Thank you Casey for getting back to me. I have Hometown Health HMO through the State of Nevada. Do you know anyone who has this same insurance. My insurance covers Bariatric Surgery, but I am not sure of what conditions they have to cover the surgery. I am 5'2 and when I went to my PCP doctor a week ago she had taken my weight and I was 289. I know that at this time I don't have High Blood Pressure, but I do have High Cholesterol, Fatty Liver, GERD, Headaches, my knees ache, my back aches, leak urine and other conditions. I am going to the seminar on Saturday and next week I go for my first consult with Dr. Sasse. I hope I get approved. I live in Ely Nevada. It is about 6 hours away. Is there anything that I should know about the office. Did you see a Psychologist and Dietitian. Did you take the Hyplori test. What happens if you test positive and take the antibiotics and it doesn't go away. I am just nervous. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you again.


Shannon Stratton
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Dr. Sasse did my lapband 13 months ago.  I love the staff and the doctor.  They are friendly and supportive and helpful.  Please let me know some questions you have and I will try to answer them.  Casey

I'll have to see if I can finally get my surgery before that date. Still waiting to hear from about my insurance. I would like to go though.

I did have a revision due to reflux but still recommend the MGB. I had it done in 2000 by Dr Rutledge in NC with NO I repeat NO complications besides the reflux....I am a nurse and was treated wonderful by him and his staff......I recommend the MGB over the lap band you need to research this more and come to a decision after careful deliberation and searching more!!!!!  And TALKING to your General Practioner about it!

Any opinions on Dr Umbach?
Thanks
Karen