Finding the right sleeve doctor

Sleigh1986
on 8/4/14 12:41 am - Walker, LA

I've been researching different doctor to perform the sleeve gastrectomy.  I found Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal through beliteweight.com.  I like them so far bc I've seen good reviews and I've been able to speak with some in my area who've used both beliteweight.com and Dr. Rod. My insurance doesn't cover weight loss surgery of Any kind. So I'm having to self pay so price is a factor for me. Thru them I'm able to have a payment plan. Has anyone heard of them? Used them?

Price S.
on 8/4/14 9:50 am - Mills River, NC

I haven't researched the sleeve Drs but wanted to welcome you to the lightweights.  You may find more help in the VGS board.  We have folks with all surgeries but are a much smaller group than they are. 

Let us know what you find out to share with others.  Good luck.

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Linda B.
on 8/5/14 4:37 pm - CO
VSG on 09/13/12

Welcome to the forum. I have a sleeve, but mine was covered through Kaiser. You should go post over on the VSG forum, people over there have been helpful to me over the past couple of years. When you ask, tell us where you are willing to travel too, it will help us all figure out a surgeon that is competent, and will work with self pay.

high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
           

hollykim
on 8/7/14 3:15 am, edited 8/7/14 8:02 am - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15

I used beliteweight with another doctor. They are a legit company and my experience with  them was fine. 

The surgeon you mention  also has a good reputation on this board.

 


          

 

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