gastric sleeve. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover it so thank goodness for retirement account. I have looked at a couple of places in Las Vegas, I have my mom there to take care of me, but Dr. Umbach's office responded right away so I am researching others who have used his services.
    I am 46 and 285 pounds. Very nervous about side effects and the fact that this is a permanent decision. No going back if there are issues. Hoping other out there that have gone to him can give me some insight.
    I am planning on going to Vegas in Dec and having surgery arount the 8th. Haven't scheduled yet.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member michael95472's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    07/07/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
    Join Date
    Jun 2015
    Last Activity
    10-12-2019 08:35 AM
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    Las Vegas
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    Default Re: Planning for December 2015

    I live in Las Vegas too. I had surgery in Tijuana MX. Can I ask you how much They charge in Las Vegas . My wife is possibly wanting to get sleeved, but not in Mexico. Private message me if you like. Thanks michael.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    10/02/2015
    Surgeon
    umbach
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
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    01-28-2016 02:19 PM
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    utah
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    Default Re: Planning for December 2015

    Hi ��
    My sister and I just returned home from having surgery done by Dr Umbach on Friday. It went really well. They are nice, he knows what he's doing and there are some good supplements to buy in the office too(the nectar brand chocolate shake is yummy) The recovery process is ok so far. Lots of gas and bloating though. One thing we were not prepared for when we went was that if you are self pay, you MUST pay in cash. We had to scramble all over Vegas looking for a bank to get the full amount in cash. It was a little crazy. Good luck. Still can't believe we did it!! I'm down 6 lbs since Friday, my sister is down 8!!



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Melanie
    Surgery date
    10/05/2012
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    Jul 2012
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    Default Re: Planning for December 2015

    Quote Originally Posted by stephieinak View Post
    Hello everyone,
    I am planning on having the gastric sleeve. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover it so thank goodness for retirement account. I have looked at a couple of places in Las Vegas, I have my mom there to take care of me, but Dr. Umbach's office responded right away so I am researching others who have used his services.
    I am 46 and 285 pounds. Very nervous about side effects and the fact that this is a permanent decision. No going back if there are issues. Hoping other out there that have gone to him can give me some insight.
    I am planning on going to Vegas in Dec and having surgery arount the 8th. Haven't scheduled yet.
    My old babysitter in Vegas had surgery with Dr. Umbach, she isn't on this site, but I could ask her if it would be ok if you contact her to hear about her experience if you want.

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