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Gastric Sleeve Changed my Life... - Dallas

Name: Gastric Sleeve Changed my Life... - Dallas
Item: Wade Barker, MD (license relinquished)
Rating: 4
Author: Debi Plano

UPDATED FROM Debi Plano

New Pics, 5 years out of surgery.

Debi PlanoMay 25, 2015

WORTH IT$6,000

Debi Plano's provider

Wade Barker, MD (license relinquished)

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Debi Plano rating for Dr. Wade:

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Shawna70June 25, 2015

Happy to see a success story! You look fabulous

Debi PlanoAugust 25, 2015

Thanks! :)

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This has been the best decision of my life. I have...

Debi PlanoOctober 15, 2010

This has been the best decision of my life. I have been overweight since the age of 7, and for the first time in my life I am not "obese". I have lost 80lbs and am on target for another 20, give or take.

I no longer have high blood pressure (which I was diagnosed with at age 14, I am 40 now) or type two diabetes.

Dr B is sweet, professional, and skilled. His office staff is amazing, and the follow up doctor, Dr is a doll.

I highly recommend them to anyone considering this procedure.

Replies (5)

K_at_RealSelfOctober 17, 2010

Thanks for sharing with us. Did you find it easy after surgery, changing your eating habits etc?

You look great!

sweetdreams34September 12, 2011

That is so exciting! I'd love to be able to get rid of my type 2 diabetes. Did you really pay 6000$ in Dallas? Was that with insurance or without insurance?

K_at_RealSelfSeptember 15, 2011

Hi Mommy4lipo,

Are you considering a sleeve gastrectomy or a different WLS?

Best regards,

Kirsty

sweetdreams34January 9, 2012

Congrats! I am going to go get my sleeve in Mexico in 25 days. I have type 2 diabetes and am so ready to be done with it!

K_at_RealSelfJanuary 10, 2012

That's great news! I hope you'll share your journey with us as you progress!

zelia13April 3, 2013

6,000 is what you paid total to Dr. Barker?

Debi PlanoNovember 25, 2014

6k for the sleeve portion of a 2 part procedure. He also repaired a hiatial hernia, which the insurance did cover.

shalisamelodyJanuary 26, 2014

Was 6000 what u paid all together? No insurance? I may go here can u plz let me know asap. Thanks

karenm1977November 25, 2014

Did you pay $6,000.00, cash with or without insurance?

Debi PlanoNovember 25, 2014

There was some insurance for another procedure done at the same time. The 6k was the difference for the sleeve part that wasn't covered.

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